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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Grundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry McDaniels (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!
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217 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Grundi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDaniels.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grundi closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDaniels circles away.
McDaniels tries to bum rush Grundi with a series of wild strikes but Grundi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDaniels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDaniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grundi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDaniels wriggles free and stands up.
Grundi closes the distance and clinches up with McDaniels, looking for a takedown. Grundi pushes McDaniels against the cage but McDaniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from McDaniels. Those never looked like landing.
Grundi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDaniels.
McDaniels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grundi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundi throwing strikes from guard but McDaniels blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grundi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grundi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDaniels keeping full guard, as Grundi tries to pass.
Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDaniels's head.
McDaniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grundi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grundi stops McDaniels from standing up.
Grundi is working McDaniels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDaniels kicks Grundi off and gets to his feet.
Grundi shoots in but McDaniels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Grundi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundi fails with the takedown.
McDaniels misses with a series of wild punches.
McDaniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grundi.
Grundi shoots for a takedown but McDaniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDaniels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grundi.
McDaniels misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grundi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDaniels defends it nicely.
McDaniels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grundi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDaniels was covering up waiting for the punch and Grundi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grundi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grundi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grundi throwing strikes from guard but McDaniels blocks nicely.
Grundi looking to pass the guard.
McDaniels is looking to stand up but Grundi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grundi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grundi prevents McDaniels from getting back to his feet.
Grundi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grundi prevents McDaniels from getting back to his feet.
McDaniels looks winded!
McDaniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grundi.
Grundi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grundi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grundi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDaniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grundi.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grundi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grundi drops back looking for a leg! McDaniels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDaniels manages to kick Grundi off! Grundi jumps back into McDaniels's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grundi postures up in McDaniels's guard and throws a big left but McDaniels blocks it.
McDaniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grundi lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDaniels is looking to stand up but Grundi isn't so interested in that idea.
Grundi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grundi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDaniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grundi stands and throws McDaniels's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grundi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McDaniels parries the strikes from Grundi easily there. Grundi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McDaniels to escape.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Grundi 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.
Grundi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDaniels's half guard.
McDaniels kicks off Grundi and gets to his feet.
Grundi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDaniels misses with a double jab.
Grundi fails with a takedown attempt.
McDaniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDaniels but McDaniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Grundi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grundi.
McDaniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grundi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grundi tries for a takedown but McDaniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDaniels missing with a left hand there. Grundi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grundi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDaniels moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDaniels with a hook.
Terry McDaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that Grundi avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels throws a nice looking combination but Grundi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grundi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McDaniels is breathing heavily.
Grundi stops McDaniels from standing up.
Grundi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grundi won't allow McDaniels to get back to his feet.
Grundi throwing strikes but missing.
Grundi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grundi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDaniels's head.
Grundi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grundi works over McDaniels with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundi won't allow McDaniels to get back to his feet.
Grundi landing some decent shots from guard.
Grundi with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDaniels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grundi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDaniels wants to stand but Grundi is controlling the position.
Grundi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDaniels wants to stand and escape but Grundi is having none of it.
Grundi lands a couple of digs.
Grundi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDaniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDaniels keeping full guard, as Grundi tries to pass.
Grundi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grundi postures up and lands a big shot to McDaniels's brow.
McDaniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grundi.
McDaniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDaniels keeping full guard, as Grundi tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundi throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundi stops McDaniels from standing up.
Grundi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Angus Grundi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grundi chips away with some ground and pound.
Grundi postures up in McDaniels's guard and throws a big left but McDaniels blocks it.
Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet but Grundi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grundi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grundi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grundi stops McDaniels from standing up.
McDaniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grundi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grundi throws a big right hand that misses.
Grundi with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDaniels has momentary wrist control but Grundi slips an elbow through the middle.
Grundi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDaniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grundi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grundi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grundi won't allow McDaniels to get back to his feet.
Grundi slips nicely into half guard.
Grundi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grundi stops McDaniels from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grundi is working for a submission of some sort.
Grundi working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Grundi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grundi is defended easily by McDaniels.
Grundi shoots in and gets a takedown into McDaniels's guard.
Grundi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grundi throwing strikes from guard but McDaniels blocks nicely.
Grundi won't allow McDaniels to get back to his feet.
Grundi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDaniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDaniels is looking to stand up but Grundi isn't so interested in that idea.
Grundi throws a big right hand that misses.
McDaniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundi postures up and lands a big shot to McDaniels's brow.
Grundi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grundi throwing strikes from guard but McDaniels blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grundi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grundi drops back looking for a leg! McDaniels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDaniels manages to kick Grundi off! Grundi jumps back into McDaniels's guard.
Grundi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grundi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grundi 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.
Grundi prevents McDaniels from escaping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniels explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McDaniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grundi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grundi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDaniels works Grundi's body with a nice hook.
Grundi scores with a takedown into McDaniels's guard.
Terry McDaniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels wants to stand and escape but Grundi is having none of it.
Grundi scoring with some ground and pound.
Grundi throwing strikes but missing.
Grundi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDaniels's head.
Grundi is in close to McDaniels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grundi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grundi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grundi landing with the ground and pound.
McDaniels is looking to stand up but Grundi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grundi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDaniels has his foot on Grundi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grundi works his way back into a safe position though.
Grundi drops back looking for a leg! McDaniels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDaniels manages to kick Grundi off! Grundi jumps back into McDaniels's guard.
Grundi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDaniels wants to stand and escape but Grundi is having none of it.
Grundi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDaniels can do to turn this around?
Grundi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grundi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grundi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grundi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDaniels uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Grundi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDaniels avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus Grundi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by McDaniels. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDaniels misses the jab.
McDaniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - McDaniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grundi shoots in for a double leg but McDaniels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grundi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grundi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grundi lands in his opponent's guard.
McDaniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grundi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDaniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDaniels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grundi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Angus Grundi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grundi is working McDaniels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Grundi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grundi, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Grundi!
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