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Event:
Death Squad 337:Viktor V C'ton
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily. Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Douglas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Grimm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Grimm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglas at a distance.
Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride. Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grimm throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Douglas counters with a shoot takedown. Grimm fights it but they end up in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Grimm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Douglas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Douglas trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB# Grimm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Douglas works over Grimm with some ground and pound from guard. Douglas won't allow Grimm to sweep him here. Grimm is trying to keep Douglas in close.
Douglas stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm. Douglas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimm works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Grimm has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Douglas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grimm. Grimm is looking to regain half guard here but Douglas keeps moving and retains side control. Douglas lands some shots froms side control. Grimm can't do much from the bottom here. Douglas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Grimm is looking to reverse the position. Douglas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grimm some visible discomfort.
Grimm is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Grimm gets back to half guard.#T3# Douglas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Grimm tries to get to full guard but Douglas has control of the leg. Douglas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Douglas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimm's head. Grimm wants to get back to full guard. Grimm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Douglas is working away from the top position though. Douglas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Grimm is trying to maintain the position but Douglas is very close to passing his half guard. Grimm wants to control the action here but instead Douglas manages to pass to full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Grimm wants to hold on but Douglas pushes him away. Grimm is trying to escape the mount.
Douglas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grimm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Douglas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Douglas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grimm looks a forlorn figure.
Douglas punishing his opponent with strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grimm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Grimm can't escape the position.
BOOM! Douglas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grimm tries to reverse the position but Douglas maintains control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Grimm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas. Grimm slips under a jab. Grimm throws a quick counter kick to the body but Douglas avoids it. Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Douglas lands a front kick. Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglas! But no joy. Douglas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A big right from Douglas misses. Douglas scores with a shot to the body.
Grimm scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Douglas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Grimm throws a big counter combination but Douglas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm slips under a jab. Grimm throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely. Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Douglas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jack Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Grimm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1# Grimm avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grimm connects with a single shot there. A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride. Grimm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Grimm throws a low kick but Douglas avoids it. And Douglas responds with a good body kick, but Grimm manages to step out the way in time. Grimm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Grimm throws a leg kick that is checked and Douglas counters with a nice body kick. Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas. Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grimm throws a low kick but Douglas avoids it. Douglas avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm misses with a body kick. Douglas lands a glancing blow to the side of Grimm's head. Douglas tried to score with a low kick but Grimm checks it. Grimm lands with a good body shot.#T2# Douglas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Douglas tries to work over Grimm's front leg with a kick but Grimm checks it. Grimm throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Grimm throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Grimm works over Douglas's head and body with a nice combination. Douglas thuds a left hand into Grimm's body. Douglas throws a right hand that Grimm ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimm also avoids with ease. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Douglas, as that shot connected.
Grimm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Douglas. Douglas jabs at Grimm's body. Grimm misses with a body kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Grimm!
Nice jab there from Douglas. #T3# Grimm misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Douglas lands. Grimm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circling - Grimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Douglas misses with a straight left. Douglas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Grimm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab. Douglas misses with a looping right. Douglas throws a wild body kick that Grimm sees coming a mile off. Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Douglas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grimm momentarily.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimm. This has been an exciting period of action! Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.#T4# Douglas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Douglas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Grimm cracks Douglas with an open hand slap. Grimm throws a body kick that misses. Douglas scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Grimm misses and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grimm moves out of range of the body kick from Douglas.
Grimm misses with a hook
and Douglas counters with a good, hard body kick but Grimm shrugs it off. Grimm throws out a leg kick but Douglas moves out of range and Grimm only half commits. Douglas throws out a counter right but Grimm avoids it with no problem. Grimm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Douglas is able to avoid easily. Grimm gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Douglas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grimm is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Douglas scores with a spinning back kick! Douglas thows a body kick. Grimm tries to catch it but that hurt him. Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Douglas scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimm lands a head kick. Douglas smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Grimm throws a push kick but Douglas slaps the foot to one side. Douglas now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Grimm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. It looks like Grimm has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Grimm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douglas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grimm takes a step back to recover. Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Douglas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimm. Douglas thows a leg kick but Grimm checks it and Grimm counters with a nice body kick. Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Grimm blocks a leg kick. Douglas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrimm. Douglas moves out of range of the strikes. Grimm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Grimm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Douglas misses with a head kick.
A jab from Grimm finds it's way through Douglas's defenses. Grimm throws a head kick that misses and Douglas counters with a three punch combo that has Grimm backing up. Grimm nods at Douglas to acknowledge the strikes. Douglas slips a jab and a cross from Grimm.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Douglas. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grimm looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming. Douglas throws a front kick that sends Grimm stumbling back into the cage. Auguste Grimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Grimm misses with a body shot
and Douglas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Douglas lands a body shot.
Grimm looks to land a body kick but Douglas moved away. Grimm misses with a wild body shot. Douglas looks to throw the jab but Grimm is out of range. Douglas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheers as Grimm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Douglas doesn't seem phased though. Douglas avoids the head kick by Grimm.
A jab from Douglas finds it's way through Grimm's defenses. Douglas misses with a leg kick and Grimm counters with a nice leg kick. Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it. Grimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.
Grimm appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3# Douglas lands with an overhand left. The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Douglas moves out of range as Grimm throws a body kick.
Douglas thinks about the counter body kick. Grimm throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab. Grimm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
Douglas checks a low kick from Grimm. Grimm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grimm appears to be looking for a big counter. Nice shot lands for Douglas. Douglas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Douglas throws a big shot that misses. Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Douglas lands a nice shot that snaps Grimm's head back.
#T4# Grimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grimm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Grimm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Douglas jabs Grimm right on the nose. Grimm blinks but takes it well. Grimm misses with a left hand and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2# Grimm is rocked! Grimm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Oh Grimm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Grimm swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglas! But no joy. Douglas drops Grimm with a big left hand! Grimm is injured, injured bad! Douglas jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Douglas! Jack Douglas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 333:Pablo v Chris
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Uk connects with a right hand. Grimm shakes it off. Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grimm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uk sees it coming and avoids it easily. Uk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm. Uk misses with a body shot.
Grimm misses with a kick to the body.
Grimm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Uk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uk looks to land a right hand but Grimm moved out of range. Despite the aggression on Grimm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Uk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimm under the eye. Grimm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. We've been told by Uk's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Grimm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A lazy left from Uk finds it's target. A punch combination from Uk misses. Grimm feints and then cracks Uk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uk down. Grimm connects with a leg kick. Uk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Grimm misses with the combination.
#T1# A jab from Uk does it's job there. Grimm slips a straight right by Uk. Uk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimm moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Grimm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Uk throws an overhand right that lands on Grimm's shoulder, as Grimm tries to avoid the shot. The fighters circling - Uk throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grimm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Uk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Grimm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Grimm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Grimm gets off balance looking for a body kick and Uk counters with a straight right hand. Grimm avoids the body shot from Uk.
Uk looks to land a right hand but Grimm moved out of range. Grimm now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Uk scores with a hook. Grimm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Uk throws a jab when Grimm was well out of range. Uk takes a swing at Grimm's ribcage but misses. Grimm jabs Uk right on the nose. Uk blinks but takes it well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm. #T2# Uk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Uk. Uk misses with a looping left. Grimm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uk.
Uk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Uk getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Uk throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range. Uk looks to land a left hand but Grimm moved out of range nicely. A slow jab from Uk misses its intended target. A nice side step and Grimm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Grimm throws a wild body kick that Uk sees coming a mile off. Uk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Grimm staying out of range there. It seemed like Grimm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Uk avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grimm raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Grimm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uk throws out the jab. Grimm slips a jab from Uk. Grimm moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# Uk scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Uk misses its intended target. Grimm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Grimm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uk. Grimm delivers a nice body kick. Nice defenses there by Grimm. Uk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Uk moves into range and connects with a jab. Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
Uk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A head kick misses from Grimm. Uk misses with a body shot.
Grimm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Uk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Grimm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grimm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Uk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimm. Grimm obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimm thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# Grimm throws a head kick but Uk moves out of range.
Grimm scores with a spinning back kick! Uk slips a jab from Grimm. Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uk.
Uk looks to throw the jab but Grimm is out of range. Grimm throws a head kick but Uk moves out of range.
Uk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Uk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uk there as he acknowledges the shot. Grimm misses with a head kick.
Grimm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimm misses with a kick to the body.
Uk throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range. Grimm avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Uk moves out of range easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grimm dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Grimm slips a jab from Uk. Grimm scores with a sloppy right hand. Uk should have avoided that one. Grimm misses with a head kick.
Uk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Uk dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Uk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimm moves away. Uk misses with a straight left. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Grimm might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Uk has got the better of the exchanges. Uk misses with a looping left. A slow jab from Uk misses its intended target. Grimm slips under a jab from Uk. Grimm cracks a nice hook into Uk's ribs. Uk throws a body shot but no joy. Grimm avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grimm defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand. Grimm throws a head kick but Uk moves out of range.
Uk scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Grimm takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Grimm. Uk thows a left - swing and a miss! Grimm scores with a kick to the midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Uk throws an overhand right that lands on Grimm's shoulder, as Grimm tries to avoid the shot. Grimm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1# Uk throws out a loose jab but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. Uk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimm's head. The fighters circling - Grimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Uk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Uk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grimm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uk. A countering left hand to the body from Grimm misses. Dong Uk is winning the standup battle so far. A shot to the liver by Grimm. Beautiful body shot. Grimm staying out of range there. Uk lands a jab to the nose. A jab from Uk misses. Grimm unleashes a big counter combination but Uk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Uk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Uk. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet. Uk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimm can do to turn this around? Grimm lands with a nice body punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Grimm scores with a hook to the body. Uk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Grimm swings for the body but Uk moves out of range.
Uk throws out a loose jab but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# A big right from Uk misses. Uk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Uk. Uk throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grimm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Uk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Uk misses with a hook. Uk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Grimm throws out a counter right but Uk avoids it with no problem. Grimm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Uk misses with a straight right. Grimm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Grimm throws a leg kick but Uk sees it coming and checks it nicely. Grimm throws a right hand that misses
and Uk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A cross from Uk lands. Grimm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Uk jabbing away but nothing is landing. Grimm looks like he wants to counter punch here. Grimm cracks a nice hook into Uk's ribs. Grimm defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand. Grimm throws a body kick that misses. Grimm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uk rather than just go for the knockout.#T3# Uk throws a jab when Grimm was well out of range. Grimm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Uk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimm. Uk missing with a left hand there. Grimm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Uk blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Grimm tries to land a front kick but Uk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A solid body kick from Grimm. Uk swings and misses with a shot to the body and Grimm counters with a body kick that stops Uk in his tracks momentarily. Uk swings for the body but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Grimm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Uk misses the jab. Grimm is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Uk misses with an uppercut. Grimm misses with a body kick. Uk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimm's corner calls for a 1-2. Grimm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4# Uk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimm sees it coming and avoids it easily. Grimm throws a low kick but Uk moves out of range easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Uk. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet. Grimm scores with a jab to the body. Uk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Uk missing with a left hand there. Grimm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Uk misses with a few strikes there.
Uk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm. Despite the aggression on Grimm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Uk throws a lazy right hand but Grimm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Grimm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grimm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grimm slips a straight right by Uk. Uk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Uk. Grimm misses with a body shot.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Uk dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Uk misses with a hook
and Grimm counters with a leg kick. Uk throws a lazy right hand but Grimm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grimm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Uk with a body shot. Uk lands with an overhand left. Grimm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Grimm throws a head kick that half lands.
Uk throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Uk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Grimm swings for the body but Uk moves out of range.
Grimm tries to land a front kick but Uk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Uk misses with a looping left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimm! But no joy. Uk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Grimm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uk. A big right from Uk misses. Uk throws a hook to the side of Grimm's head but Grimm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Uk takes a swing at Grimm's ribcage but misses. Uk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grimm feints a counter leg kick. Uk connects with a jab.#T1# Grimm throws a good cross that connects.
Uk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimm's head backwards. Uk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Uk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm. Uk throws out a loose jab but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. It seemed like Grimm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Uk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Uk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The fighters circling - Uk throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grimm misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Uk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Grimm avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Uk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimm counters with a nice uppercut. Jab by Uk. Grimm lands a leg kick that knocks Uk off balance momentarily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm jabs Uk to the body, keeping him at a distance. Auguste Grimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Uk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Grimm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grimm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Uk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Uk moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimm. Uk loads up on a big right hand but Grimm slips the punch. Uk avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm lands a nice hook to Uk's body. Uk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Grimm is looking to slow Uk down with leg kicks. A looping hook to the body misses from Uk. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet. Uk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Uk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
Grimm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uk takes a step back to recover. A jab from Grimm misses. Uk throwing a counter right hand but Grimm manages to avoid it. Grimm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uk's hands.#T3# Uk throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Grimm does no damage. Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uk.
Grimm misses the shot to the body. Grimm misses with a body shot.
Uk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Uk looks to throw the jab but Grimm is out of range. Uk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uk scores with a jab to the body. Grimm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uk. Uk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
As Grimm looks to move away, Uk throws a big counter combo but Grimm just gets out of the way. Grimm throws a body punch but Uk moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Uk. Grimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4# Uk misses with a hook. Grimm ducked under it nicely. Grimm unleashes a big counter combination but Uk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Grimm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Uk thuds his right hand into Grimm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Uk throws a big shot that misses. Uk misses with a body shot.
Uk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Uk moves out of range of the body kick. Grimm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uk misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grimm throws a hook but Uk avoids it easily. Uk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimm counters with a nice leg kick. Uk thuds his right hand into Grimm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Grimm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Grimm pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Uk ducks under a wild hook from Grimm.
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 Dong Uk. Well Uk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Uk! In his post fight interview, Dong Uk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Death Squad 329:Luca v Karol
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1# Grimm scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimm misses with a body kick. Hayes misses with a body shot.
As Hayes backs off Grimm throws a huge counter combo but Hayes manages to avoid it all. Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Grimm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Hayes lands a slapping body shot.
#CL# Hayes clinches up with Grimm and pushes him back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Hayes. Grimm tries to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling the position. Hayes tries to work over Grimm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hayes blocks a body shot from Grimm. Grimm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2# Grimm breaks from the clinch.
Grimm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Grimm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimm paws at him with a jab and circles away. Grimm throws a big counter head kick but Hayes avoids it with no problem. Hayes takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hayes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hayes avoids the head kick by Grimm.
#T1# Hayes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Grimm throws a low kick but Hayes avoids it. Hayes throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimm counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hayes throws a body shot but no joy. Grimm misses with a wild body shot. Hayes is looking to counter punch. A big left from Hayes misses. Hayes on the wrong end of a nice jab. Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grimm looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range. Grimm misses with a wild body shot. Hayes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes moves out of range as Grimm throws a body kick.
Michael Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grimm misses with a looping right. Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
A nice side step and Grimm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Grimm scores with a jab to the jaw. Hayes clobbers Grimm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2# Hayes throws the left hand but Grimm avoids the punch easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hayes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm. Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Grimm throws a hook to the side of Hayes's head but Hayes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hayes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Grimm throws a right and a left that both miss. Grimm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hayes blocks the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Grimm. Grimm keeps the fight on the outside. Grimm scores with a spinning back kick! Grimm moves out of range as Hayes strikes. Grimm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Grimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Grimm. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Hayes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grimm manages to circle out of the way.#T3# Hayes scores with a one two! Grimm had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Grimm throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet. Grimm throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD# Hayes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grimm tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayes is in Grimm's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayes is one step ahead there. Hayes being controlled here momentarily. Hayes throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grimm trying to control the position.
#T4# Hayes stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm. Hayes tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimm is retaining full guard. Grimm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hayes wants to pass the guard but Grimm is keeping the position. Grimm trying to control the position.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hayes connects with a couple of short punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Grimm misses with a low kick. Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayes is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hayes moves out of range of the body kick. Hayes throws a body shot but no joy. Grimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Grimm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Grimm moves out of range of the strikes. Grimm looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely. Grimm missing with a left hand there. Hayes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grimm throws a wild body kick that Hayes sees coming a mile off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hayes scores with a nice strike. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grimm. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Hayes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Hayes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Grimm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Hayes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
#T1# Hayes misses with a hook
and Grimm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grimm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Grimm looks to land a body kick but Hayes moved away. Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grimm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it. Grimm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hayes throws an overhand right that lands on Grimm's shoulder, as Grimm tries to avoid the shot. Grimm misses with a combination
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut. Grimm avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Grimm unleashes a big counter combination but Hayes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Grimm slips under a jab. Hayes throws a combination. Grimm tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Hayes catches Grimm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! This has been an exciting period of action! Grimm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# A jab lands there for Grimm. Grimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Hayes throws a hook but Grimm blocks it. Grimm misses with a low kick. Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Hayes. Grimm tries a quick counter leg kick but Hayes is wise to it. Grimm walks into a jab. Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimm. Hayes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grimm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Despite the aggression on Grimm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hayes misses with a looping left. Hayes tries to clinch up. Grimm throws out a counter right but Hayes avoids it with no problem. A shot to the body from Grimm misses and Hayes counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hayes lands with an overhand left.#T3# Grimm feints and then cracks Hayes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayes down. Grimm misses with a body shot
letting Hayes counter with a right hand. Hayes throws a hook but Grimm blocks it. Grimm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Grimm tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Grimm lands with a slapping head kick. Hayes thuds a left hand into Grimm's body. Grimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimm is just out of range. Hayes misses with a hook. Hayes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimm moves away. Hayes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimm has time to react. Hayes stuns Grimm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hayes shoots in looking for a takedown but Grimm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hayes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Grimm digs a good body shot into Hayes's ribs. Hayes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Grimm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Hayes moves out of range easily. It looked like Hayes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hayes works Grimm's body with a nice hook. Hayes slips a straight right by Grimm. Hayes misses the shot to the body. Nice cross by Grimm. Hayes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Grimm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it. Hayes scores with a jab. Grimm acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A head kick by Grimm misses and Hayes counters with a lovely shot to the body. Grimm throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Hayes will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Hayes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hayes missing with a left hand there. Grimm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grimm wants to slow Hayes down by chopping away at his legs. Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayes misses the shot to the body. Grimm lands a slapping body shot.
Hayes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hayes checks a leg kick. Grimm misses with a kick to the body.
Hayes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hayes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm. Grimm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD# Hayes dives in and scores a takedown into Grimm's guard. Hayes cracks Grimm with a solid left hand. Grimm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Hayes scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Grimm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayes defends it easily.#SUB2# Grimm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Hayes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hayes has managed to get both his arms back between Grimm's legs - danger averted. Grimm can't keep his opponent in guard - Hayes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Hayes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2##SUB# Hayes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grimm is trying to maintain the position but Hayes is very close to passing his half guard. Hayes is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Grimm wants to control but Hayes is keeping busy.
Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Grimm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Grimm looking for submissions off his back. Hayes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimm keeps working. #T3# Grimm trying to control here.
#SUB2# Grimm looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Grimm wants to get back to full guard. Grimm regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Grimm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grimm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hayes controls from within his opponent's guard. Hayes lands a couple of elbows.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hayes stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm. Hayes tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimm is retaining full guard. Hayes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hayes needs to keep his hands up - Grimm had a free shot at his head there. Hayes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hayes lands a nice shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Grimm tries to land a front kick but Hayes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hayes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Hayes showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hayes 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Hayes! During a confident post fight interview, Michael Hayes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Death Squad 325:Pablo v Ashley
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Zsasz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimm moves out of range as Zsasz throws a body kick.
Grimm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Grimm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zsasz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Zsasz just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Grimm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zsasz. Zsasz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zsasz there as he acknowledges the shot. Grimm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Zsasz lands the left hand. Grimm fakes the leg kick and cracks Zsasz in the body. Zsasz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
Zsasz throws out a loose jab but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. Zsasz throws a half hearted mid kick. 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! Zsasz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zsasz avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Zsasz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grimm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zsasz.#T1# Grimm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zsasz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zsasz misses with a low kick. Grimm thows a left - swing and a miss! Grimm closes the distance and lands a one-two. A nice leg kick lands there from Zsasz. A nice leg kick lands there from Grimm. A big left from Zsasz misses. Grimm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. 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! Zsasz connects with a leg kick. Grimm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Zsasz blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Zsasz throws the left hand but Grimm avoids the punch easily. Grimm throws a body kick that misses and Zsasz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Zsasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsasz.#T2# Zsasz throws a hook to the side of Grimm's head but Grimm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zsasz tries to land a leg kick but Grimm saw it coming and moves away.
Grimm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Grimm thows a left - swing and a miss! Zsasz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grimm misses the shot to the body. Zsasz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimm is out of range and Zsasz settles back down. Grimm is looking to slow Zsasz down with leg kicks. Zsasz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Zsasz throws out a leg kick but Grimm moves out of range and Zsasz only half commits. Zsasz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Zsasz throws a shot to the body.
Grimm throws a head kick but Zsasz moves out of range.
Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Grimm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zsasz. Zsasz obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3# Grimm takes a body punch but keeps moving. Grimm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Grimm throws a head kick that Zsasz semi-blocks.
Grimm misses with a body kick. Zsasz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Zsasz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Grimm blocks a low kick nicely. Zsasz swings for the body but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm throws a leg kick that is checked and Zsasz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Zsasz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
Zsasz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrimm. Grimm throws a nice outside leg kick. Zsasz scores with a decent looking hook. Grimm misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Victor Zsasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Zsasz misses with a hook. Zsasz cracks the inside of Grimm's front leg. Grimm fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimm is looking to land body kicks. Zsasz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Zsasz swings for the body but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zsasz circles away quickly and effectively. Zsasz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Grimm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsasz. Grimm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grimm moves out of range as Zsasz throws a body kick.
Grimm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zsasz throws a low kick but Grimm moves out of range easily. Zsasz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zsasz checks a leg kick. Zsasz tried to counter with a leg kick but Grimm avoided it. Zsasz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Grimm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Grimm might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zsasz has got the better of the exchanges. Zsasz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
Zsasz throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily. Zsasz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimm tries a low kick but Zsasz avoids it. Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Grimm delivers a nice body kick. Zsasz throws a shot from downtown. Grimm moves away and avoids it. Grimm throws out a counter right but Zsasz avoids it with no problem. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Grimm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zsasz scores with a head kick. Grimm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Zsasz avoids the body shot from Grimm.
Good work by Zsasz as he checks the leg kick. Zsasz lands a jab-cross combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grimm blocks the body kick.
Grimm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1# Zsasz lands with a good body shot. Grimm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Grimm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zsasz will feel that in the morning. Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsasz moves away. Grimm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zsasz under the eye. Zsasz throws a leg kick and Grimm counters with a nice body kick.
Zsasz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grimm throws a jab when Zsasz was well out of range. Zsasz looks to land a left hand but Grimm moved out of range nicely. Grimm misses with a wild body shot. Zsasz misses with a low kick.
Grimm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zsasz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Grimm scoring well with a low kick there.
Zsasz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grimm ducks under a wild hook from Zsasz. Grimm throws a series of strikes that have Zsasz backpedaling.
Grimm blocks a leg kick. It seemed like Grimm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zsasz. Grimm shrugs it off though. Zsasz throws a low kick but Grimm moves out of range easily. Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsasz.
Zsasz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimm is out of range and Zsasz settles back down. Grimm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zsasz. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Zsasz moves out of range easily. Zsasz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimm finds it's way round the side to connect with Zsasz's head. Nice body kick there by Zsasz. Grimm avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Grimm lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3# Zsasz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimm. That did some damage! Nice shot lands for Zsasz. Zsasz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Zsasz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm. Grimm misses with the combination.
Zsasz throws a low kick, looking for Grimm's leg but Grimm calmly moves out of range. Zsasz scores with a hook. Zsasz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grimm checks a leg kick. Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Zsasz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Zsasz lands a body shot.
#T4# Zsasz lands with a good body shot. Victor Zsasz is winning the standup battle so far. Zsasz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimm is out of range. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Zsasz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm. Zsasz ducks under a wild hook from Grimm. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grimm looks to land a body kick but Zsasz moved away. A jab from Zsasz finds it's way through Grimm's defenses. Decent striking displayed by Zsasz there. A jab from Zsasz finds it's way through Grimm's defenses. Zsasz looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimm is just out of range. Grimm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Zsasz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grimm throws a body kick that misses. Zsasz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Zsasz will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Grimm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Zsasz throws out a leg kick but Grimm moves out of range and Zsasz only half commits. Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Grimm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zsasz with a body shot. Zsasz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimm counters with a nice body shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zsasz. Grimm flicks out a counter leg kick but Zsasz steps away. Zsasz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimm on the side of the head. Zsasz takes a swing at Grimm's ribcage but misses. Some wild striking there from Zsasz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zsasz tries a low kick but Grimm avoids it. Zsasz throws a leg kick that is checked and Grimm counters with a nice body kick.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grimm slips a straight right by Zsasz. Grimm shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1# Zsasz throws a quick inside leg kick. Zsasz avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Zsasz misses the shot to the body. Grimm throws a fast counter high kick but Zsasz manages to duck under it in time. A low kick from Grimm is predictable there and Zsasz counters with a straight right hand. Zsasz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimm. Grimm lands a nice hook to Zsasz's body. Zsasz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Zsasz looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimm is just out of range. Zsasz tries a low kick but Grimm avoids it. Grimm scores with a head kick.
Grimm scores with a leg kick.
Grimm slips a straight right by Zsasz. Grimm blocks a leg kick. Grimm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Zsasz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zsasz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Auguste Grimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Grimm thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zsasz if he has to take too many more of those.
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! Zsasz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimm is out of range and Zsasz settles back down. Grimm connects with a leg kick. Zsasz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Zsasz misses with a low kick as Grimm jumps back. Grimm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsasz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grimm - that will leave a mark!
Grimm digs a good body shot into Zsasz's ribs. Grimm scores with a push kick. Zsasz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zsasz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Zsasz blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Zsasz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Some wild striking there from Zsasz.
#T3# Zsasz throws out a leg kick but Grimm moves out of range and Zsasz only half commits. Grimm checks a leg kick nicely. Grimm looks to land a body kick but Zsasz moved away. The fighters circle momentarily. Grimm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Grimm avoids a kick to the body.
Zsasz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Grimm looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsasz is just out of range. Zsasz throws a big shot that misses. Zsasz scores with a nice strike. A shot to the liver by Zsasz. Beautiful body shot. Grimm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses. #T4# Zsasz cracks the inside of Grimm's front leg. Zsasz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Grimm lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grimm scores with a punch to the head. Grimm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Grimm scores with a nice head shot. Grimm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsasz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimm. Zsasz connects with a looping right hand.
Zsasz scores with a hook. Grimm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Zsasz lands with a nice body kick. A combination from Zsasz does no damage. Grimm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Victor Zsasz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Grimm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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 Victor Zsasz. Well Zsasz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Zsasz! A very excited looking Victor Zsasz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Death Squad 322:Heart v Chris
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1# Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Grimm is avoiding it.
Mac Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grimm lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Grimm misses with a kick to the body enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head. Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Grimm ducks down to avoid it. Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrimm. Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm. Grimm went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jackson misses with a wild body shot. Grimm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grimm swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson. Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimm counters with an inside leg kick. Grimm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. #T1##CL2# Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Grimm. Grimm lands a body punch in the clinch. Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson. Grimm misses with the head strike.
Grimm tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Grimm.
Jackson's coach down at Bruize Brothaz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Jackson misses with the head strike.
Grimm blocks an uppercut.
Grimm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grimm up against the cage.#BC# Grimm breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Grimm missing with knees to the body.
Jackson misses with some punches.
#T2# Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. Grimm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms. Grimm is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy. Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimm connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Grimm tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body. Grimm being controlled against the cage. Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimm controls his hands.
Grimm lands a nice shot to the body. Grimm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now. Grimm tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Grimm scores with a nice short uppercut. Jackson misses with the head strike.
Grimm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3# A short right from Jackson on the inside. Grimm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. Jackson tries to work over Grimm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimm. Grimm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Grimm dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson checks a low kick from Grimm. A nice inside leg kick there by Grimm. That's going to slow Jackson down. Grimm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Grimm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jackson misses the body punch and Grimm counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Grimm should have avoided that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Danga de danga de dang - Grimm scores with a four punch combination! Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimm's head backwards. Grimm misses with a body shot.
#T4# A clash of legs there as Grimm blocks the low kick. Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Grimm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grimm misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo. Grimm avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grimm lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily. Jackson misses with a shot to the body and Grimm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A punch combination from Jackson misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimm finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auguste Grimm dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Grimm is looking to land body kicks. Grimm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Grimm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson. Grimm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grimm half committed to a counter leg kick. Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson. It looked like Grimm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jackson walks into a jab. Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
Auguste Grimm is winning the standup battle so far. Jackson throws a body shot but no joy. Grimm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimm scrambles back to his feet. Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimm. Grimm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. 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! Grimm's corner calls for a 1-2. Grimm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Grimm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson takes a swing at Grimm's ribcage but misses. #T1# Grimm dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Grimm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grimm's hands. Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Grimm looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away. Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Grimm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jackson with a jab. Grimm looks to throw a body kick and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Grimm tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch. Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# 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! Grimm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimm. Grimm blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
#TD# Grimm jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Grimm is not content to let Jackson control the position. Jackson working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Grimm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Grimm can't do much from the bottom here. A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grimm is looking for a sweep.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Grimm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Grimm wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is taking a breather. Grimm 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. Grimm gets full guard. Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Grimm is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture. Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Jackson 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! #R3# Grimm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimm. Jackson blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Grimm ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. Grimm throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Grimm bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm. Jackson swinging wildly here.
Grimm lands a jab to Jackson's midsection. Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Grimm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jackson misses with a shot to the body letting Grimm counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A head kick misses from Grimm. Grimm throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson jabs at Grimm's body.#T1# Grimm blocks a jab. A jab lands there for Jackson. Jackson misses with a combination
and Grimm counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off. Nice cross by Jackson. Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss! Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Grimm counters with a nice body shot. Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Grimm lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it. Grimm slips a straight right by Jackson.#T2# Grimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Grimm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimm. Jackson throws out a counter right but Grimm avoids it with no problem. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson misses with an uppercut. Grimm is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Grimm blocks a jab. Grimm tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it. Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Grimm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grimm is looking to counter with head kicks. Grimm feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down. Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Grimm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3# Jackson stuns Grimm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Grimm throws a one two combo.
Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson misses with a body kick. Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimm counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Grimm to acknowledge the strikes. Grimm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimm there as he acknowledges the shot. Jackson avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down. Grimm swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Grimm.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimm circles away quickly and effectively. Grimm jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jackson is looking to clinch. Grimm throws a nice head kick!
#T4# Grimm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2# Jackson clinches up against the cage. Mac Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Grimm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Grimm is working Jackson over against the cage. Grimm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Grimm is struggling to control the position.#BC# Grimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. Grimm is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Jackson tries to work over Grimm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Grimm missing with knees to the body.
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 Auguste Grimm. I think Grimm 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Auguste Grimm! After the fight, Auguste Grimm was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Death Squad 316:Ashley v FLoyd
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Grimm wants to land a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range. And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimm pushes his down on his head and steps out. Grimm misses with a combination
#TD2# and Nazarethyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grimm's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nazarethyan wants to stand but Grimm is controlling his posture from full guard. Grimm is trying to control the position but Nazarethyan postures up. Grimm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nazarethyan wants to stand but Grimm has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Grimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Grimm wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB# Grimm working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nazarethyan has passed into half guard!
Grimm trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grimm can't escape the position.
Grimm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Nazarethyan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Grimm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2# Grimm's coaches at El Tico 's Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Grimm regains half guard. Nazarethyan tries to stand and escape but Grimm is controlling the position. Grimm is controlling Nazarethyan's trapped leg to prevent Nazarethyan from advancing to side control. Grimm wants to get back to full guard but Nazarethyan has mounted him!#T3# Grimm tries to control Nazarethyan's body but Nazarethyan pushes him off. Grimm squirms to his side and now Nazarethyan has his back! Grimm trying to control the hands but Nazarethyan won't let him. Nazarethyan is hanging on to Grimm's back as he tries to escape.
Grimm just trying to survive but Nazarethyan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nazarethyan controlling well, preventing Grimm from escaping the position.
Nazarethyan has good solid back control here. Grimm rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grimm wants to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Grimm trying to control from the bottom.
Grimm moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that 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. #R2# Grimm throws a hook but Nazarethyan blocks it. Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimm defends it well. Grimm tries to score with a low kick but Nazarethyan moves his leg out of the way. Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Grimm avoids it easily. Grimm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimm defends it well. Nazarethyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
Nazarethyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Grimm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Grimm is looking to chop away at Nazarethyan's legs. Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimm defends it well. Grimm misses with the body kick#TD2# and Nazarethyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1# Nazarethyan tries to stand but Grimm is controlling from the bottom. Grimm looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Grimm is working hard here to advance position. Grimm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB# Grimm throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nazarethyan escapes and throws Grimm's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Grimm trying his best to control but Nazarethyan has mounted him. Grimm flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Grimm is working to get back to half guard.
#T3# Grimm tries to lock up and control but Nazarethyan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Nazarethyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Grimm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nazarethyan wants to stand but Grimm is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Grimm is working to get back to half guard.
Nazarethyan tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Grimm tries to get back to half guard but can't. Nazarethyan tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Grimm is desperately trying to improve his position but Nazarethyan has a good base and remains in mount. Nazarethyan wants to stand but Grimm is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# A swing and a miss from Grimm. Nazarethyan avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm thows a leg kick but Nazarethyan checks it #TD2# and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Grimm wants to get back to full guard. Nazarethyan wants to get back to his feet.
Grimm is trying to maintain the position but Nazarethyan is very close to passing his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. It looks like Nazarethyan is going to stand back up.
#T1# Grimm tries to get to full guard but Nazarethyan has control of the leg. Nazarethyan wants to stand but Grimm has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Grimm wants to improve his position but Nazarethyan is controlling well.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Grimm swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan checks a leg kick nicely. Auguste Grimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Suren Nazarethyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A bone on bone clash there as Nazarethyan blocks the leg kick.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Grimm takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses. Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Grimm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarethyan sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Grimm. Nazarethyan does a little dance to reset his feet. Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown. Grimm throws a body shot but no joy. Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Grimm connects with a body shot. Grimm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Grimm looks to land a left hand but Nazarethyan moved out of range nicely. Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3# Grimm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazarethyan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Grimm scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away. Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Grimm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Grimm looks to land a combination but Nazarethyan avoids it well. And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimm pushes his down on his head and steps out. Grimm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grimm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4# Nazarethyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimm. Grimm misses with a head kick.
Nazarethyan avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Nazarethyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nazarethyan takes one to the side of the head.
Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nazarethyan moves away from the strike by Grimm. Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown. Grimm misses with a low kick as Nazarethyan jumps back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grimm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grimm throws a leg kick #TD2# and Nazarethyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Grimm has a closed guard, preventing Nazarethyan from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight! Auguste Grimm showed his dominance in that final round. I think Nazarethyan 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
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Event:
Death Squad 310:Sami v Boro
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Ganger lands with a shot to the body. Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ganger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimm! But no joy. Ganger misses with the body kick and Grimm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Grimm is looking to score with low kicks. Ganger appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Ganger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Grimm throws a series of punches but Ganger moves out of range. Grimm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ganger will feel that in the morning. Grimm takes a swing at Ganger's ribcage but misses. Ganger throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimm. Ganger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grimm's waist but Grimm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ganger off to one side. Grimm shapes to counter with a head kick. That kick from Ganger tenderised Grimm's leg. Grimm is trying to keep his angry face on. Ganger ducks right into an uppercut from Grimm. Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ganger avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ganger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimm but Grimm pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ganger throws out a loose jab but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. Grimm connects with a solid leg kick. Kolt Ganger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Ganger swings away with a leg kick that misses. Grimm looks to land a left hand but Ganger moved out of range nicely. Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ganger. Ganger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grimm if he has to take too many more of those.
Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Grimm. Grimm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Grimm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ganger checks it well. Ganger throws a leg kick which misses Grimm's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimm tries to avoid it. Both fighters circling a little - Ganger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Grimm misses with a wild body shot. Ganger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Ganger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ganger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ganger avoids the head kick by Grimm.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A shot to the liver by Ganger. Beautiful body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Ganger. Grimm misses with a body kick. Grimm looks to land a body kick but Ganger moved away. Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Grimm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Grimm connects with a leg kick. Ganger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The fighters circle momentarily. Ganger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Grimm lands with a kick to the temple. Ganger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ganger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD# Ganger dives in and scores a takedown into Grimm's guard. Grimm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Ganger postures up.
#SUB2# Grimm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ganger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Grimm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ganger defends well. Ganger chips away with some ground and pound. Ganger chips away with some ground and pound. Ganger landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ganger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ganger looking to pass the guard. #T4# Ganger wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving. Ganger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Ganger working some strikes from top position. Grimm looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimm, not yet. Ganger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Ganger wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving. Grimm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Ganger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Grimm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ganger throws a leg kick that is checked and Grimm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Grimm misses with a wild body shot. Ganger tries to land a front kick but Grimm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Grimm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ganger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ganger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD# Ganger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2# Grimm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grimm being controlled here, momentarily. Ganger slips nicely into half guard.#T1# Grimm is looking to control Ganger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grimm avoid being mounted? Grimm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ganger. Ganger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2# Grimm looking for submissions off his back. Grimm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Grimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ganger is one step ahead there. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Grimm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ganger is looking to pass into half guard but Grimm pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grimm is in guard.#REVB# Grimm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ganger working a defensive guard here.
Ganger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ganger keeping moving, preventing Grimm from controlling successfully. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ganger is on top in guard.
#REVR# Kolt Ganger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Ganger scoring with some ground and pound. Ganger landing some decent shots from guard. Grimm trying to control the position here. Ganger scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2# Grimm working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ganger has passed into half guard!
Grimm is looking to control Ganger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grimm avoid being mounted? Ganger prevents Grimm from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Ganger is keen to just control but Grimm is a slippery customer. Ganger slips a nice elbow through Grimm's hands, connecting with Grimm's forehead. Grimm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ganger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ganger's back! Ganger wants to control his opponent's hands but Grimm gets his hands free. Grimm trying to control momentarily.
Ganger wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Grimm working for the choke. Ganger tries to escape but Grimm has the hooks in and won't let him break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Ganger dominated that second round. That's time! Ganger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Ganger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimm is out of range and Ganger settles back down. Ganger stalks Grimm and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grimm's face. Grimm staggers backwards, shaken. Ganger throws a leg kick and Grimm counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ganger misses with a looping left. Ganger lands a leg kick that knocks Grimm off balance momentarily. Grimm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ganger fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Grimm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ganger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ganger delivers a nice body kick. Ganger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimm. Grimm obviously looking to wear him down.
Ganger is looking to slow Grimm down with leg kicks. Grimm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ganger throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Ganger lands a head shot. Grimm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Grimm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ganger is out of range and Grimm settles back down. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ganger is defended easily by Grimm. Grimm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ganger throws a looping overhand right but Grimm ducks down to avoid it. Grimm steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Ganger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Grimm misses with a straight left. Nice body kick there by Ganger. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimm, right into the meat.
Ganger swinging wildly here.
Ganger with a body punch. A glancing blow. Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# A head kick misses from Grimm. Ganger fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Grimm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grimm lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ganger throws a leg kick but Grimm sees it coming and checks it nicely. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Ganger moves out of range easily. Grimm ducks under a wild hook from Ganger. Ganger cracks Grimm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Grimm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ganger takes a step back to recover. Nice shot by Ganger. Kolt Ganger is winning the standup battle so far. Ganger is looking to land body kicks. Grimm shapes to counter with a head kick. Ganger throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ganger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Grimm checks a low kick from Ganger.#T3# Ganger thows a leg kick but Grimm checks it and Grimm counters with a big head kick but Ganger shrugs it off. A solid leg kick lands there for Ganger.
Grimm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ganger misses with a head kick.
Grimm misses with a wild body shot. Ganger cracks Grimm with a good jab. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ganger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grimm - the referee stops the clock and Ganger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grimm. Ganger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Ganger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ganger tries to land a front kick but Grimm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A little jabbing left from Grimm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A head kick misses from Grimm. Ganger connects with an inside leg kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Grimm. That kick from Ganger tenderised Grimm's leg. Grimm is trying to keep his angry face on. Ganger lands with a right hand. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! That kick from Ganger tenderised Grimm's leg. Grimm is trying to keep his angry face on. Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ganger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Grimm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ganger tries to counter with a takedown but Grimm is quick to defend against it. Ganger misses with a jab to the body
and Grimm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grimm staying out of range there. Grimm tries to land a front kick but Ganger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Grimm throws a head kick but Ganger moves out of range.
Grimm on the wrong end of a nice hook. A nice leg kick lands there from Ganger. Ganger misses with a looping right. Grimm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Grimm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ganger.
And that's the end of the fight! Kolt Ganger showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ganger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolt Ganger! An out of breath Kolt Ganger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Death Squad 307:Floyd v Rutten
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1# Grimm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Grimm throws a leg kick that misses. Grimm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A head kick misses from Grimm. Crowe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. That kick from Grimm tenderised Crowe's leg. Crowe is trying to keep his angry face on. Auguste Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grimm blocks a head kick by Crowe.
A shot to the body from Crowe misses and Grimm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Grimm misses with a kick to the body.
Grimm swings away with a leg kick that misses. Crowe avoids the body shot from Grimm.
Crowe misses with a jab to the body
and Grimm counters with a solid body kick. Grimm throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Crowe scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Crowe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1# Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crowe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Grimm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowe. Crowe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Grimm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Grimm looks for the body kick but Crowe saw that one coming. Crowe misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Grimm. Grimm throws a shot to the body.
Grimm moves away from the strike by Crowe. Grimm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Crowe tries for a takedown but Grimm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Grimm checks a leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimm, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Grimm. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crowe lands with a cross. Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Crowe lands with a nice body punch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm. An attempted straight right counter from Crowe misses the target. Grimm takes a body punch but keeps moving. Grimm throws the left hand but Crowe avoids the punch easily. Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
#T3# Grimm is looking to score with low kicks. Crowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grimm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Crowe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A solid body kick from Grimm. Crowe moves out of range of the body kick. Grimm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Grimm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crowe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Grimm throws a leg kick #CL# and Crowe moves into the clinch. Grimm lands an elbow that stopped Crowe in his tracks for a moment. #T4# Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe. Crowe is stalling here.
Grimm looking to throw knees to the head but Crowe is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crowe working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe. Grimm misses with some punches.
Crowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe blocks a body shot from Grimm. Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm misses with a knee strike.
Crowe is working Grimm over against the ropes. Crowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Crowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Crowe throws a jab when Grimm was well out of range. Grimm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crowe rather than just go for the knockout. Crowe connects with the punch. Grimm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe. Crowe throws a shot to the body.
Crowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimm. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimm, as that shot connected.
Crowe fails with the takedown. Jab from Grimm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowe throws out the jab. Crowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it. Crowe scores with a hook.#T1# Crowe checks a low kick from Grimm. Grimm checks a leg kick nicely. Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm. Grimm thuds his shin into the meat of Crowe's side. Grimm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Crowe's corner calls for a 1-2. Crowe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Crowe swings for the body but Grimm moves out of range.
Crowe shoots in for a double leg but Grimm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Crowe misses with a jab to the body
and Grimm counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Grimm scores with a kick to the midsection. Crowe avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. 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! Grimm scores with a head kick. Crowe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Grimm throws a head kick but Crowe moves out of range.
Grimm throws a right hand that misses
and Crowe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Crowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimm lunges at Crowe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crowe's hand. Crowe walks into a left hand. #T3# Crowe misses with a kick to the body.
Grimm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Crowe throws a hook but Grimm blocks it. A leg kick checked by Grimm. Grimm lands a nice hook to Crowe's body. Crowe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Crowe swings for the body but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grimm scores with a decent looking hook. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm. Grimm misses with a low kick. Grimm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crowe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# A thudding body kick lands there by Grimm!
Crowe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Crowe missing with a left hand there. Grimm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crowe throws a nice outside leg kick. Crowe lands a body shot.
Crowe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Grimm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Grimm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowe. Grimm throws a big counter head kick but Crowe avoids it with no problem. Grimm dips to his left and cracks Crowe with an uppercut! Grimm walks into a straight right hand from Crowe. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crowe. Grimm shrugs it off though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet. Grimm raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Crowe throws a body shot but no joy. Crowe motions for Grimm to come forward. Crowe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grimm now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Crowe swings away with a leg kick that misses. Crowe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimm. Crowe blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Crowe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL# Crowe moves into the clinch. Grimm misses with an elbow over the top. Grimm throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimm's elbow. #BC2# Grimm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimm ducks under a wild hook from Crowe. A swing and a miss from Crowe. Grimm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1# Grimm lands with a right hand. Crowe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grimm lands with a shot to the body. A low kick from Grimm is predictable there #CL# and Crowe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Grimm misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Grimm breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Grimm. Grimm swinging wildly here.
#T2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowe checks a leg kick. Crowe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimm.
Grimm blocks a leg kick. Grimm swings away with a leg kick that misses. Grimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crowe.
Grimm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grimm stuffs the takedown. Grimm only half commits to the counter leg kick. A lazy left from Crowe finds it's target.#T3# Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimm tried to score with a low kick but Crowe checks it. Crowe is looking to counter the offense by Grimm and move into the clinch. Crowe lands a nice shot that snaps Grimm's head back.
Crowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crowe connects with an inside leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimm, right into the meat.
Johnny Crowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grimm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowe. Grimm checks the leg kick. Crowe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. A swing and a miss from Crowe. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Grimm connects with a right hand. Crowe shakes it off.#T4# Grimm throws a leg kick but Crowe sees it coming and moves out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Crowe blocks the leg kick.
Crowe throws a big shot that misses. Grimm throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range. Crowe walks into a straight right hand from Grimm. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe moves out of range easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crowe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT# It looks like Auguste Grimm has been cut. Grimm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Crowe avoids the head kick by Grimm.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target. Grimm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Auguste Grimm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Grimm 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Auguste Grimm! Auguste Grimm 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:
Death Squad 303
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1# Chandler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Chandler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet. Grimm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Grimm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Grimm swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Grimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A leg kick checked by Chandler. Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Chandler is looking to score with low kicks. Grimm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chandler connects with a solid leg kick. #TD# Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard. Chandler landing with the ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Chandler lands a couple of digs.#T1# Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm.#SUB2# Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chandler passes into side control.
Grimm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Chandler wants to advance to full mount but Grimm doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Grimm controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself. #T2# Chandler wants to pass the guard but Grimm is keeping the position.#SUB2# Grimm throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chandler escapes and throws Grimm's legs to the side, diving into side control! Chandler lands some shots froms side control. Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Grimm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Grimm tries to get back to half guard but can't. Grimm struggling a bit here. Grimm is looking for a sweep.#T3# Grimm is being controlled here. Grimm struggling a bit here. Chandler wants to control but Grimm is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Grimm sneaks back into half guard. Grimm tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.#SUB2# Grimm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chandler pulls his head out easily. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Grimm moves into full guard.
Grimm is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm. Chandler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Grimm has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grimm looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Grimm blocks a jab. Grimm tries a quick counter leg kick but Chandler is wise to it. Chandler thuds his right hand into Grimm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Chandler misses with a low kick. Grimm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chandler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Grimm throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away. Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler. Grimm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chandler's best efforts. Grimm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chandler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chandler's back! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grimm thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Grimm missing with punches from the back. Chandler tries to roll but Grimm sticks to his back.
#SUB2# Chandler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grimm gets his way!
Chandler staying busy and making it hard for Grimm to control. #T1# Chandler can't escape the position.
Grimm misses with punches from the back. Chandler is really stuck here.
Marcus Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Grimm has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chandler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grimm biding his time, looking for the opening.
Chandler covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2# Grimm tightening his grip on Chandler, looking for the choke. #T2# Grimm throwing sloppy strikes. Chandler is in bad spot here.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position. Chandler controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2# Grimm is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grimm struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3# Chandler is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grimm's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2# Chandler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chandler rolls, trying to escape but Grimm keeps control of the position.
Chandler breaks Grimm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2# Grimm working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# Chandler trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Grimm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Grimm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily. Chandler scoring with some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grimm trying to keep a closed guard but Chandler is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auguste Grimm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimm's sensitive parts. Chandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far. Chandler lands with a shot to the body. Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chandler feints and then cracks Grimm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimm down. Grimm moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab. Grimm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimm throws a right and a left that Chandler avoids nicely. Grimm walks into a straight right hand from Chandler. Grimm lands with a nice body punch. Grimm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target. Chandler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimm is able to avoid easily. Chandler throws a hook but Grimm blocks it. Grimm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Grimm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Grimm avoids it well and moves away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chandler with a jab.#T1# Chandler lands with a right hand. Grimm throws a body shot but no joy. Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grimm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A lazy left from Grimm finds it's target. Grimm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Good leg kick by Chandler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimm. A countering left hand to the body from Grimm misses. Chandler with a nice cross. Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Chandler misses the shot to the body. Grimm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Grimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Grimm avoids it well and moves away. Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimm can do to turn this around? Grimm misses with a two punch combination.
Grimm slips a straight right by Chandler. Grimm is trying to counter with his kicks. Chandler digs a good body shot into Grimm's ribs. Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# Grimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Chandler blocks a low kick nicely. Chandler avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Chandler tried to counter with a leg kick but Grimm avoided it. Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Grimm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grimm avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimm's sensitive parts. Grimm blocks a leg kick. A little jabbing left from Grimm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Grimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Grimm throws a right and a left that both miss. A bone on bone clash there as Grimm blocks the leg kick.
Grimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chandler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimm defends it nicely.#T3# Grimm missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grimm looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range. Grimm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chandler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grimm throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler. Chandler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Despite the aggression on Grimm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily. Grimm looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range. Chandler is looking to score with low kicks. Grimm misses with a straight right. Chandler misses with a looping right. Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Grimm's shoulder, as Grimm tries to avoid the shot. Grimm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grimm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Grimm jabs Chandler to the body, keeping him at a distance. Chandler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grimm was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard. Chandler trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom. Grimm keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass. Chandler throws a big elbow that misses. Grimm looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Chandler showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chandler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!
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Event:
Death Squad 300:Havoc v Ortiz
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Shishunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Grimm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grimm misses with a head kick.
Shishunaga throws a low kick but Grimm moves out of range easily. Shishunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Grimm throws a right and a left that Shishunaga avoids nicely. Grimm lands a jab to Shishunaga's midsection. Grimm avoids the body shot from Shishunaga.
Grimm misses with a body kick. Shishunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimm moves away. Shishunaga ducks under a wild hook from Grimm. Shishunaga ducks under a wild hook from Grimm. Shishunaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1# Shishunaga avoids the body shot from Grimm.
Grimm scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Shishunaga. Grimm checks a low kick from Shishunaga. Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimm avoids the head kick by Shishunaga.
Grimm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A nice inside leg kick there by Shishunaga. That's going to slow Grimm down. Grimm throws a leg kick that is checked and Shishunaga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Shishunaga ducks right into an uppercut from Grimm. Shishunaga misses with a low kick. Shishunaga throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2# The fighters circling - Grimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grimm throws a push kick but Shishunaga slaps the foot to one side. Grimm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Grimm is looking to wear down Shishunaga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A shot to the body from Grimm misses and Shishunaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grimm thinking. Shishunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
As Shishunaga backs away, Grimm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Grimm is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Shishunaga scores with a jab to the head.
Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimm connects with a nice looking jab.
Shishunaga avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shishunaga can pounce on him.
Shishunaga blocks a leg kick. Shishunaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Grimm scores with a nice body kick.
#T3# Grimm punishes Shishunaga's body with a nice straight punch. Shishunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily. Shishunaga lands a lovely overhand right. Auguste Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shishunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Grimm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Shishunaga throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range. Grimm lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Grimm throws a nice looking combination but Shishunaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grimm backing away here, and Shishunaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses. We've been informed that Shishunaga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Shishunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Shishunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Grimm does it's job there. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Shishunaga counters with a nice leg kick. Shishunaga throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shishunaga moves out of range of the body kick. Grimm scores with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Shishunaga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Shishunaga misses with a hook to the body
and Grimm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Shishunaga throws a leg kick that is checked and Grimm counters with a low kick, right behind Shishunaga 's knee. Grimm misses with a low kick. Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm backing away here, and Shishunaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Shishunaga misses with the body kick and Grimm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Shishunaga blocks a head kick by Grimm.
A head kick misses from Grimm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auguste Grimm dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Grimm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimm moves out of range as Shishunaga throws a body kick.
Shishunaga sizes up Grimm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Grimm moves out of range of the leg kick from Shishunaga. Grimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shishunaga connects with a body shot. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. And Shishunaga responds with a good body kick, but Grimm manages to step out the way in time. Shishunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shishunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Shishunaga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shishunaga looks to land a body kick but Grimm moved away.#T1# A big right from Shishunaga misses. Grimm throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Grimm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shishunaga throws a shot from downtown. Grimm moves away and avoids it. Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm on the wrong end of a nice jab. Shishunaga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shishunaga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrimm. Grimm throws a head kick but Shishunaga moves out of range.
It seemed like Shishunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Shishunaga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimm needs to keep his hands up - Shishunaga had a free shot at his head there. Grimm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Shishunaga throws a looping overhand right but Grimm ducks down to avoid it. Shishunaga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Grimm misses with a head kick.
#T2# Grimm moves out of range of the body kick from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga connects with an inside leg kick. A lazy left from Grimm finds it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! Shishunaga connects with a leg kick. Grimm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A slapping body kick lands there for Grimm. Shishunaga moves out of range as Grimm throws a body kick.
Grimm misses the shot to the body. Shishunaga lands a jab to the nose. Grimm swings for the body but Shishunaga moves out of range.
Shishunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shishunaga throws a body shot but no joy. Shishunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.#T3# Grimm throws a body punch but Shishunaga moves out of range. Shishunaga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Grimm misses with a head kick.
Grimm backing away here, and Shishunaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Shishunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Shishunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shishunaga blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Shishunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimm. Shishunaga slips a jab and a cross from Grimm.
Shishunaga throws out a counter right but Grimm avoids it with no problem. Shishunaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimm. Shishunaga lands a lovely overhand right. Grimm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# Shishunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Grimm misses with a hook
and Shishunaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. The crowd cheers as Grimm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shishunaga doesn't seem phased though. A chopping leg kick lands by Shishunaga. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grimm swings for the body but Shishunaga moves out of range.
It seemed like Shishunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grimm misses with a body shot.
Shishunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shishunaga moves out of range as Grimm throws a body kick.
Shishunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Shishunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Shishunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Auguste Grimm is winning the standup battle so far. Grimm throws a head kick that Shishunaga semi-blocks.
Shishunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalashoka Shishunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A shot to the body from Shishunaga misses and Grimm counters with a left to the body. Shishunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Shishunaga connects with a solid leg kick. Grimm is looking to land body kicks. Grimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The fighters circle momentarily. Grimm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grimm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shishunaga - the referee stops the clock and Grimm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shishunaga. Grimm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Grimm throws a head kick but Shishunaga moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grimm gets off balance looking for a body kick and Grimm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shishunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grimm throws a right and a left that Shishunaga avoids nicely. #T1# Shishunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Shishunaga throws a leg kick that is checked and Grimm counters with a nice body shot. Shishunaga throws a body shot but no joy. Shishunaga lands a jab. Shishunaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shishunaga.
Grimm digs a good hook to Shishunaga's body.
Shishunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Shishunaga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grimm stalks Shishunaga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shishunaga's face. Shishunaga staggers backwards, shaken. Shishunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
#T2# A good leg kick by Grimm. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grimm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shishunaga is able to avoid easily. Grimm throws a jab but it's blocked by Shishunaga. Shishunaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Grimm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimm. That snapped Shishunaga's head back.
Grimm throws a head kick but Shishunaga moves out of range.
Shishunaga cracks Grimm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Shishunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimm is able to avoid easily. Shishunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Shishunaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Shishunaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shishunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A big right from Shishunaga misses. Grimm misses with a body kick. Shishunaga throws a looping overhand right but Grimm ducks down to avoid it. Grimm fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shishunaga just manages to avoid it. Grimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Grimm checks a low kick from Shishunaga. Grimm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shishunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Shishunaga scores with a nice right hand.
#T4# Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Shishunaga feints a counter leg kick. Shishunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimm. Grimm obviously looking to wear him down.
Shishunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimm. Shishunaga throws a body shot but no joy. Shishunaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shishunaga. That did some damage! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Grimm. Shishunaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A punch combination from Grimm misses. A nice side step and Shishunaga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Grimm throws a leg kick and Shishunaga counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Auguste Grimm. Well Grimm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Auguste Grimm! In his post fight interview, Auguste Grimm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Death Squad 296:Danny v Dennis
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1# Binse scores with a jab. Grimm acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Grimm throws a series of punches but Binse avoids them all with ease. Binse tries to clinch but Grimm moves out of range. Grimm pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Binse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Binse cracks the inside of Grimm's front leg. Grimm avoids the body shot from Binse.
Binse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binse appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Grimm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Binse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimm as he avoids it easily. Binse blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Binse misses with a body kick. Binse has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grimm is landing a low percentage of strikes. Binse is looking to land body kicks. Binse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grimm drops his hands momentarily and Binse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Grimm stuffs the takedown attempt from Binse. Binse gets slowly back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grimm swats away the attempt to clinch by Binse. Grimm is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1# Binse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimm blocks the body kick.
Binse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimm pinned against the cage. Grimm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Auguste Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Binse. Grimm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A head kick by Binse misses and Grimm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Binse lands a jab. Binse avoids a kick to the body.
Binse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grimm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grimm.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Binse. #T2# 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! Grimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. It seemed like Binse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've been told by Grimm's head coaches at El Tico 's Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Binse misses with a series of wild punches.
Christopher Binse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grimm misses with a leg kick. Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Binse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Grimm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Binse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2# Binse moves into range and clinches up with Grimm. A hook to the body from Grimm.
Binse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimm stalling.
Grimm tries to work over Binse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Binse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grimm backwards. #BC2# Binse manages to break the clinch.
Binse takes a shot right to the bread basket. Grimm throws a leg kick but Binse sees it coming and checks it nicely. Grimm scores with a head kick.
#T3# Binse fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Grimm is looking for a counter combo. Grimm fails to land with a series of punches.
Binse appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Grimm misses the shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Binse misses the target. Grimm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Binse. Binse throws a leg kick which misses Grimm's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimm tries to avoid it. Grimm ducks under a wild hook from Binse. A little feinted left hand from Grimm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Binse misses with a straight left. Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Binse throws a hook to the side of Grimm's head but Grimm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Binse moves out of range easily. Binse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A combination from Binse does no damage. Grimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4# Binse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Binse swinging wildly here.
As Binse looks to move away, Grimm throws a big counter combo but Binse just gets out of the way. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grimm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Binse. Grimm moves out of range as Binse throws a body kick.
#CL2# Binse closes the distance and clinches. Binse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grimm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Binse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimm defends well and Binse ends up having to push Grimm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Binse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Grimm avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Binse scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A jab lands there for Binse. Binse blocks a leg kick. Binse throws a wild body kick that Grimm sees coming a mile off. Binse is looking to clinch but Grimm is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Binse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Binse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimm. That did some damage! Binse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Binse moves away.#TD2# Binse closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grimm did well to prevent Binse getting side control. Grimm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Binse looks to land a strike but Grimm avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Grimm seems keen to control Binse's posture. Grimm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Binse trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Binse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Grimm wants to get back to his feet but Binse is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB# Grimm working for a triangle but Binse defends it easily.
Grimm trying to control the position.
Grimm looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Binse puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Binse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Binse lands strikes from half guard.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Grimm wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Binse working the head and body with strikes. Binse thows a huge punch but Grimm dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Binse has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Binse postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grimm looks a forlorn figure.
Grimm tries to reverse the position but Binse maintains control. Grimm takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Grimm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Grimm wants to get back to full guard.#T3# Binse winds up and cracks Grimm with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Still in half guard, Binse seems content to control. Binse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Grimm gets back to full guard.
Binse forces his way into half guard. Binse wants to pass the guard but Grimm is defending well. Grimm is pressing down on Binse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Grimm keeping full guard, as Binse tries to pass. Grimm looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Binse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB# Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Binse passes into side control.
Binse misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Grimm taking a bit of punishment here - Binse scoring with strikes. Binse throws a strike aimed at the side of Grimm's head but Grimm avoids it well. Christopher Binse has got the better of the ground game so far. Grimm is not content to let Binse control the position. Binse connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grimm some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grimm struggling a bit here. Grimm sneaks back into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Binse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Binse gets a takedown into half guard. Grimm tries to roll over but Binse keeps him under control.#SUB# Grimm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Grimm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Binse is pressing down on Grimm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grimm is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ground and pound from Binse. #T1# Binse is keen to just control but Grimm is a slippery customer. Binse stalling. Grimm moves into full guard.
Binse is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Binse seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Binse has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Binse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Binse wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Binse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimm works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Grimm has his hands on Binse's head, controlling the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Grimm trying to control the position.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Some bone on bone action there as Binse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Binse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grimm's waist but Grimm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Binse off to one side. #CL2# Grimm tries to keep at a distance but Binse has taken the fight into the clinch. Binse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Binse avoids it. Grimm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Binse or not. Grimm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grimm lands a left hand.
#T3# Binse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Binse lands with a short head shot on the inside. Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Binse uses good head movement to avoid it. Binse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Binse misses with a hook from the clinch. Binse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Binse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Binse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Auguste Grimm is winning the standup battle so far. Grimm throws a hook but Binse avoids it easily. Binse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Binse. Grimm slips under a jab. Binse scores with a nice head shot. Binse looks to clinch and Grimm counters with a nice kick to the body. Binse misses with a looping left. Binse with a nice cross. Grimm scores with a jab to the head.
#T4# Binse is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Binse throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range. Grimm missing with a left hand there. Binse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Binse! But no joy. Grimm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Binse looks to move away, Grimm throws a big counter combo but Binse just gets out of the way. Binse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Binse somewhat. Binse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimm's head. Binse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Binse lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Binse misses with a hook. Grimm throws a wild body kick that Binse sees coming a mile off. Binse shoots in and drives through. Grimm sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight! Christopher Binse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Binse 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Binse! A relieved looking Christopher Binse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Death Squad 292:Grim v Page II
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1# Page thows a left - swing and a miss! Page steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grimm. That one must have hurt. Page connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grimm momentarily.
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Page throws a nice outside leg kick. Grimm swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target. Grimm is looking to counter punch. Grimm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Page misses with a hook. Grimm throws the kick towards the body but Page avoids it. Page is looking to score with low kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Grimm thuds his right hand into Page's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1# Page scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Page misses with a kick to the body and Grimm counters with a thumping low kick. An inside leg kick lands from Page. Grimm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimm misses with a head kick.
A big left from Page misses. Grimm throws a body shot but no joy. Good leg kick by Page there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Page closes the distance looking to clinch and Grimm counters with a right hand to the body. Page throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2# Grimm throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Page connects with a leg kick. Grimm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A big left from Grimm misses. Grimm blocks a head kick by Page.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing. Page pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimm is out of range and Page settles back down. Page throws a wild body kick that Grimm sees coming a mile off. Page blocks a low kick nicely. Grimm throws a lazy head kick and Page counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page tries a quick counter leg kick but Grimm is wise to it. Page misses with a looping left. Grimm feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3# Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm lands a head kick!
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page feints a counter leg kick. Page throws a leg kick but Grimm moved away. Grimm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page. Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimm. Grimm throws a head kick that misses. Grimm looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely. Page ducks under a wild hook from Grimm. Nice body kick there by Page. A head kick from Grimm lands but Page takes it in his stride. Page looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Grimm avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Page misses with a kick to the body.
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Grimm misses with a kick to the body and Grimm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grimm walks into a straight right hand from Page. Grimm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it. Page misses with a low kick as Grimm jumps back. Grimm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Grimm misses with a wild body shot. Page keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Page lands with a thumping leg kick.
Page scores with a push kick. Page misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimm counters with a left to the body. Page lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Page dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Grimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimm moves away. Grimm misses with a double jab.
Page appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Grimm throws a body kick that misses. Grimm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Page lands a jab to Grimm's midsection. Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily. Page misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Grimm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grimm. A left lands for Grimm. Page darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1# Grimm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Page counters with an outside leg kick.
Grimm sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Page throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimm. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimm checks a leg kick. Good work by Grimm as he checks the leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Grimm. Grimm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Page. That one must have hurt. Page lands a nice hook to Grimm's body. Grimm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Grimm is looking to wear down Page with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Page turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Grimm slips under a jab. Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2# Grimm blocks a leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Page checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Page missing with a left hand there. Grimm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grimm is looking to counter with a body kick. An inside leg kick from Grimm misses. Grimm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Page lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grimm takes a step back to recover. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head kick misses from Grimm. Grimm looks to land a body kick but Page moved away. Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Grimm. Page does a little dance to reset his feet. Grimm throws a body punch but Page moves out of range. Page cracks Grimm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Grimm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Grimm lands a jab to the head.
Grimm tries to score with a low kick but Page moves his leg out of the way. Grimm throws a lazy uppercut
and Page counters with a lovely shot to the body. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grimm might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3# Grimm blocks a low kick nicely. Grimm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Page. That one must have hurt. Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm misses with a low kick. Page tries a quick counter leg kick but Grimm is wise to it. Page misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimm is looking for a counter combo. Grimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Grimm throws a head kick that misses and Page counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Page lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Grimm blocks the body kick.
Grimm throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4# Grimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Page connects with an inside leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimm, as that shot connected.
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! Page cracks the inside of Grimm's front leg. A low kick from Grimm misses and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand! Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Page attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Page just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrimm. Grimm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page. Page throws a front kick aimed at Grimm's knee but Grimm avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Page missing with a left hand there. Grimm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grimm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page. Grimm misses with a double jab
and Page makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Page buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Page goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Grimm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Page thumps Grimm with a low kick. Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily. Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it. Grimm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Page looks to throw the jab but Grimm is out of range. #T1# A head kick by Grimm misses and Page counters with a straight right hand. Page throws out a powerful jab. Page throws a leg kick but Grimm checks it. Grimm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Page's sensitive parts. Dennis Page seems to be getting the better of the standup. Page lands with a right hand. Page lands a lovely overhand right. Page connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Grimm connects with a looping right hand.
Page on the wrong end of a nice jab. Grimm slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Page misses. Page buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Page cracks Grimm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Grimm swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Grimm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Page. Page lands a leg kick that knocks Grimm off balance momentarily. A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target. Page scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grimm doesn't seem bothered though. Page fails in his attempt to clinch. Grimm misses with a double jab
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Auguste Grimm has been cut.#T3# Page lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2# Grimm is rocked! Grimm throws a nice outside leg kick. Grimm misses with a shot to the body and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand! Oh Grimm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Grimm blocks a head kick by Page.
Grimm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grimm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. and Page counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Grimm! He's just covering up as Page starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Page! Dennis Page is the new featherweight champion! Post fight, an emotional Dennis Page said 'WAR PIKEY'.
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Event:
Death Squad 290:Floyd v Cropp
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1# Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm misses with a looping left. Newman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# Newman clinches up with Grimm and pushes him back against the cage. Grimm has a couple of punches blocked by Newman.
Grimm is looking to break free of the clinch but Newman has double underhooks. Grimm can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Newman lands a nice uppercut. Newman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimm's efforts to push away. A nice left hand lands by Newman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm tries to land a knee to the head but Newman blocks with his arms.
Grimm missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Grimm.
Newman taking a breather. A knee to the head by Grimm.
#T1# A short uppercut from Grimm. Newman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Newman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newman misses with a punch to the body.
Newman effectively controlling the action here. A left hand lands to the body for Grimm.
Grimm scores with a shot to the side of Newman's head. Newman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newman.
Newman stalls. Newman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Grimm tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
Grimm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newman backwards. Grimm stalling the fight.
#T2# Grimm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grimm can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Newman avoids the elbow strike from Grimm, against the cage.
Grimm with a knee to the head.
#BC2# Newman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newman. That's going to slow Grimm down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grimm misses with a low kick. Grimm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newman can pounce on him.
Grimm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newman tries to work over Grimm's front leg with a kick but Grimm checks it. Grimm throws a series of strikes that have Newman backpedaling.
Grimm misses with a jab to the body
and Newman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Newman avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Grimm blocks a jab.#T3# Grimm tries to land a front kick but Newman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grimm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Paul Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Newman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Newman moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Grimm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman. Newman with a hook. Newman tries to clinch up and Grimm counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2# Newman moves into the clinch successfully.
Newman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4# Newman misses with a short punch on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Newman.
Newman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newman prevents a body shot from Grimm. Grimm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newman prevents a body shot from Grimm. A nice right hand lands inside from Grimm. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Grimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Crunch! Newman slams his shin into Grimm's torso. Grimm closes the distance and lands a one-two. Grimm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Grimm lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Grimm enables Newman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grimm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Newman wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Grimm throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Grimm. Grimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newman.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Newman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grimm sprawls well initially but Newman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Newman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Grimm is looking for a sweep. Newman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm wants to control but Newman is keeping busy and won't allow it. Newman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Grimm is trying to stand up here but Newman is controlling him well. Grimm wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Grimm is working hard here to advance position. Grimm tries to kick Newman off but Newman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Newman is stalling here. Grimm is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Newman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grimm has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Grimm creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Newman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Grimm in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Newman defending against the ground and pound. Grimm working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Grimm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2# Newman tries to get back to half guard but can't. Grimm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newman keeps working. Grimm throws a strike aimed at the side of Newman's head but Newman avoids it well. Newman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grimm. #SUB# Grimm swings around for an armbar but Newman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grimm's guard. Paul Newman has got the better of the ground game so far. Newman throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Newman with a nice head shot there. Newman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Grimm keeping full guard, as Newman tries to pass. Newman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Grimm seems keen to control Newman's posture. Newman won't allow Grimm to sweep him here. Grimm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grimm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Grimm keeping moving, preventing Newman from controlling successfully. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Newman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newman has managed to get both his arms back between Grimm's legs - danger averted. Newman trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom. Grimm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Grimm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newman throws a strike but Grimm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grimm looking to pass the guard. Grimm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# Newman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newman misses the shot to the body. Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimm paws at him with a jab and circles away. Grimm clobbers Newman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Grimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Grimm tries to work over Newman's front leg with a kick but Newman checks it. Newman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grimm. Newman loads up on a big right hand but Grimm slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Grimm 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. Newman throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Newman throws a leg kick but Grimm sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1# Newman lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimm off the cage and back into range. Newman blocks a jab. Newman slips under a jab from Grimm. Grimm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Grimm throws a chopping leg kick but Newman manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Newman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimm's sensitive parts. Grimm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Newman tries to clinch up but Grimm circles away and keeps his distance. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily. Grimm scores with a head kick. Newman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Grimm moves out of range of the body kick. Grimm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Grimm jabbing away but nothing is landing. Grimm throws a leg kick which misses Newman's front leg but catches the back leg as Newman tries to avoid it. Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Grimm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman. Newman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Newman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet. Grimm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Newman digs a good hook to Grimm's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Newman. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimm 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 Newman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A low kick from Newman is predictable there and Grimm counters with a head kick. That will keep Newman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Grimm misses with a head kick.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grimm will feel that in the morning.#CL2# Newman has Grimm up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newman is defending well for now.#T3# Grimm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Newman up against the cage. Grimm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grimm misses with a knee to the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Grimm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimm throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Newman stalling the fight.
Newman blocks the elbow strike.
Grimm misses with an elbow over the top. Stalling in the clinch from Newman.
A body shot lands from Grimm.
#T4# Grimm lands a body punch. Newman lands a nice uppercut. Newman managing to block the knees to the body from Grimm.
#BC# Grimm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimm.
Newman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Newman pushes Grimm up against the cage in a clinch. Newman taking a breather. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Grimm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newman working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Newman fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Auguste Grimm did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Grimm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it. Newman is looking to clinch. Grimm jabs Newman to the body, keeping him at a distance. A big right from Grimm misses. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Newman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimm backwards. Newman swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimm uses good head movement to avoid it. Newman struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimm controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm lands with a right to the head. Grimm misses with a punch to the body.
Grimm is working Newman over against the cage. Newman avoiding damage as Grimm throws knees to the body.
#T1# Grimm's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Newman blocks a body shot from Grimm. Newman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grimm pulls him back up using the underhooks. Grimm lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Grimm tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
Newman scores with a nice hook to the head. Grimm throws a punch but it's blocked by Newman. Newman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimm's efforts to push away. Grimm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2# Grimm blocking some punches.
Newman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The referee calls for Newman to work.
#BC# Grimm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Newman digs a good hook to Grimm's body.
Newman tries to clinch but Grimm is having none of it. A head kick misses from Grimm. Newman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Grimm misses with a body kick. Newman lands a front kick. Grimm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Newman!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grimm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Newman counter with a right hand. #T3# Grimm misses with a head kick.
Grimm throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newman. A jab from Grimm does it's job there. Grimm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Newman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Newman tries to clinch up and Grimm counters with a nice leg kick. Newman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimm. A chopping leg kick lands by Newman. Both fighters circling a little - Grimm finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
Newman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4# Newman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm. Grimm slips a jab and a cross from Newman.
Grimm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grimm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Newman scoring well with a low kick there.
Newman throws a jab when Grimm was well out of range. Newman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimm. Grimm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Newman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Grimm leaves Newman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Paul Newman will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# Grimm cracks Newman with a good jab. Auguste Grimm is winning the standup battle so far. Newman throws a jab when Grimm was well out of range. It looked like Grimm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newman. A low kick from Grimm is predictable there and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Grimm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Grimm throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease. Newman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Grimm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Newman tries to clinch but Grimm moves out of range. #CL2# Newman clinches up against the cage. Grimm blocks a body shot from Newman. #BC# Grimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimm throws out a leg kick but Newman moves out of range and Grimm only half commits. Grimm throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A head kick misses from Newman. Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Grimm walks into a left hand. Grimm ducks under a wild hook from Newman. Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily. Newman throws a push kick but Grimm slaps the foot to one side. A shot to the liver by Grimm. Beautiful body shot. Grimm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimm there as he acknowledges the shot. Grimm lands with a cross. Grimm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A solid leg kick lands there for Grimm.
Newman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grimm is looking to counter with a body kick. Newman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grimm if he has to take too many more of those.
A right-left combo lands from Grimm. Paul Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Grimm tries to land a body kick and Newman counters with a thumping low kick. Newman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Grimm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newman. Grimm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grimm tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Grimm throws the left hand but Newman avoids the punch easily. Newman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grimm throws a leg kick but Newman moved away. A head kick misses from Grimm. Newman lands with a nice body punch. Grimm moves out of range of the body kick. Newman blocks the body kick.
#T3# Newman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grimm counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grimm misses with a jab to the body
and Newman counters with a head kick. That will keep Grimm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Newman pushes Grimm away with a front kick. Newman throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Newman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimm throws a quick counter kick to the body but Newman avoids it. Grimm throws a head kick that half lands.
Grimm throws an off balance right hand
and Newman counters with a body kick. Grimm pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grimm throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Grimm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimm counters with a lovely straight right hand! Newman throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grimm lands a jab. Newman throws a hook but Grimm blocks it. Grimm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Nice shot lands for Newman. Newman is looking to clinch. Grimm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Grimm.
Grimm connects with a solid leg kick. A jab from Newman misses. Grimm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Auguste Grimm showed his dominance in that final round. I think Grimm 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:46 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Auguste Grimm! Auguste Grimm retains his featherweight title! A less than humble Auguste Grimm misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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