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Event:
KAMIKAZE 83: Jail
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Grunge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grunge scores with a sloppy right hand. Lazzarini should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Flavio Lazzarini has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Grunge. Beautiful body shot.
Lazzarini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tommy Grunge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazzarini blocks the body kick.
Lazzarini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grunge misses the jab.
Lazzarini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Grunge misses.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown but Grunge shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grunge.
Grunge lands with an uppercut that bounces Lazzarini off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Grunge.
Grunge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Lazzarini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lazzarini slips under a jab from Grunge.
Grunge scoring well with a low kick there.
Grunge scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Lazzarini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grunge to the mat! Grunge manages to get full guard.
Grunge is trying to keep Lazzarini in close.
Grunge is looking to sweep but instead, Lazzarini has passed into half guard.
Lazzarini wants to control but Grunge is keeping him busy.
Lazzarini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Grunge is defending against the submission attempts here by Lazzarini.
#T2#
Grunge wants to control but Lazzarini is keeping busy.
Grunge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grunge controlling the position.
Grunge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grunge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lazzarini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Lazzarini trying to control but Grunge is working from the bottom.
Lazzarini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lazzarini trying to control the position from guard on top but Grunge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grunge looks to land a body kick but Lazzarini moved away.
Lazzarini takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lazzarini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunge. Grunge obviously looking to wear him down.
Grunge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grunge connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Grunge misses with an uppercut. Lazzarini saw that one coming.
Grunge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lazzarini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grunge avoids it really well and circles away.
Grunge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Grunge.
Grunge throws a lazy right hand but Lazzarini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazzarini is defended easily by Grunge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flavio Lazzarini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Grunge as Lazzarini shoots in.
Grunge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazzarini can do to turn this around?
Grunge misses with a hook. Lazzarini ducked under it nicely.
Grunge throws a good cross that connects.
Grunge throws out a leg kick but Lazzarini moves out of range and Grunge only half commits. #TD2#
Lazzarini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grunge!
Grunge can't do much from the bottom here.
Grunge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge is trying to maintain the position but Lazzarini is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Lazzarini seems content to control.#T1#
Grunge wants to improve his position but Lazzarini is controlling well.
Grunge is controlling Lazzarini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lazzarini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grunge wants to control but Lazzarini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grunge moves into full guard.
Grunge keeping moving, preventing Lazzarini from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grunge controls Lazzarini momentarily but Lazzarini frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lazzarini moves out of range as Grunge throws a body kick.
Lazzarini blocks a leg kick.
Lazzarini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grunge circles away.
Grunge half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grunge catches Lazzarini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but Lazzarini is out of range.
Lazzarini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grunge's waist but Grunge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lazzarini off to one side.
Tommy Grunge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavio Lazzarini.
Crunch! Grunge slams his shin into Lazzarini's torso.
Lazzarini moves away from the strike by Grunge.
Tommy Grunge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lazzarini. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Grunge misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Grunge as Lazzarini shoots in.
Grunge lands with a kick to the temple. Lazzarini shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grunge connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#
That has opened up Flavio Lazzarini's cut even more.
Grunge throws a body punch but Lazzarini moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grunge, right into the meat.
Grunge misses with a body shot.
Lazzarini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grunge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lazzarini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grunge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazzarini tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Lazzarini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lazzarini misses with a takedown attempt
and Grunge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunge feints and then cracks Lazzarini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lazzarini down.
Lazzarini avoids a kick to the body.
Lazzarini wants to counter the offense by Grunge and move into the clinch position.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Grunge scores with the left hand. Lazzarini knows he should have avoided that one.
Lazzarini tries for a takedown but Grunge circles away easily
and Grunge counters with a stiff right hand.
Grunge throws a head kick that half lands.
Grunge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Flavio Lazzarini's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Lazzarini has a takedown stuffed.
Lazzarini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Grunge.
Grunge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grunge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lazzarini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunge. Grunge obviously looking to wear him down.
Lazzarini shoots in looking for a takedown but Grunge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazzarini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grunge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lazzarini. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Grunge catches Lazzarini right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
The cut above Flavio Lazzarini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tommy Grunge is winning the standup battle so far.
Grunge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lazzarini has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Grunge.
Grunge misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Lazzarini takes one on the button.
Lazzarini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grunge to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Lazzarini is rocked!
Lazzarini seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Grunge shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Lazzarini is backing up but Grunge catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Lazzarini covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Grunge Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Grunge!
Tommy Grunge thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD497: The Last Emperor
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Grunge thuds his right hand into Garret's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Grunge misses.
Garret looks to land a right hand but Grunge moved out of range.
Garret throws a front kick aimed at Grunge's knee but Grunge avoids it well.
Garret jabs at Grunge's body.
A jab lands there for Garret.
Grunge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grunge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grunge cracks Garret with a good jab.
Grunge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garret uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garret throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grunge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grunge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garret finds it's way round the side to connect with Grunge's head.
Garret with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garret thumps Grunge with a low kick.
Grunge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Grunge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grunge throws a sloppy body shot
letting Garret counter with a right hand.
Garret looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grunge. Garret does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garret throws a leg kick but Grunge checks it.
Grunge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garret misses with a low kick.
Grunge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garret.
Grunge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grunge lands a head shot.
Garret digs a good hook to Grunge's body.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Garret sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grunge throws a poor cross that misses
and Garret counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garret moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
Garret lands a jab.
Garret motions for Grunge to come forward. Garret throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grunge tries a low kick but Garret avoids it.
Garret scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grunge lands with a right hand.
Grunge misses with a left hand
and Garret counters with a stiff right hand.
Grunge throws the kick towards the body but Garret avoids it.
Garret tries to land a leg kick but Grunge saw it coming and moves away.
Grunge counters with a body kick.
Garret defending well as Grunge loads up on a big left hand.
Grunge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grunge replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garret blocks it well.
Garret blocks a leg kick.
Grunge connects with an inside leg kick.
Garret throws a sloppy head kick and Grunge moves out of range easily.
Grunge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A left lands for Garret.
Garret just misses with a punch to the body.
Grunge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garret. #T3#
Garret scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grunge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garret checks a leg kick nicely.
Garret misses with a low kick.
Grunge is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grunge scores with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Grunge
and Garret counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garret.
Grunge 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.
Grunge takes one to the side of the head.
Grunge misses with a right hand
and Garret cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garret moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
Garret half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grunge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grunge misses with a hook. Garret ducked under it nicely.
Grunge on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Grunge is rocked!#T4#
Garret tries to score with a low kick but Grunge moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunge misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grunge crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garret - the referee stops the clock and Grunge gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garret. Grunge manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grunge staying out of range there.
Garret swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grunge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garret ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garret swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garret is looking to land body kicks.
Garret bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grunge's head.
Grunge misses with a looping left.
Garret throws a chopping leg kick but Grunge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garret feints and then cracks Grunge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grunge down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grunge scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Garret.
Garret cracks the inside of Grunge's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Garret dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grunge throws a looping overhand right but Garret ducks down to avoid it.
Grunge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Grunge might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garret has got the better of the exchanges.
Grunge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grunge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garret throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pat Garret is winning the standup battle so far.
Garret keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grunge 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 clash of legs there as Grunge blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Garret.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret thumps Grunge with a low kick.
Garret bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grunge is breathing heavily.
Garret bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garret throws the kick towards the body but Grunge avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garret thumps Grunge with a low kick.#T1#
Garret digs a good body shot into Grunge's ribs.
Garret walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grunge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garret thumps Grunge with a low kick.
Grunge is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garret, right into the meat.
Garret with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grunge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grunge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garret circles away quickly and effectively.
Grunge scores with a decent looking hook.
Garret punishes Grunge's body with a nice straight punch.
Garret connects with a right hand. Grunge shakes it off.
Grunge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garret misses with an uppercut. Grunge saw that one coming.
Grunge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Grunge backs away, Garret returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunge.
#T2#
Grunge checks a leg kick nicely.
Grunge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garret.
Garret fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grunge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garret misses with a kick to the body.
Garret tries to work over Grunge's front leg with a kick but Grunge checks it.
Garret turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garret connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Garret.
Garret is looking to land body kicks.
Garret connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunge. Grunge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grunge misses with a leg kick
and Garret counters with a straight right hand.
Garret connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garret.
Grunge tries to work over Garret's front leg with a kick but Garret checks it. #T3#
Grunge cracks Garret with an open hand slap.
Grunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garret throws a right hand that misses
and Grunge counters with a right hand to the body.
Grunge throws a jab but it's blocked by Garret.
A big right from Garret misses.
A slow jab from Grunge misses its intended target.
Grunge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garret looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garret swings widly with a right hand
and Grunge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garret throws a chopping leg kick but Grunge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garret uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunge.
Grunge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garret.
Garret is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grunge can do to turn this around?
Garret tests Grunge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garret goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Garret throws a low kick but Grunge moves out of range easily.
Garret throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garret lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grunge throws a wild body kick that Garret sees coming a mile off.
Grunge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garret misses the shot to the body.
Grunge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grunge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garret throws out the jab.
Grunge tries a quick counter leg kick but Garret is wise to it.
Grunge digs a good hook to Garret's body.
Garret with a nice cross.
A big left from Grunge misses.
Garret thinks about countering with a head kick.
Grunge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garret misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Grunge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Garret dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Grunge misses
and Garret counters with a body kick.
Grunge throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range.
Grunge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grunge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garret connects with a crisp jab.
Garret keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grunge is still on wobbly legs! Can Garret finish him?
Garret drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Grunge right on the button. Grunge goes down! Garret follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Garret gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Garret!
Pat Garret retains his middleweight title!
Pat Garret decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD492: BPS
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Grunge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho cracks Grunge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camacho throws a hook but Grunge avoids it easily.
Camacho misses with a right hand
and Grunge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camacho throws a lazy uppercut
and Grunge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Miguel Camacho has been cut.
Camacho misses with a double jab.
Grunge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Grunge moves out of range of the strikes.
As Camacho backs away, Grunge returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Camacho moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunge misses the target.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunge.
Camacho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grunge cracks Camacho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grunge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Grunge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Camacho throws a chopping leg kick but Grunge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camacho lands with a hook. Grunge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grunge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grunge doesn't seem bothered though.
Grunge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camacho misses with a two punch combination.
Camacho lands a glancing blow to the side of Grunge's head.
Camacho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camacho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Camacho.
Grunge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
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!
Grunge lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camacho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Grunge moves out of range. #T2#
Grunge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camacho in his tracks.
Jab, jab by Camacho - just one landing.
Grunge throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it.
Camacho misses with a few strikes there.
Camacho misses with a series of wild punches.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Grunge saw that one coming.
Camacho catches Grunge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grunge with a hook.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Camacho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camacho.
Camacho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
As Camacho backs away, Grunge returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Camacho thows a leg kick but Grunge checks it
and Grunge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Camacho catches Grunge right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Grunge lands a body shot.
Grunge drops Camacho with a naaaaasty hook - Camacho is in real trouble here! Grunge dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Grunge!
A very excited looking Tommy Grunge 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:
AD482: Smell of success
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Grunge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grunge looks to land a body kick but Kobashi moved away.
Grunge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunge moves away.
Kobashi thuds his right hand into Grunge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grunge looks to land a right hand but Kobashi moved out of range.
Grunge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kobashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Grunge throws a front kick aimed at Kobashi's knee but Kobashi avoids it well.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Grunge's head but Grunge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grunge to score with a decent uppercut.
Kobashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Grunge counters with a head kick. That will keep Kobashi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grunge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Grunge's head.
Grunge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grunge throws a low kick but Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Grunge throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range. #T1#
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grunge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grunge scores with a jab to the head.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grunge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick
and Grunge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grunge misses with a body punch
and Kobashi counters with a low kick, right behind Grunge 's knee.
Grunge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kobashi.
Kobashi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grunge lands a right hook to the body.
Kobashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grunge on the side of the head.
Kobashi lands with a hook. Grunge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Grunge's head.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
and Grunge counters with a right hand to the body.
Kobashi lands with a shot to the body.
Kobashi lands a jab to Grunge's midsection.
Grunge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kobashi rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Grunge looks to throw the jab but Kobashi is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grunge crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kobashi - the referee stops the clock and Grunge gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kobashi. Grunge manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kobashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Grunge moved away.
Kobashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Grunge.
Kobashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grunge loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Kobashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy body kick from Kobashi
and Grunge counters with a straight right hand.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grunge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kobashi.
Grunge slips under a jab.
Grunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunge lands a nice hook to Kobashi's body. Kobashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grunge throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kobashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunge throws out the jab.
Grunge connects with a single shot there.
Grunge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grunge staying out of range there.
Grunge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grunge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kobashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grunge counters with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi throws a hook but Grunge blocks it.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Grunge slaps the foot to one side.
Kobashi connects with a body shot that sends Grunge's belly button to the back.
Kobashi blocks a head kick by Grunge.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Grunge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Grunge moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Kobashi misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grunge throws a leg kick but Kobashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grunge looks to land a right hand but Kobashi moved out of range.
Grunge moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grunge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grunge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kobashi lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Kobashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Kobashi takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
Grunge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grunge throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Grunge's shoulder, as Grunge tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grunge.
A bone on bone clash there as Kobashi blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kobashi lands a head shot.
Kobashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunge.
Grunge looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Grunge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grunge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grunge. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grunge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Grunge misses with a looping left.
Kobashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grunge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Grunge checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grunge checks a low kick from Kobashi.
Grunge slips under a jab.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobashi.
Nice shot by Kobashi.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
And Grunge responds with a good body kick, but Kobashi manages to step out the way in time.
Grunge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grunge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi scores with a jab. Grunge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grunge swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Grunge loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Kobashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grunge's calf.
Kobashi scores with a head kick. Grunge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kobashi throws a right hand that misses
and Grunge counters with an inside leg kick.
Grunge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Kobashi works Grunge's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Grunge.
Grunge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grunge throws a chopping leg kick but Kobashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi slips under a jab from Grunge.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kobashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grunge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kobashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Grunge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kobashi missing with a left hand there. Grunge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grunge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Grunge's head but Grunge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grunge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kobashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grunge jabs Kobashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Grunge slips the punch.
Kobashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Kobashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grunge's head.#CL2#
Grunge has managed to clinch.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Grunge blocks it.
A short right from Grunge on the inside.
Grunge lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grunge throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Grunge blocks an uppercut.
Grunge misses with the head strike.
Grunge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobashi is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Kobashi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kobashi avoids the elbow strike from Grunge, against the cage.
Grunge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Grunge breaks from the clinch.
Kobashi tried to score with a low kick but Grunge checks it.
Grunge misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi misses with a left hand
and Grunge counters with a big head kick but Kobashi shrugs it off.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grunge misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Grunge looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Grunge.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grunge digs a good hook to Kobashi's body.
Grunge misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kobashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grunge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the head.
Grunge takes one on the button.
Kobashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grunge misses the jab.
Grunge throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grunge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kobashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grunge slips under a jab.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Grunge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kobashi lands a right hook to the body.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Grunge moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Grunge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grunge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grunge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kobashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Grunge keeps Kobashi at a distance using the push kick.
Grunge scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobashi should have avoided that one.
Grunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunge lands an overhand right.
Kobashi throws a chopping leg kick but Grunge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Grunge misses.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Grunge avoids it.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses
and Grunge counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kobashi. That's going to slow Grunge down.
Grunge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunge.
Grunge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi stuns Grunge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kobashi checks it well. #T2#
Grunge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Kobashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Grunge avoided it.
Grunge throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Grunge ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Grunge lands with a right hand.
Grunge misses with a straight right.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grunge.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunge.
Kobashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Kobashi misses
and Grunge counters with a nice uppercut.
Grunge scores with a decent looking hook.
Grunge misses with an uppercut. Kobashi saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Grunge. #T3#
Kobashi works the jab nicely.
Grunge misses with a series of wild punches.
Grunge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kobashi throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Grunge there.
Grunge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kobashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grunge counters with a nice leg kick.
Grunge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grunge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grunge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Grunge throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Grunge avoids it.
Grunge throws the kick towards the body but Kobashi avoids it.
Kobashi throws a looping overhand right but Grunge ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi checks a low kick from Grunge.
Kobashi lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunge misses the target.
Grunge thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kobashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grunge.
Grunge throws a leg kick that misses.
Kobashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Grunge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Kobashi coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Grunge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grunge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Grunge!
An out of breath Tommy Grunge 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:
AD474: Break Boundaries
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Grunge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hauki moves away.
Hauki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grunge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hauki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grunge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hauki moves out of range as Grunge strikes.
Hauki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grunge.
A punch lands to the side of Grunge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grunge misses with a leg kick
and Hauki counters with a straight right hand.
Grunge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grunge slips a jab from Hauki.
Hauki throws a sloppy head kick and Grunge moves out of range easily.
Hauki throws a hook but Grunge blocks it.
Grunge throws a head kick but Hauki moves out of range.
Hauki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grunge with a body shot.
Hauki jabs at Grunge's body.
Hauki connects with a solid leg kick.
Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Hauki. Those never looked like landing.
Hauki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunge.#T1#
Grunge throws a sloppy head kick and Hauki moves out of range easily.
Hauki misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Grunge.
Grunge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hauki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hauki takes one to the side of the head.
Grunge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Grunge ducks under a wild hook from Hauki.
Hauki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hauki scores with a jab to the head.
Grunge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hauki on the side of the head.
Grunge jabs Hauki right on the nose. Hauki blinks but takes it well.
Grunge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hauki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauki.
A lazy body kick from Grunge
and Hauki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hauki walks into a straight right hand from Grunge.
Hauki lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Hauki throws a lazy right hand but Grunge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grunge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hauki throws an overhand right that lands on Grunge's shoulder, as Grunge tries to avoid the shot.
Hauki lands with a shot to the body.
Grunge throws a head kick but Hauki moves out of range.
Grunge looks for the body kick but Hauki saw that one coming.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Hauki.
Grunge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hauki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Grunge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hauki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunge.
Hauki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hauki slips a jab from Grunge.
Hauki misses with a body kick.
Hauki misses with a right hand
enabling Grunge to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Hauki connects with an inside leg kick.
Hauki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hauki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grunge jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Grunge slips the punch.
Grunge throws a jab when Hauki was well out of range.
Hauki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hauki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grunge.
Hauki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Hauki.
Grunge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hauki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunge.
Grunge is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hauki throws a hook but Grunge blocks it.
Hauki catches Grunge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hauki. Grunge shrugs it off though.
Hauki motions for Grunge to come forward. Hauki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hauki lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Hauki avoids a kick to the body.
Grunge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grunge throws a body punch but Hauki moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunge misses the target.
We've been informed that Hauki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grunge takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses.
Hauki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunge. Grunge obviously looking to wear him down.
Hauki misses with a straight right.
Hauki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grunge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Grunge.
Grunge misses with a looping right.
Grunge tries a low kick but Hauki avoids it.
Grunge lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grunge dips to his left and cracks Hauki with an uppercut!
Grunge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grunge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hauki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grunge can pounce on him.
Hauki throws a lazy right hand but Grunge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Hauki blocks the low kick.
Hauki looks to throw the jab but Grunge is out of range.
Grunge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge slips under a jab from Hauki.
Grunge misses the jab.
Hauki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grunge delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hauki misses the target.
Nice cross by Hauki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grunge if he has to take too many more of those.
Grunge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grunge ducks under a wild hook from Hauki.
Grunge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grunge thows a leg kick but Hauki checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grunge throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Hauki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki.
Hauki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hauki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grunge counters with a three punch combo that has Hauki backing up. Hauki nods at Grunge to acknowledge the strikes.
Hauki wants to land a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
Hauki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Grunge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauki was well out of range. Poor timing from Grunge.
A big left from Hauki misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grunge.
Hauki looks to land a combination but Grunge avoids it well.
Hauki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grunge lands with a hook. Hauki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grunge lands a nice looking body kick.
Grunge 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 big right from Grunge misses. #T2#
Hauki misses with a looping right.
Hauki lunges at Grunge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grunge's hand.
Grunge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hauki lands a head kick. Grunge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grunge tries a head kick but it misses.
Grunge throws a lazy head kick
and Hauki counters with a nice body shot.
Hauki throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hauki.
Hauki misses with a body shot.
Hauki misses with the body kick
enabling Grunge to counter with a crisp jab.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Hauki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grunge throwing a counter right hand but Hauki manages to avoid it.
Grunge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grunge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hauki moves out of range as Grunge strikes.
Taneli Hauki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Grunge tries to clinch there but Hauki circles away.
Grunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunge defending well as Hauki loads up on a big left hand.
Hauki connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Grunge misses its intended target.
Donk. Grunge catches Hauki right on the button with a cross.
Hauki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunge manages to avoid it.
Grunge misses with a left hand
and Hauki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hauki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hauki swings widly with a right hand
and Grunge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grunge throws a combination that misses
and Hauki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grunge tried to score with a low kick but Hauki checks it.
That kick from Grunge tenderised Hauki's leg. Hauki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grunge thumps Hauki with a low kick.
Hauki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Hauki lands with a straight right. Grunge didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hauki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hauki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grunge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hauki scoring well with a low kick there.
Grunge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Grunge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hauki doesn't seem phased though.
Grunge scores with a spinning back kick!
Grunge moves out of range as Hauki throws a body kick.
Grunge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Hauki is rocked!
Grunge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hauki is still on wobbly legs! Can Grunge finish him?
Grunge throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hauki clean off his feet! He's out cold! Grunge stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Grunge!
Tommy Grunge decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#87 Kasparaitis vs Sam
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
El Toro looks to clinch
and Grunge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Toro misses the shot to the body.
El Toro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
El Toro clinches.
El Toro blocks a body shot from Grunge.
Grunge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grunge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
El Toro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grunge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
El Toro avoids a wild elbow strike from Grunge.
Grunge gets through El Toro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Julio El Toro has been cut.
Grunge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Toro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grunge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Toro blocking some punches.
Grunge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grunge lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
El Toro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Toro connects with a right hand. Grunge shakes it off.
El Toro throws an off balance right hand
and Grunge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Toro misses with a lunging right hand
and Grunge counters with a nice low kick that buckles El Toro's knee momentarily.
El Toro tries to clinch there but Grunge circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from El Toro.
El Toro 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.
Grunge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from El Toro.
Grunge tried to counter with a leg kick but El Toro avoided it.
Grunge throws a nice inside leg kick.
El Toro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grunge throws a leg kick but El Toro checks it.
Grunge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grunge throws a body punch but El Toro moves out of range.
El Toro moves forwards but Grunge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grunge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Toro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grunge scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Grunge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Toro.
El Toro misses with a left hand
and Grunge counters with a straight right hand.
Grunge throws a leg kick but El Toro checks it.
Grunge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grunge throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Toro.
A little jabbing left from El Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
El Toro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grunge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Grunge rushes El Toro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
El Toro is trying to break the clinch but Grunge is controlling him.
El Toro lands with a right to the head.
Grunge landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
El Toro misses with some punches.
Grunge lands a hook that snaps the head of El Toro backwards. #BC2#
El Toro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Grunge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
El Toro misses with a hook
and Grunge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grunge thuds his right hand into El Toro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Toro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grunge counters with a low kick, right behind El Toro 's knee.
Grunge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Toro.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Toro is defended easily by Grunge.
Grunge dips to his left and cracks El Toro with an uppercut!#CUT#
That has opened up Julio El Toro's cut even more.
Grunge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Grunge finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grunge throws a head kick but El Toro moves out of range.
El Toro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grunge lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
El Toro throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from El Toro misses.
Grunge feints and then cracks El Toro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow El Toro down.
Grunge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grunge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tommy Grunge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grunge.
El Toro looks winded!
Grunge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grunge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Grunge drops El Toro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but El Toro looks back up at him and smiles so Grunge waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
El Toro is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Julio El Toro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grunge fakes the body blow, causing El Toro to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! El Toro goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Grunge!
Tommy Grunge decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#79 Komaroff vs Quinn
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Webb throws an overhand right that lands on Grunge's shoulder, as Grunge tries to avoid the shot.
Grunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grunge leaves Webb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grunge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webb moves away.
Webb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grunge takes one to the chin there.
Grunge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Webb.
Webb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunge. Grunge obviously looking to wear him down.
Webb moves out of range as Grunge strikes.
Nice defenses there by Grunge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grunge tests Webb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grunge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Webb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Grunge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Webb.
Webb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Grunge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grunge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Webb in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Webb. Grunge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Webb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunge.
Grunge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grunge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grunge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tommy Grunge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb throws a shot to the body.
Webb is looking to wear down Grunge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Webb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grunge.
#T2#
Webb misses with a left hand
and Grunge counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webb is defended easily by Grunge.
Grunge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grunge defends it nicely.
Grunge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Webb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunge.
Grunge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grunge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Grunge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grunge tests Webb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Grunge. #ROC2#
Webb is rocked!
Webb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grunge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Webb scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Webb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Webb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Webb leaves his chin hanging out and Grunge seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Webb crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Grunge!
Tommy Grunge decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD405: Be like a Panda
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Grunge.
Grunge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grunge lands a really nice looking cross but Diotte seems unphased.
A slow jab from Diotte misses its intended target.
As Diotte backs away, Grunge returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grunge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Grunge scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Diotte slams his shin into Grunge's torso.
Grunge looks to throw the jab but Diotte is out of range.
Grunge throws a wild body kick that Diotte sees coming a mile off.
Grunge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grunge throws a jab when Diotte was well out of range.
Diotte looks to throw the jab but Grunge is out of range.
Diotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grunge lands a leg kick that knocks Diotte off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Grunge.
Diotte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grunge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grunge tries to work over Diotte's front leg with a kick but Diotte checks it.
Grunge connects with a solid leg kick.
Grunge slips under a jab.
Grunge quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Diotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grunge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grunge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diotte jabs Grunge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diotte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunge. Grunge obviously looking to wear him down.
Grunge doesn't manage to clinch there - Diotte circles away.
Diotte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Grunge moves out of range as Diotte throws a body kick.
Good work by Grunge as he checks the leg kick.
Grunge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diotte.
Grunge tries to land a leg kick but Diotte saw it coming and moves away.
Grunge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grunge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grunge scores with a hook.
Diotte throws a leg kick but Grunge checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grunge.
Diotte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diotte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grunge.
A jab lands there for Diotte.
Grunge cracks Diotte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunge.
Grunge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diotte misses with a straight left.
Grunge is looking to score with low kicks.
Diotte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grunge circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Grunge moves into range and clinches up with Diotte.
Diotte is trying to force a seperation but Grunge has the dominant position.
Grunge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diotte's efforts to push away.
Diotte blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grunge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Grunge gets through Diotte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grunge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grunge lands a nice elbow.
Grunge misses with an elbow strike.
Grunge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grunge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diotte backwards.
Grunge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diotte is trying to push Grunge away but Grunge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diotte misses with some punches.
Diotte misses with a body punch.
Grunge lands a left hand.
Diotte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diotte has had enough of the clinch but Grunge keeps him there for the moment.
Diotte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grunge avoids it.
Grunge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diotte's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Grunge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grunge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diotte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diotte looks winded!
Grunge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diotte can't break the clinch.
Grunge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diotte backwards.
Grunge lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from Grunge as the two fighters clinch.
Grunge is working Diotte over against the cage.
Grunge lands with a left to the head.
Grunge lands an elbow that stopped Diotte in his tracks for a moment.
Grunge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diotte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grunge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diotte backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grunge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grunge prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Grunge lands a big head kick that sends Diotte tumbling to the mat! Grunge takes a step backwards and waves Diotte back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Diotte is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Grunge! Diotte is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Grunge!
Our winner, Tommy Grunge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
AD398: Seventh of Forty-fifth
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Grunge throws a nice outside leg kick.
D Amato moves out of range of the leg kick from Grunge.
Grunge takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
Grunge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grunge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grunge flicks out a counter leg kick but D Amato steps away.
Grunge looks to throw the jab but D Amato is out of range.
D Amato checks a low kick from Grunge.
An inside leg kick lands from Grunge.
Nice body kick there by Grunge.
Grunge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Grunge saw that one coming.
D Amato has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grunge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Grunge throws a fast counter high kick but D Amato manages to duck under it in time.
D Amato lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Grunge.#T1#
D Amato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grunge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D Amato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grunge slips a straight right by D Amato.
Grunge defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grunge tries to land a leg kick but D Amato saw it coming and moves away.
Grunge wants to clinch
letting D Amato counter with a right hand.
Grunge 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.
Grunge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grunge.
D Amato 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.
D Amato throws a series of strikes that have Grunge backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Grunge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grunge misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
Grunge slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Grunge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
D Amato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
D Amato throws a hook but Grunge blocks it.
Grunge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
And Grunge responds with a good body kick, but D Amato manages to step out the way in time.
A cross from Grunge lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Amato, as that shot connected.
Grunge is looking to land body kicks.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunge.
D Amato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tommy Grunge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A good leg kick by Grunge.
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunge throws out the jab.
Grunge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato moves out of range of the strikes.
Grunge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grunge there as he acknowledges the shot.
D Amato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by D Amato.
Grunge lunges at D Amato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by D Amato's hand.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Grunge moves away and avoids it.
Grunge misses with a kick to the body.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Grunge drops his hands momentarily and D Amato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grunge slips a jab from D Amato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
D Amato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grunge misses with an attempted mid kick.
D Amato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
D Amato blocks a head kick by Grunge.
Grunge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grunge is looking to slow D Amato down with leg kicks.
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but D Amato is out of range.
D Amato throws a right hand that Grunge ducks under and follows up with a left that Grunge also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by D Amato - just one landing.
Grunge throws a chopping leg kick but D Amato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grunge.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Amato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grunge looks to land a body kick but D Amato moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael D Amato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
D Amato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grunge connects with a body shot that sends D Amato's belly button to the back.
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michael D Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
D Amato scores with a jab. Grunge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Grunge.
D Amato throws a right hand that Grunge ducks under and follows up with a left that Grunge also avoids with ease.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunge manages to avoid it.
Grunge moves out of range of the strikes.
Grunge throws a low kick but D Amato moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Amato checks a low kick from Grunge.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato takes a kick to the side of the head.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Grunge throws a head kick but D Amato moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grunge. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
D Amato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grunge looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grunge thows a body kick. D Amato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by D Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of D Amato.
D Amato blocks a low kick nicely.
Grunge lands a jab.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunge.
Grunge works over D Amato's head and body with a nice combination.
Grunge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as D Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grunge doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Grunge lands a leg kick that knocks D Amato off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grunge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grunge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grunge lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Grunge scores with a jab.
Grunge throws a leg kick which misses D Amato's front leg but catches the back leg as D Amato tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grunge!
Nice cross by Grunge.
D Amato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grunge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grunge lands a nice looking body kick.
D Amato swings for the body but Grunge moves out of range.
Grunge throws a leg kick
and D Amato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D Amato cracks Grunge with an open hand slap.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Grunge
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Grunge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grunge moves in looking to clinch but D Amato pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grunge.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Grunge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting D Amato counter with a right hand.
D Amato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grunge slips a straight right by D Amato.
Grunge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
Grunge misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely.
Grunge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grunge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Grunge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grunge throws a right hand that misses
and D Amato counters with a right hand to the body.
Grunge jabs D Amato right on the nose. D Amato blinks but takes it well.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Grunge tenderised D Amato's leg. D Amato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grunge throws a sloppy head kick and D Amato moves out of range easily.
Grunge avoids the body shot from D Amato.
Grunge throws a big counter head kick but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Grunge throws a leg kick but D Amato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grunge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
D Amato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
D Amato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grunge has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Grunge staying out of range there.
Grunge throws a big shot that misses.
D Amato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grunge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between D Amato's hands.
Grunge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
Grunge misses with a looping left.
Grunge feints and then cracks D Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Amato down.
Grunge connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
D Amato throws a body punch but Grunge moves out of range.
A big left from Grunge misses.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Grunge manages to avoid it.
Grunge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but D Amato checks it well.
Grunge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but D Amato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Grunge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but D Amato checks it well.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunge manages to avoid it.
D Amato thuds his right hand into Grunge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Grunge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grunge throws a looping overhand right but D Amato ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunge misses the target.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grunge throws a hook but D Amato avoids it easily.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Grunge manages to avoid it.
D Amato lands a glancing blow to the side of Grunge's head.
Grunge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
D Amato swings for the body but Grunge moves out of range.
D Amato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grunge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
D Amato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grunge is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from D Amato misses its target.
D Amato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grunge throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from D Amato misses its target.
Grunge swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
Grunge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grunge follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Grunge ducks right into an uppercut from D Amato.
Grunge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Amato throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from D Amato misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Grunge misses.
Grunge defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
D Amato takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
D Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from D Amato misses.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
Grunge throws a jab but it's blocked by D Amato.
A big right from Grunge misses.
Grunge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grunge.
Grunge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
Grunge scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grunge throws a poor cross that misses
and D Amato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grunge throws a looping overhand right but D Amato ducks down to avoid it.
Grunge connects with a solid leg kick.
D Amato cracks Grunge with a right hand to the side of the head.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Grunge's head but Grunge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato jabs at Grunge's body.
Grunge moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Grunge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Grunge.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grunge looks to land a left hand but D Amato moved out of range nicely.
Grunge lands with a hook. D Amato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael D Amato clearly takes that round.
That's time! D Amato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Grunge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
D Amato moves forwards but Grunge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grunge throws a low kick, looking for D Amato's leg but D Amato calmly moves out of range.
D Amato swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grunge needs to keep his hands up - D Amato had a free shot at his head there.
D Amato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunge. Grunge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from D Amato misses.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grunge cracks D Amato with an open hand slap.
D Amato misses with a hook. Grunge ducked under it nicely.
Grunge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and D Amato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Grunge is looking to chop away at D Amato's legs.
Grunge lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Amato's sensitive parts.
Grunge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grunge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Grunge.
D Amato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
D Amato checks a leg kick.
D Amato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from D Amato does no damage.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Grunge moves away and avoids it.
Grunge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grunge swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Grunge counters by clinching up.
D Amato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grunge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
Grunge blocking some punches.
Grunge lands a good knee to the midsection. D Amato won't want to take too many of those.
Grunge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
D Amato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grunge misses with a punch on the inside.
Grunge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grunge blocks an uppercut.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato lands with a light punch inside.
D Amato lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from D Amato.
Grunge pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grunge misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Grunge lands with a right to the head.
D Amato misses with some punches.
Grunge misses with some punches.
Grunge prevents a body shot from D Amato.
A right handed body shot lands from D Amato.
Grunge working aggressively here.
Grunge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
D Amato lands a nice uppercut.
Grunge lands a right hand that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
Grunge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael D Amato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A short right from D Amato.
D Amato lands with a short shot to the head. #KD#
D Amato drops Grunge onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Grunge is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Grunge is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
Grunge is still on wobbly legs! Can D Amato finish him?
Grunge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grunge lands a shoulder strike.
D Amato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from D Amato on the inside.
Grunge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grunge pushes off an throws an elbow but D Amato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
D Amato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grunge swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, D Amato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
D Amato prevents a body shot from Grunge.
D Amato blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from D Amato as the two fighters clinch.
Grunge is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato pushes Grunge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael D Amato had his way with Tommy Grunge in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Grunge throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
Grunge seems to have recovered his senses.
Grunge is looking to slow D Amato down with leg kicks.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grunge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grunge avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from D Amato there as he acknowledges the shot.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Grunge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grunge throws a poor cross that misses
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
D Amato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
D Amato punishes Grunge's body with a nice straight punch.
Grunge's corner calls for a 1-2. Grunge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Grunge does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato scores with a decent looking hook.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Grunge moves away and avoids it.
Grunge cracks D Amato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grunge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and D Amato is able to avoid easily.
Grunge scores with a spinning back kick!
Some bone on bone action there as D Amato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grunge.
D Amato moves out of range of the leg kick from Grunge.
Grunge connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Grunge.
D Amato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grunge blocks a jab.
Grunge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Amato manages to avoid it.
D Amato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grunge blocks a jab.
Grunge throws a big counter head kick but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Grunge steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tommy Grunge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grunge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grunge dodges the punch combination from D Amato.
And Grunge responds with a good body kick, but D Amato manages to step out the way in time.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
D Amato misses with a hook.
Grunge scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
D Amato displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
D Amato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
D Amato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grunge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
D Amato slips a jab and a cross from Grunge.
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
Grunge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. D Amato doesn't seem bothered though.
Grunge throws a body kick that misses
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
D Amato lands a nice hook to Grunge's body. Grunge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grunge misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato throws a right hand that Grunge ducks under and follows up with a left that Grunge also avoids with ease.
Grunge tries a head kick but it misses.
Grunge staying out of range there.
D Amato backing away here, and Grunge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand
and Grunge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Grunge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grunge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Amato manages to avoid it.
Grunge defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Grunge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Grunge.
Well D Amato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Michael D Amato started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Grunge moves to clinch but Sole breaks away
and Sole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grunge.
Grunge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Sole slams his shin into Grunge's torso.
Sole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grunge as he jumps to the side.
Sole 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.
Sole cracks Grunge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grunge moves out of range of the leg kick from Sole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
A low kick from Sole is predictable there
and Grunge counters with a thumping low kick.
Grunge moves out of range as Sole throws a body kick.
Grunge misses with a low kick as Sole jumps back.
Sole is looking to slow Grunge down with leg kicks. #T1#
Grunge cracks the inside of Sole's front leg.
Grunge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Grunge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grunge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
Grunge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sole's sensitive parts.
Grunge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sole's calf.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Grunge throws an off balance right hand
and Sole counters with a nice body kick.
Grunge lands a nice hook to Sole's body. Sole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grunge jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grunge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grunge throws a wild body kick that Sole sees coming a mile off.
Grunge misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Sole counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grunge won't be happy with that. #ES#
Grunge throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've been told by Grunge's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grunge scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Sole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grunge ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Tommy Grunge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grunge scores with a leg kick.
Sole throws a push kick but Grunge slaps the foot to one side.
Sole throws a hook but Grunge blocks it.
Grunge punishes Sole's body with a nice straight punch.
Sole avoids the head kick by Grunge.
And Sole tries to counter it with a takedown but Grunge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grunge throws a hook but Sole blocks it.
Sole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grunge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sole's hands.
Sole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sole throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grunge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grunge throws a head kick but Sole moves out of range.
#T3#
Sole cracks Grunge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grunge thumps Sole with a low kick.
Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Sole tries to keep at a distance but Grunge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grunge gets underhooks to prevent Sole's takedown attempt.
Sole tries to pull guard but Grunge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tommy Grunge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacks Sole.
Grunge lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Grunge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sole blocking some punches.
Grunge lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.#BC2#
Sole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Grunge misses #TD2#
and Sole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Sole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grunge pulls Sole in close to his closed guard and prevents Sole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grunge wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Grunge pushes Sole off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sole digs a good body shot into Grunge's ribs.
Sole blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacks Sole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grunge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sole.
Grunge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
Sole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Sole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grunge tries to clinch but Sole is having none of it.
Grunge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sole can do to turn this around?
Grunge throws a leg kick
and Sole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grunge tries to close the distance and clinch but Sole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sole scores with a shot to the body.
Grunge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tommy Grunge is winning the standup battle so far.
Grunge checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole throws a body kick that misses.
Grunge tried to counter with a leg kick but Sole avoided it.
Sole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grunge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sole counters with a low kick, right behind Grunge 's knee.
Grunge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sole misses the jab.
Grunge 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.
A countering left hand to the body from Sole misses.#T1#
Sole misses with a body shot.
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunge.
Grunge thinks about countering with a body kick.
Grunge throws the kick towards the body but Sole avoids it.
Sole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but Sole is out of range.
Grunge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grunge throws a body shot but no joy.
Grunge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sole throws out a counter right but Grunge avoids it with no problem.
Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sole throws a body shot but no joy.
Grunge misses with a body kick.#T2#
Sole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Grunge misses the target.
Sole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sole throws a front kick aimed at Grunge's knee but Grunge avoids it well.
Sole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sole connects with a body shot that sends Grunge's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grunge half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sole throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grunge counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grunge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sole misses with a right hand
and Grunge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grunge connects with an inside leg kick.
Sole misses with a wild body shot.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Grunge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole throws a push kick but Grunge slaps the foot to one side.
Grunge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Sole misses with a low kick.
Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sole.
Sole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grunge.
Sole swats away the attempt to clinch by Grunge.
And Sole tries to counter it with a takedown but Grunge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grunge motions for Sole to come forward. Grunge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sole manages to avoid it.
Grunge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sole is out of range.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Grunge slips the punch.
Sole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Grunge catches Sole right on the button with a cross.
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but Sole is out of range.
Sole jabs Grunge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grunge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Sole throws out a leg kick but Grunge moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
Sole misses with a leg kick
and Grunge counters with a leg kick.
Sole checks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sole.
Sole misses with a head kick.
Sole circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole 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 Grunge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grunge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grunge throwing a counter right hand but Sole manages to avoid it.
Grunge digs a good hook to Sole's body.
#CL#
Grunge gets a clinch.
Sole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grunge misses with a knee strike.
Sole is struggling to control the position.
Grunge landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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 Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacks Sole's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sole throws a right hand that misses
and Grunge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sole tries to land a body kick
and Grunge counters with a low kick, right behind Sole 's knee.
Sole misses with a wild body shot.
Sole keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Grunge blocks the low kick.
Grunge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grunge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sole swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Grunge rushes Sole and presses him up against the cage.
Grunge throws a head punch that misses.
Grunge misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole goes for a takedown attempt but Grunge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sole lands with a good body shot.
Sole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Grunge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sole misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sole avoids the body shot from Grunge.
Sole is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grunge.
Sole cracks the inside of Grunge's front leg.
Grunge cracks Sole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grunge looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Grunge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Grunge. #CL#
Grunge has closed the distance and engaged Sole in a clinch.
Grunge blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Sole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Grunge is trying to keep an underhook but Sole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Grunge is trying to maintain the position but Sole is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacks Sole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grunge controlling the position well.
Grunge wants to control but Sole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tommy Grunge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grunge is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Sole is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Sole slows the pace down in half guard.
Grunge trying to control but Sole postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grunge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sole.#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.
Sole looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.#CL#
Grunge closes the distance and clinches.
Sole missing with knees to the body.
Sole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grunge's elbow.
Sole has had enough of the clinch but Grunge keeps him there for the moment.
Sole has a couple of punches blocked by Grunge.
Grunge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grunge blocks a body shot from Sole.
Grunge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sole's efforts to push away.
Tommy Grunge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grunge blocks a body shot from Sole.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Grunge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grunge 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Grunge!
Tommy Grunge looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'As far as I am concerned, I'm still undefeated. '.
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Event:
CEC 477
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Origi.
Origi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grunge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
A jab from Origi misses.
Origi misses with a body shot.
Grunge looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Divock Origi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Origi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grunge will feel that in the morning.
Origi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Origi digs a good hook to Grunge's body.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
An inside leg kick lands from Origi.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Origi checks it.
Origi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grunge.
Grunge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Grunge off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Grunge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Origi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grunge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grunge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grunge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Grunge.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Origi checks a leg kick.
Origi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Origi blocks the body kick.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Origi.
Grunge throws a good cross that connects.
Grunge throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Origi misses
and Grunge counters with a nice leg kick.
Grunge is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grunge 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 Origi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Origi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Origi blocks the leg kick.
Origi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunge.
Grunge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Origi sizes up Grunge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Origi scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Origi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Origi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grunge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Origi misses.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi tries to score with a low kick but Grunge moves his leg out of the way.
Origi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grunge will feel that in the morning.
Grunge loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
Origi tried to counter with a leg kick but Grunge avoided it.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Grunge off balance momentarily.
Origi cracks Grunge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Origi.
Grunge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Origi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grunge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grunge blocks the body kick.
Grunge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Origi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but Origi is out of range.
Grunge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Origi.#T3#
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Origi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grunge counters with a straight right hand.
Origi moves forwards but Grunge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grunge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Origi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Origi.
Grunge throws a wild body kick that Origi sees coming a mile off.
Origi scores with a jab.
Origi takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
Origi throws a front kick aimed at Grunge's knee but Grunge avoids it well.
Origi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Origi throws a lazy body kick
and Grunge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grunge tried to score with a low kick but Origi checks it.
Jab from Grunge.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grunge.
Grunge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Origi.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Origi misses with a leg kick
and Grunge finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grunge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grunge throws a hook but Origi blocks it.
Origi slips a jab from Grunge.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunge.
Origi takes one to the chin there.
Grunge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Origi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grunge's calf.
Origi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grunge throws out a leg kick but Origi moves out of range and Grunge only half commits. #CL#
Origi forces Grunge back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grunge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grunge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grunge or not.
Origi is looking to break free of the clinch but Grunge has double underhooks.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Grunge controls the action.
Origi tries to work over Grunge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Origi misses.
A jab from Origi misses.
Origi throws a chopping leg kick but Grunge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Origi.
Origi throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with an inside leg kick.
Origi looks to land a right hand but Grunge moved out of range.
Origi defending well as Grunge loads up on a big left hand.
Grunge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grunge tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Origi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grunge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Origi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Origi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunge. Grunge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Origi.
Grunge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Origi.
Grunge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Origi checks a leg kick. #T1#
Grunge checks a low kick from Origi.
Grunge is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grunge, right into the meat.
Origi tried to score with a low kick but Grunge checks it.
Grunge throws a counter combo.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Grunge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Origi.
Grunge moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Origi misses
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Origi scores with the left hand. Grunge knows he should have avoided that one.
Origi blocks a leg kick.
Grunge tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi checks the leg kick.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Origi is looking to clinch but Grunge is avoiding it.
Grunge lands a nice shot that snaps Origi's head back.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Grunge to counter with a crisp jab.
Grunge misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Grunge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grunge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tommy Grunge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Origi throws a sloppy head kick and Grunge moves out of range easily.
Grunge misses with a head kick.
Origi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grunge is out of range and Origi settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Origi - that will leave a mark!
Origi scores with a spinning back kick!
Grunge misses with a body shot.
Origi fails to land with a series of punches.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunge. Grunge obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy body kick from Grunge
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Origi throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grunge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grunge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Origi blocks a head kick by Grunge.
#T3#
Origi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunge.
Origi lands a right hook to the body.
Origi checks a low kick from Grunge.
Grunge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Origi cracks the inside of Grunge's front leg.
Origi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Origi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Origi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grunge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grunge throws a leg kick which misses Origi's front leg but catches the back leg as Origi tries to avoid it.
Origi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunge.
Grunge misses with a looping right.
Origi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grunge tries to land a body kick
and Origi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Origi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Origi misses with a body kick.
Grunge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grunge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Origi.#T4#
Grunge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi lands the left hand.
Origi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Origi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grunge lands with a kick to the temple. Origi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Origi takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
Grunge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grunge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Origi misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Grunge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Origi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grunge.
Origi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grunge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grunge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi throws an off balance right hand
and Grunge counters with a good low kick that Origi was not able to check.
Origi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grunge.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grunge throws a wild body kick that Origi sees coming a mile off.
Grunge thumps Origi with a low kick.
Origi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Origi.
Origi looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grunge slips under a jab from Origi.
Origi misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Grunge moves into the clinch.
Origi stalling in the clinch but Grunge improves position.
Origi tries to work over Grunge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grunge swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunge lands a hook that snaps the head of Origi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Grunge.
Origi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grunge's elbow.
Grunge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grunge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Origi lands a body punch. #T1#
Grunge swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi misses with a body punch.
Grunge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Origi's elbow.
Grunge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Grunge fails to land.
Origi tries to throw a body punch but Grunge avoids it by throwing Origi back against the cage.
Origi is stalling here.
Grunge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Grunge misses with the head strike.
Origi blocks a body shot from Grunge.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Origi tries a body shot but Grunge blocks it.
Grunge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Origi misses with the head strike.
Grunge has Origi pressed against the cage, preventing Origi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Grunge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Origi avoids the elbow strike from Grunge, against the cage.
Origi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grunge lands an elbow just above Origi 's eye.
A short left from Grunge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Origi.
Grunge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge blocks a body shot from Origi.
Grunge looking to throw knees to the head but Origi is blocking nicely.
Grunge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Origi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Origi pushes Grunge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Grunge.
#T3#
Origi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Grunge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Origi is defending well for now.
Origi cracks Grunge with a nice body shot.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grunge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grunge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Origi breaks from the clinch.
Grunge scores with a push kick.
Grunge lands a really nice looking cross but Origi seems unphased.
A low kick from Origi misses
and Grunge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grunge tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi scores with a kick to the body.
Grunge throws a front kick aimed at Origi's knee but Origi avoids it well.
Grunge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
Origi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Origi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grunge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Origi doesn't seem bothered though.
Origi misses with a body shot.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Grunge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grunge misses with a series of wild punches.
Origi connects with the punch.
Origi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunge.
Origi backing away here, and Grunge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Origi throws a solid leg kick but Grunge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Origi.
Grunge walks into a jab.
A big right from Grunge misses.
And Origi counters with a quick kick to the body but Grunge blocks it.
Origi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Origi lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Grunge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grunge 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Grunge!
A very excited looking Tommy Grunge 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:
LKO9 Spawning
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Grunge.
Grunge misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Grunge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grunge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grunge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Grunge misses with a hook.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
enabling Grunge to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands with a nice combination. Grunge backs away looking to recover.
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!
Grunge ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Grunge thinks about countering with a body kick.
Phoenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Grunge is out of range.
Crunch! Grunge slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Grunge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grunge cracks Phoenix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grunge throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Grunge misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grunge connects with a body shot.
Phoenix throws a sloppy body shot
and Grunge counters with an outside leg kick.
Grunge scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grunge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Grunge moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grunge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grunge prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Grunge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Grunge lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix lands a damaging elbow.
Grunge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grunge.
Grunge has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Grunge blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grunge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phoenix's brow. #T3#
Grunge content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grunge.
Grunge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grunge's elbow.
A short uppercut from Grunge. #BC#
Grunge breaks the clinch.
Grunge throws the kick towards the body but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Grunge fires out a quick counter leg kick but Phoenix just manages to avoid it.
Grunge clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grunge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grunge throws a solid leg kick but Phoenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grunge.
Phoenix moves out of range as Grunge throws a body kick.
Grunge dodges the punch combination from Phoenix.
Nice shot lands for Grunge.#T4#
Grunge with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix throws a body kick that misses
and Grunge counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Grunge counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Grunge closes the distance and pushes Phoenix back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grunge scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix avoids the elbow strike from Grunge, against the cage.
Grunge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix tries to work over Grunge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but Grunge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Phoenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Phoenix takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grunge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looks like Grunge has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Grunge ducked under it nicely.
Grunge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grunge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grunge looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Grunge throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Grunge.
Grunge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix throws a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Grunge - just one landing.
Grunge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grunge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grunge lands an overhand right.#T1#
Phoenix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grunge misses with a wild body shot.
Grunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grunge.
Grunge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grunge's hands.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Grunge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grunge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grunge, right into the meat.
Phoenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grunge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grunge moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Grunge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grunge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.#CL#
Phoenix gets tackled into the cage by Grunge. Grunge maintains the clinch. #T2#
Phoenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grunge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phoenix's defenses.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Grunge.
Nice body punch from Grunge - that landed with a thud.
Grunge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
Grunge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grunge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
Grunge looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Grunge has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Grunge.
#T3#
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grunge working aggressively here.
Grunge tries to land knees in the clinch but Phoenix avoids the damage to the body.
Grunge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Grunge throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Grunge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grunge.
Grunge lands with a kick to the ribs.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunge. Grunge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt
and Grunge counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Grunge ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Grunge avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Grunge throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Grunge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phoenix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grunge slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Grunge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grunge throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Grunge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grunge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grunge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grunge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grunge tries to land a front kick but Phoenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grunge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Grunge moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Grunge throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
As Grunge backs off Phoenix throws a huge counter combo but Grunge manages to avoid it all.
Phoenix throws a nice head kick!
Tommy Grunge is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Grunge as Phoenix shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Grunge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Grunge finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunge.
Grunge works the jab nicely.
Grunge looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Grunge moves into the clinch successfully.
Phoenix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tommy Grunge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix managing to block the knees to the body from Grunge.
Grunge scores with a knee to the head.
Phoenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phoenix avoids the elbow strike from Grunge, against the cage.
Phoenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phoenix is working for takedown but Grunge is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Grunge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grunge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grunge misses with a knee strike.
Grunge avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Grunge throws an elbow that misses.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grunge's elbow.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Grunge.
Grunge with a knee to the head.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phoenix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grunge's brow.
Grunge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grunge.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Grunge is leaning against Phoenix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Grunge. #ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
Grunge pushes Phoenix against the cage. Grunge is working some dirty boxing. Grunge pushes off with a quick right hook! Phoenix goes down! Phoenix tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Grunge moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Grunge!
Our winner, Tommy Grunge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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#R1#
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range.
It appears Burns Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burns Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grunge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge throws a leg kick that misses.
Grunge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grunge dips to his left and cracks Burns Jr with an uppercut!
Grunge moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Burns Jr misses its intended target.
Grunge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grunge can pounce on him.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Grunge slaps the foot to one side.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunge.
Burns Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grunge.
Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.#T1#
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grunge throws a chopping leg kick but Burns Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Grunge.
Grunge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns Jr.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.
Grunge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grunge checks the leg kick.
Grunge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grunge checks it well.
Grunge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Grunge misses. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grunge.
Grunge just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg 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!
Grunge throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that Grunge was not able to check.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Grunge throws a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grunge thinks about the counter body kick.
Burns Jr wants to slow Grunge down by chopping away at his legs.
Grunge feints a counter leg kick.
Grunge keeps Burns Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Grunge avoids it easily.
Grunge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grunge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
A big left from Grunge misses.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grunge counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr. #T3#
Grunge throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Grunge checks it.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grunge is looking to slow Burns Jr down with leg kicks.
Grunge lands a right hook to the body.
Burns Jr looks to land a right hand but Grunge moved out of range.
A jab from Burns Jr misses.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Grunge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Grunge avoids a kick to the body.
Grunge tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns Jr is wise to it.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Grunge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns Jr throws a front kick that sends Grunge stumbling back into the cage.
Grunge misses the shot to the body.
Grunge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Burns Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Grunge.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grunge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grunge checks a leg kick.
Grunge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grunge lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Grunge thumps Burns Jr with a low kick.
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 Simba Burns Jr 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.
#R2#
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr sets himself, and Grunge steps forward looking for the clinch! Burns Jr avoids it this time.
Grunge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Grunge has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burns Jr avoids the head kick by Grunge.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Grunge throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grunge.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Grunge throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grunge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grunge throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Grunge misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grunge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Grunge.
Grunge is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
Grunge lands a nice hook to Burns Jr's body. Burns Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Grunge moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Grunge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grunge slips a jab from Burns Jr.
Grunge checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Burns Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick
and Grunge counters with an outside leg kick.
Grunge misses with a body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grunge's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunge.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Grunge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns Jr connects with a right hand. Grunge shakes it off.
Burns Jr takes one on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Grunge shrugs it off though.
Burns Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grunge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Grunge throws a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Grunge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Grunge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Grunge avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grunge.
Grunge checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grunge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grunge misses the shot to the body.
Grunge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns Jr is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Grunge only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grunge jabs Burns Jr right on the nose. Burns Jr blinks but takes it well.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Grunge sees coming a mile off.
Grunge throws a push kick but Burns Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Grunge looks for the body kick but Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Grunge throws a lazy head kick
and Burns Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Grunge 's knee.
Grunge tries to clinch but Burns Jr moves out of range. #T4#
Grunge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grunge connects with a right hand. Burns Jr shakes it off.
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!
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grunge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grunge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grunge's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grunge 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.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grunge is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Grunge moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr backing away here, and Grunge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grunge throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Grunge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grunge stuns Burns Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grunge is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Grunge throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grunge really felt that one!
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Grunge checks a leg kick.
Grunge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Grunge misses.
Grunge 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.
Grunge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr throws a jab when Grunge was well out of range.
It seemed like Grunge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tommy Grunge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grunge feints and then cracks Burns Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns Jr down.
Grunge has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grunge flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns Jr steps away.
Grunge throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Grunge saw it coming and moves away.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Grunge's legs.
Grunge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns Jr with a body shot.
Burns Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grunge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grunge throws a body shot but no joy.
Grunge misses with a wild combination.
Grunge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
Grunge throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Grunge moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grunge slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunge scores with a body shot.
Grunge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Grunge lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grunge motions for Burns Jr to come forward. Grunge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr lands with an overhand left.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grunge looks to throw the jab but Burns Jr is out of range. #T3#
Burns Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Grunge thows a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Grunge's corner calls for a 1-2. Grunge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grunge.
Burns Jr misses with a left hand
and Grunge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grunge throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Grunge is looking for the big counter here.
Grunge throws a head kick that misses.
Grunge dodges the punch combination from Burns Jr.
Grunge throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns Jr.
Some bone on bone action there as Grunge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grunge misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Grunge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grunge misses the jab.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Grunge moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Grunge's knee but Grunge avoids it well.
Grunge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grunge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot lands for Grunge.
Grunge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grunge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Grunge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Simba Burns Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Grunge scores with a jab.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Grunge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grunge throws a lazy head kick
and Burns Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Grunge checks a leg kick.
Grunge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunge.
Grunge feints a jab promting Burns Jr to slip. Grunge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burns Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grunge misses with a body punch
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that Grunge was not able to check.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grunge's sensitive parts.
Grunge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Grunge down with leg kicks.
Grunge throws the kick towards the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Grunge as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Grunge.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Grunge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grunge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grunge. Burns Jr shrugs it off though.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grunge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Grunge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grunge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grunge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grunge counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Grunge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Grunge avoids it easily.#T2#
Grunge feints and then cracks Burns Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns Jr down.
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Grunge thows a body kick. Burns Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge is looking for the big counter here.
Burns Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grunge tries a head kick but it misses.
Grunge lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
Grunge throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Grunge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
It looked like Burns Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grunge is looking to clinch.
Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Grunge.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Grunge moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Burns Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Grunge's leg but Grunge calmly moves out of range.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Grunge misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Grunge sees coming a mile off.
You can see that Grunge has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns Jr - that will leave a mark!
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Burns Jr is predictable there
and Grunge counters with a good low kick that Burns Jr was not able to check.
Grunge checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Grunge throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Grunge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Grunge misses.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge moved away.
Grunge moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tommy Grunge 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! This is the final round!
#R5#
Grunge looks to land a right hand but Burns Jr moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunge misses the target.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grunge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunge.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns Jr backing away here, and Grunge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Grunge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grunge connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grunge throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Grunge throws the kick towards the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grunge counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Grunge as he checks the leg kick.
Grunge is looking for the big counter here.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Grunge.
Grunge checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
A right-left combo lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Grunge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Grunge feints a counter leg kick.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
As Grunge backs away, Burns Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grunge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns Jr is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Grunge's leg but Grunge calmly moves out of range.
Grunge thows a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it
and Burns Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Grunge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grunge! But no joy.#T2#
Grunge scores with the left hand. Burns Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grunge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grunge just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurns Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut
and Grunge counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Grunge misses.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Grunge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Grunge to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
A shot to the liver by Grunge. Beautiful body shot.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Grunge thinks about the counter body kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
Grunge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Grunge tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick.
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range.
Grunge is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Grunge looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Nice shot lands for Grunge.
Grunge throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grunge throws the kick towards the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr scores with a jab.
Grunge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge moved away.
Grunge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Grunge moves out of range.
Burns Jr motions for Grunge to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Grunge misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Grunge.
Well Grunge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Simba Burns Jr said 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. Good fight Grunge, respect for actually taking a challenge for the first time in your 30 fight career. But you lost to the best so no shame in that buddy.'.
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Event:
CEC 436
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Grunge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Viulu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Viulu throws a series of punches but Grunge moves out of range.
Viulu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viulu throws a hook to the side of Grunge's head but Grunge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grunge appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grunge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grunge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viulu looks to throw the jab but Grunge is out of range.
Viulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viulu moves out of range of the strikes.
Viulu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Grunge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grunge throws a head kick but Viulu moves out of range.
Viulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grunge thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Viulu if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Viulu moves into the clinch.
Grunge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grunge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viulu misses with a body punch.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Viulu lands an uppercut.#T1#
Grunge can't find room to land a body shot as Viulu controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Grunge breaks the clinch.
Viulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viulu misses the shot to the body.
Grunge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grunge moves out of range of the strikes.
Viulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viulu scores with a hook to the body. Grunge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
Grunge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Viulu throws a right hand that Grunge ducks under and follows up with a left that Grunge also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Viulu forces Grunge back against the cage and clinches.
Viulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Grunge controls his hands.
Viulu scores with a hook to the body.
Viulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Viulu lands a shoulder strike.
Grunge misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Viulu.
Viulu is pushing Grunge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Grunge breaks the clinch.
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!
A swing and a miss from Grunge.
Viulu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Viulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grunge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viulu throws out a loose jab but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viulu throws out a loose jab but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunge feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grunge lands a head kick. Viulu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grunge.
Viulu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grunge scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Grunge throws a push kick but Viulu slaps the foot to one side.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Grunge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viulu misses with a wild body shot.
Viulu connects with a looping right hand.
Viulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grunge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Grunge.
Viulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grunge.
Grunge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viulu.
Viulu scores with a punch to the head.
Viulu tries to clinch but Grunge moves away
and Grunge counters with a low kick, right behind Viulu 's knee.
Grunge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grunge.
Viulu darts in trying to clinch
and Grunge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Viulu has closed the distance and engaged Grunge in a clinch.
#T4#
Grunge lands with a right to the head.
Grunge blocking some punches.
Viulu is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grunge.
Viulu leaning against his opponent.
Grunge misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grunge.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Viulu avoids a wild elbow strike from Grunge.
Viulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grunge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grunge lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Viulu misses with some punches.
Viulu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
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 Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Viulu fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Grunge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viulu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grunge keeps Viulu at a distance using the push kick.
Grunge swats away the attempt to clinch by Viulu.
Viulu swings for the body but Grunge moves out of range.
Grunge connects with the punch.
Viulu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grunge counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Grunge.
Viulu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grunge.
Grunge throws a hook but Viulu avoids it easily.
Grunge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grunge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grunge just misses with a punch to the body.
Grunge looks to throw the jab but Viulu is out of range. #T1#
Viulu swings for the body but Grunge moves out of range.
Viulu's corner calls for a 1-2. Viulu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Viulu tries to clinch
and Grunge counters with a good low kick that Viulu was not able to check.
Viulu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grunge under the eye.
Viulu throws a series of strikes that have Grunge backpedaling.
Grunge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Viulu tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grunge.
Viulu scores with a jab to the head.
Viulu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grunge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunge misses with a hook. Viulu ducked under it nicely.
Grunge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Viulu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grunge scores with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Viulu blocks the leg kick.
Viulu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grunge counters with a two punch combo. #T2##CL2#
Viulu rushes Grunge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viulu pushes Grunge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viulu tries to work over Grunge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viulu blocks an uppercut.
Viulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunge trying to land knees to the body.
Viulu working aggressively here.
Grunge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viulu. #BC#
Grunge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Grunge circles away.
Grunge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Grunge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grunge 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.
Nice shot by Grunge.
Viulu throws the left hand but Grunge avoids the punch easily.
Grunge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tommy Grunge is winning the standup battle so far.
Grunge slips a jab from Viulu.#CL2#
Viulu moves into the clinch.
Grunge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunge lands an elbow that stopped Viulu in his tracks for a moment.
Viulu avoiding damage as Grunge throws knees to the body.
Viulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Viulu trying to control the position but instead, Grunge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Viulu into the cage.
Viulu takes a shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viulu trying to stall but Grunge improves his position.
Viulu blocking some punches.
Viulu misses with the head strike.
Viulu effectively controlling the action here.
Viulu slows down the pace here.
Viulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grunge.
Viulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grunge can't find room to land a body shot as Viulu controls the action.
Viulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grunge works on Viulu's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viulu.
Grunge scores with a shot to the side of Viulu's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge dominated that second round.
That's time! Grunge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A jab from Grunge misses.
Grunge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Viulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grunge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Viulu backs away, Grunge returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Grunge there.
Viulu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grunge counters with an inside leg kick.
Grunge lands a nice shot to the body.
Viulu throws a lazy uppercut
and Grunge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grunge.#ROC#
Viulu is rocked!
Grunge cracks the inside of Viulu's front leg.
Viulu is still on wobbly legs! Can Grunge finish him?
Grunge lands an uppercut, right on the button! Viulu tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Grunge!
A very excited looking Tommy Grunge 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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