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Event:
Death Squad 330:Karol v Roman
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Axelsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gragula throwing a counter right hand but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
Gragula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gragula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gragula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Axelsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gragula fails with a takedown attempt.
Axelsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gragula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Axelsson lands a left and a right that send Gragula crashing to the mat, dazed. Axelsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Viktor Gragula has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Axelsson cracks Gragula with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Axelsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gragula to stand back up!#ROC2#
Gragula is rocked!
Gragula 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.
Axelsson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Gragula's head, knocking him out cold! Axelsson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ansgar Axelsson!
After the big win, Ansgar Axelsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Viktor Gragula stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hate werewolves'.
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Event:
Death Squad 327:Donnie v Chris
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Gragula tries for a takedown but Degrizz circles away easily
and Degrizz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Degrizz throws a combination. Gragula tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gragula tries to clinch but Degrizz moves out of range.
No luck for Gragula with that takedown attempt.
Gragula shoots in and drives through. Degrizz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz lands a lovely overhand right.
Degrizz is looking to slow Gragula down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula wants to clinch
and Degrizz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gragula shoots in for a double leg but Degrizz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gragula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Degrizz defends well and Gragula ends up having to push Degrizz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Gragula shoots in for a takedown but Degrizz shows good takedown defense.
Degrizz 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.
No luck for Gragula with that takedown attempt.
Gragula misses with a takedown attempt
and Degrizz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gragula has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gragula there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gragula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Degrizz connects with a leg kick. Gragula looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Degrizz cracks Gragula with an open hand slap.
Gragula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Degrizz tries to avoid it but Gragula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Degrizz to the ground. Degrizz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gragula throws a wild body kick that Degrizz sees coming a mile off.
Degrizz throws out a counter right but Gragula avoids it with no problem.
Gragula misses with an uppercut
and Degrizz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gragula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Gragula tries to clinch but Degrizz is having none of it.
Degrizz tries a quick counter leg kick but Gragula is wise to it.
Gragula 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.
Gragula with a poor takedown
and Degrizz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Degrizz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gragula shoots in looking for a takedown but Degrizz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gragula's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gragula gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Degrizz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gragula had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Degrizz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gragula walks into a stiff left hand from Degrizz.
Degrizz leaves Gragula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gragula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Degrizz lands a body shot.
Gragula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Degrizz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Degrizz lands a leg kick that knocks Gragula off balance momentarily.
Degrizz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gragula throws a left and a right that both miss
and Degrizz counters with a thumping low kick.
Degrizz connects with an inside leg kick.
Gragula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gragula lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gragula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Degrizz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Gragula pushes Degrizz up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Degrizz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gragula is struggling to control the position.
Degrizz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gragula tries to pull guard but Degrizz holds him up against the cage and eventually Gragula drops back down to his feet.
Degrizz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Degrizz blocks a body shot from Gragula.
Degrizz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gragula tries to stall but Degrizz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gragula tries to pull guard but Degrizz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gragula drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Degrizz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Degrizz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Degrizz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Degrizz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gragula - the referee stops the clock and Degrizz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gragula. Degrizz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gragula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Degrizz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viktor Gragula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gragula wants to clinch but Degrizz slips to the side
and Degrizz counters with a thumping low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gragula or perhaps it was just good defense by Degrizz, which made it look bad.
Gragula is looking to clinch.
Degrizz connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Degrizz, right into the meat.
Gragula tries to clinch there but Degrizz circles away.
A little jabbing left from Degrizz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Degrizz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gragula.
#T1#
Gragula wants to clinch but Degrizz slips to the side
and Degrizz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gragula wants to clinch but Degrizz slips to the side
letting Degrizz counter with a right hand.
Gragula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gragula darts in trying to clinch
letting Degrizz counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Degrizz.
Gragula missing with a left hand there. Degrizz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Degrizz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Degrizz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gragula under the eye.
Gragula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Degrizz to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Degrizz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz connects with a looping right hand.
Gragula throws an off balance right hand
and Gragula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jim Degrizz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gragula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Degrizz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Degrizz.
Gragula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Degrizz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gragula somewhat.
Gragula looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gragula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Degrizz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gragula doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Degrizz connects with a body shot.
Gragula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gragula. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gragula throws a wild body kick that Degrizz sees coming a mile off.
Degrizz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Degrizz lands with an uppercut that bounces Gragula off the cage and back into range.
Gragula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Degrizz defends well and Gragula ends up having to push Degrizz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gragula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gragula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Degrizz.
Degrizz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gragula tries to clinch but Degrizz moves out of range.
Degrizz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Gragula misses the target.
Jim Degrizz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
No luck for Gragula with that takedown attempt.
Gragula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Degrizz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gragula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Degrizz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gragula tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Degrizz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Degrizz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gragula attempts a counter takedown but Degrizz avoids it well and moves away.
Viktor Gragula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Degrizz cracks Gragula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Degrizz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Degrizz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Degrizz feints and then cracks Gragula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gragula down.
Gragula fails with the takedown
and Degrizz counters with a right hand to the body.
Gragula misses with a hook
enabling Degrizz to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Degrizz.
Gragula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Degrizz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz lands an overhand right.
Gragula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Degrizz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gragula's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Degrizz, as that shot connected.
Gragula with a lazy takedown attempt
and Degrizz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gragula throws a right hand that misses
and Degrizz counters with a nice body shot.
Degrizz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Degrizz.
Gragula fails with the takedown.
Degrizz lands a body shot.
Degrizz lands a lovely overhand right.
Gragula shoots and misses
and Degrizz counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Gragula is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gragula right on the button. Gragula goes down! Degrizz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Degrizz gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Degrizz!
A victorious Jim Degrizz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Viktor Gragula was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate werewolves'.
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Event:
Death Squad 319:Roman v Pablo
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Gragula takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gragula avoids the head kick by Kvasov.
A shot to the liver by Kvasov. Beautiful body shot.
Kvasov with a hook.
Kvasov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Kvasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gragula has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gragula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gragula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kvasov.
Kvasov lands a nice uppercut.
Kvasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Gragula breaks from the clinch.
Kvasov looks to clinch
and Gragula counters with a left and a right that stings Kvasov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvasov misses with a body punch
#TD2#
so Gragula counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gragula stops Kvasov from standing up. #ES#
Kvasov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gragula is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Gragula breaks the clinch.
Kvasov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gragula. Gragula gets slowly back to his feet.
Kvasov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Gragula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kvasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gragula controls his hands.
Gragula is trying to break the clinch but Kvasov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kvasov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gragula looking to stall.
Kvasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Gragula using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kvasov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
A hook to the body from Kvasov.
Kvasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvasov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kvasov trying to stall but Gragula improves his position.
Gragula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kvasov scores with a shoulder strike.
Gragula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gragula tries a body shot but Kvasov blocks it.
Gragula looking to stall.
Kvasov taking a breather.
Kvasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gragula is trying to break the clinch but Kvasov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kvasov misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Gragula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kvasov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gragula circles away.
Gragula throws a counter combo.#T3#
Gragula takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gragula tries to move into range but Kvasov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Kvasov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gragula pulls Kvasov into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gragula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Kvasov gets to his feet. Gragula looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Gragula gets tackled into the ropes by Kvasov. Kvasov maintains the clinch.
Kvasov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kvasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kvasov digs a right hand underneath Gragula's ribcage. Gragula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gragula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gragula blocking some punches.
Gragula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Gragula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gragula has a couple of punches blocked by Kvasov.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gragula tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kvasov avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kvasov just leaning against Gragula, taking a breather.
Gragula trying to stall but Kvasov improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kvasov.
Gragula tries to pull guard but Kvasov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Gragula tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gragula can't break the clinch.
Kvasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gragula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gragula is trying to pull guard but Kvasov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kvasov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gragula.
Kvasov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gragula backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kvasov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kvasov moves into the clinch.
Kvasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kvasov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kvasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gragula tries for a takedown but Kvasov manages to get underhooks.
Kvasov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Kvasov.
#TD2#
Gragula has Kvasov pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gragula pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Kvasov tumbling to the mat - Gragula dives into Kvasov's guard.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet but Gragula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula wants to pass the guard but Kvasov is keeping the position.#T1#
Gragula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Kvasov uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Gragula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kvasov at a distance.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kvasov sprawls well. Kvasov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gragula gets slowly back to his feet.
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
Kvasov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gragula.
Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kvasov wants to clinch up but Gragula keeps it at a distance.
Roman Kvasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kvasov but Kvasov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Kvasov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gragula counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Gragula decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gragula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvasov is staying active underneath Gragula, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Kvasov kicks off Gragula and gets to his feet.
Kvasov throws a good cross that connects.
Gragula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kvasov circles away.#CL#
Kvasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kvasov lands a body shot.
Kvasov works on Gragula's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Kvasov managing to block the knees to the body from Gragula.
Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gragula's elbow.
Kvasov lands with a left to the head.
Kvasov is trying to stall.
Kvasov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Kvasov.
#BC2#
Gragula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kvasov closes the distance and clinches.
Gragula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kvasov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kvasov lands a right hand.
A short left from Kvasov.
Kvasov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gragulas head.
Kvasov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kvasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Gragula manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Kvasov wanted to stand there but Gragula had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gragula is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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!
Gragula trying to control but Kvasov is working from the bottom. #ES#
Kvasov uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Roman Kvasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gragula has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gragula there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gragula fails with a takedown attempt.
Kvasov tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kvasov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gragula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kvasov works the jab nicely.
Gragula misses with a head kick.
Kvasov looks to throw the jab but Gragula is out of range.
Kvasov looks to throw the jab but Gragula is out of range.
Gragula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvasov.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kvasov sprawls well. Kvasov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gragula gets slowly back to his feet.
Gragula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov lands a head shot.
Gragula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Kvasov tries to clinch there but Gragula circles away.
Gragula with the counter takedown but Kvasov avoids it easily.
Gragula shoots in looking for a takedown but Kvasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gragula's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gragula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gragula fails with the takedown.
It looked like Kvasov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roman Kvasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gragula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Kvasov.
Gragula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roman Kvasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gragula tries to clinch
and Kvasov counters with a series of strikes. Gragula will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Gragula is rocked!
Kvasov drops Gragula with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gragula! Kvasov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kvasov!
Roman Kvasov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Viktor Gragula spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate werewolves'.
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Event:
Death Squad 317:Brian v Zlatan
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Gragula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gragula throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bowman counter with a right hand. #TD#
Bowman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gragula's guard.
Bowman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gragula working for a triangle but Bowman defends it easily.
Bowman trying to control but Gragula is working from the bottom.
Gragula is looking to stand up but Bowman isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman lands a couple of elbows.
Bowman working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bowman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Bowman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Gragula looks for a takedown but Bowman sprawls well.
Casey Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gragula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bowman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bowman throws a nice looking combination but Gragula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bowman scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bowman. Beautiful body shot.
Bowman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowman connects with a right hand. Gragula shakes it off.#TD#
Bowman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bowman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gragula is trying to escape the position but Bowman is controlling the position.
Gragula is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bowman tries to advance to mount but Gragula denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gragula to see if he's OK.#SU#
Bowman decides to stand back up. Bowman steps back and let's Gragula get back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Bowman scores with a four punch combination!
Gragula doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowman circles away.
Bowman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Bowman closes the distance and pushes Gragula back into the cage.
Bowman tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Bowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bowman jabs Gragula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gragula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bowman pinned against the cage. Bowman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Casey Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.#CL#
Bowman instigates a clinch. #T3#
Good body shot from Bowman.
Bowman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Bowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gragula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Gragula takes the fight into the clinch.
Gragula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bowman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gragula doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowman circles away.
As Gragula looks to move away, Bowman throws a big counter combo but Gragula just gets out of the way.
Bowman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gragula momentarily.
Gragula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bowman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gragula misses with a takedown
and Bowman counters with a big head kick but Gragula shrugs it off. #TD#
Bowman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gragula did well to prevent Bowman getting side control.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman winds up and cracks Gragula with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bowman wants to control but Gragula is keeping him busy.
Gragula wants to control but Bowman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gragula punching from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Gragula is defending against the submission attempts here by Bowman.
Bowman winds up and cracks Gragula with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gragula tries to get to full guard but Bowman has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Bowman there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Bowman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gragula with a poor takedown
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Bowman gets a clinch. #BC#
Bowman breaks the clinch.
Gragula shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gragula's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowman. That's going to slow Gragula down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bowman!
Bowman misses with a body kick.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowman but Bowman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Casey Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Gragula throws a head kick but Bowman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Bowman slams his shin into Gragula's torso.
Casey Bowman is winning the standup battle so far.
Gragula with a poor takedown
and Bowman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gragula is breathing heavily.
Gragula is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bowman.
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!
Bowman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bowman wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Bowman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gragula will feel that in the morning.
Bowman lands a head kick!
Bowman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gragula is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Bowman shoots in and gets a takedown into Gragula's guard.
Bowman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Bowman stands and steps away. Gragula gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gragula tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Bowman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowman lands a brutal head kick. Gragula looks out on his feet and Bowman throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Casey Bowman!
Casey Bowman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Viktor Gragula was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate werewolves'.
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Event:
Death Squad 305:Page v Marcus
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Gragula tries to clinch but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Gragula closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCracken to the mat! McCracken manages to get full guard.
We've been hearing that Gragula has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McCracken wants to stand and escape but Gragula is having none of it.
Gragula cracks McCracken with a solid left hand.
McCracken keeping moving, preventing Gragula from controlling successfully.
Gragula cracks McCracken with a solid left hand.
Gragula won't allow McCracken to get back to his feet.
McCracken keeping moving, preventing Gragula from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula connects with a couple of short punches.
Gragula throwing strikes but missing.
McCracken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gragula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
McCracken seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gragula with a nice head shot there.
McCracken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gragula is controlling him.
Gragula trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
Gragula looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gragula drops back looking for a leg! McCracken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCracken manages to kick Gragula off! Gragula jumps back into McCracken's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCracken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gragula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gragula trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
McCracken seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gragula stays in close to McCracken's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCracken has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gragula is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gragula. #T3#
McCracken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gragula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCracken.
McCracken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gragula takes one to the chin there.
Paul McCracken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCracken cracks Gragula with an open hand slap.
McCracken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCracken misses with a hook
and Gragula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCracken scores with a sloppy right hand. Gragula should have avoided that one.
Gragula shoots in but McCracken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCracken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
McCracken thumps Gragula with a low kick.
Gragula 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.#T4#
Gragula takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gragula throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCracken! But no joy.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gragula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCracken.
McCracken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gragula fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCracken clobbers Gragula with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Gragula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCracken was covering up waiting for the punch and Gragula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gragula is looking to work some ground and pound but McCracken has wrist control.
Gragula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCracken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McCracken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
That kick from McCracken tenderised Gragula's leg. Gragula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gragula fails with the takedown.
McCracken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gragula.
McCracken cracks Gragula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gragula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCracken's waist but McCracken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gragula off to one side.
McCracken connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Gragula misses its intended target.
McCracken scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gragula misses with a takedown
and McCracken counters with a low kick, right behind Gragula 's knee.
McCracken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gragula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
No luck for Gragula with that takedown attempt.
McCracken cracks Gragula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paul McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gragula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCracken.
McCracken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gragula momentarily.
McCracken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gragula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gragula slips a jab and a cross from McCracken.
McCracken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gragula shoots in but no luck this time.
McCracken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gragula avoids the head kick by McCracken.
McCracken lands with an overhand left.
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
McCracken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gragula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
McCracken is trying to keep Gragula in close.
McCracken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gragula is controlling him.
McCracken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCracken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gragula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gragula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viktor Gragula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gragula drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCracken looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCracken looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCracken! #REVB##T3#
You can see the frustration on Gragula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCracken trying to control the position but Gragula is working away.
Gragula is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sloppy strikes there by McCracken.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCracken throws an elbow but Gragula slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCracken wants to control but Gragula is keeping him busy.
Gragula defending against the ground and pound.
McCracken wants to control but Gragula is keeping him busy.
Gragula gets back to half guard.
McCracken slows the pace down in half guard.
McCracken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gragula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McCracken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gragula feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McCracken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gragula stops McCracken from standing up. #SUB#
Gragula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gragula trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gragula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gragula wants to control from the top but McCracken keeps moving.
McCracken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gragula. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gragula throwing strikes from guard but McCracken blocks nicely. #T1#
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but McCracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCracken throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCracken slaps away a takedown attempt from Gragula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCracken cracks the inside of Gragula's front leg.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
Jab by McCracken.
McCracken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gragula circles away quickly and effectively.
Gragula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCracken's waist but McCracken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gragula off to one side.
McCracken throws a sloppy head kick and Gragula moves out of range easily. #T2#
McCracken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gragula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCracken defends well and Gragula ends up having to push McCracken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from McCracken.
Nice sprawl there from McCracken as Gragula shoots in.
Gragula shoots in for a double leg but McCracken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCracken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Gragula shoots in looking for a takedown. McCracken tries to sprawl out of it but Gragula keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCracken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCracken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCracken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gragula's calf.#KD2#
McCracken throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Gragula stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. McCracken follows into mount!
Viktor Gragula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McCracken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCracken with a couple of short strikes.
Gragula gets back to half guard.
Gragula moves into full guard.
Gragula has McCracken pulled in close to control his posture.
Paul McCracken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Gragula is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gragula looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCracken is one step ahead there.
Gragula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gragula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gragula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul McCracken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCracken winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul McCracken!
Paul McCracken took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Viktor Gragula spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate werewolves'.
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Event:
Death Squad 303
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gragula looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Szbrjcik trying to hold on to Gragula's head to control him but Gragula postures up.
Gragula thows a huge punch but Szbrjcik dodges it nicely.
Szbrjcik is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gragula jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Szbrjcik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gragula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szbrjcik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Szbrjcik is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Gragula stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Gragula gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Gragula trying to control the action but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gragula tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gragula throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gragula trying to control the position but Szbrjcik is working away.
Szbrjcik stops Gragula from passing to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gragula is looking to take a break and control but Szbrjcik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szbrjcik is trying to improve his position.
Gragula working away.
We've been hearing that Gragula has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gragula wants to control but Szbrjcik is keeping him busy.
Szbrjcik manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Gragula is trying to control the action in half guard but Szbrjcik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gragula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gragula lands a nice short elbow.#SU#
Gragula gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Szbrjcik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Gragula has one foot on Szbrjcik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gragula tries to clinch there but Szbrjcik circles away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Szbrjcik enables Gragula to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Szbrjcik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Szbrjcik tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4#
Szbrjcik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
Gragula stopping the sweep attempt from Szbrjcik.
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gragula tries to free his leg and advance position but Szbrjcik is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szbrjcik stalks Gragula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gragula's face. Gragula staggers backwards, shaken.
Gragula is looking to clinch but Szbrjcik is avoiding it.
#TD#
Szbrjcik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Szbrjcik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gragula sprawls well initially but Szbrjcik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szbrjcik is nestled in close to Gragula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Szbrjcik is trying to work for a kimura but Gragula is defending well.
Gragula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gragula.
Szbrjcik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szbrjcik distracts Gragula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik cracks Gragula with a solid left hand.
Gragula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gragula controls Szbrjcik momentarily but Szbrjcik frees himself.
Szbrjcik throwing strikes from guard but Gragula blocks nicely. #T1#
Szbrjcik lands a couple of digs.
Szbrjcik won't allow Gragula to sweep him here.
Gragula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szbrjcik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gragula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Szbrjcik is looking for a sweep. Gragula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gragula tries to pass to full mount but Szbrjcik defends it.
Gragula is nestled in close to Szbrjcik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gragula takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Szbrjcik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Szbrjcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szbrjcik wants to sweep here but Gragula controlling him for the moment.
Gragula pushing down on Szbrjcik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gragula connects with a nice short shot to Szbrjcik's temple.
Gragula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szbrjcik keeps working.
Szbrjcik is looking to control Gragula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Szbrjcik avoid being mounted?
Gragula is looking to advance position but Szbrjcik won't allow it.
Szbrjcik has a hand on Gragula's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gragula takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Gragula looking to control but Szbrjcik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gragula working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gragula controlling the position easily from mount.
Gragula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szbrjcik can do to turn this around?
Szbrjcik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Szbrjcik is trying desperately to improve position.
Gragula tries to control but Szbrjcik wriggling away.
Szbrjcik is desperately trying to improve his position but Gragula has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Gragula controlling the pace for now.
Gragula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Szbrjcik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szbrjcik is still trying to improve position.
Gragula can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Szbrjcik is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gragula looking to score a takedown here. Szbrjcik is defending well but Gragula drives through and ends up in Szbrjcik's guard.
Gragula is looking to work some ground and pound but Szbrjcik has wrist control.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Gragula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
Szbrjcik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Gragula wants to pass the guard but Szbrjcik is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Gragula changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szbrjcik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gragula working away.
Gragula taking a breather here.
Szbrjcik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gragula's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gragula is thwarting Szbrjcik's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Gragula winds up and cracks Szbrjcik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Waclav Szbrjcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Gragula trying to work for an americana but Szbrjcik has managed to regain full guard.
Gragula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gragula trying to control but Szbrjcik is working from the bottom.
Gragula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szbrjcik is keeping the position for now.
Gragula's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Viktor Gragula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Szbrjcik working for a triangle but Gragula defends it easily.
Szbrjcik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gragula's guard. #REVB##T3#
Szbrjcik stopping the sweep attempt from Gragula.
Gragula seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gragula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szbrjcik is working Gragula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Szbrjcik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Szbrjcik trying to control but Gragula is working from the bottom.
Gragula is adopting a defensive guard.
Szbrjcik won't allow Gragula to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Szbrjcik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gragula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gragula wants to sweep here but Szbrjcik controlling him for the moment.
Szbrjcik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Szbrjcik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szbrjcik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gragula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Szbrjcik landing some decent shots from guard.
Szbrjcik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szbrjcik lands a couple of elbows.
Szbrjcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Gragula is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Gragula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gragula, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Gragula!
After the big win, Viktor Gragula made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Death Squad 296:Danny v Dennis
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gragula gets a takedown into half guard.
Gragula stalling.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Gragula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gragula wants to take a breather but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Gragula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Gragula is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gragula might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simpson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Gragula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gragula looking to stall.
#TD#
Simpson wants the takedown. Gragula is fighting it off but Simpson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gragula's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Gragula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Gragula wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gragula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gragula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
Gragula wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Gragula decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gragula with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simpson trying to control here.
Gragula lands with a punch from half guard.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Gragula is very close to passing his half guard.
Gragula is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Gragula not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Gragula prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Gragula controlling the action here.
Gragula misses with a head shot. Simpson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Gragula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simpson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gragula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gragula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Gragula stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
Viktor Gragula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gragula pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Simpson pulls Gragula into guard.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving. #T1#
Simpson trying to keep a closed guard but Gragula is proving a slippery customer.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Gragula throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Gragula keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpson stands and throws Gragula's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Gragula manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simpson's best efforts.#SUB#
Simpson seems to be working for a kimura but Gragula defends the submission attempt.
Gragula wants to get back to full guard.
Gragula is pressing down on Simpson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simpson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Simpson trying to control but Gragula is working from the bottom.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simpson works over Gragula with some ground and pound from guard.
Gragula looking for a sweep. Not yet Gragula, not yet. #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.
Gragula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gragula drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Gragula is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.#TD2#
Gragula gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gragula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Simpson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gragula is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Simpson.
Simpson is not content to let Gragula control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gragula pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson avoids the elbow strike from Gragula, against the cage.
#TD#
Gragula is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simpson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gragula to the mat. Gragula regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gragula is retaining full guard.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gragula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson looking to sit in guard and control but Gragula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gragula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
Gragula tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Gragula won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Gragula is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him. #SU2#
Gragula decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get! #CL2#
Gragula rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Simpson pulls guard.
Gragula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Simpson has his foot on Gragula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gragula works his way back into a safe position though.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gragula trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson looking to control.
Viktor Gragula has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Gragula stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gragula pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Viktor Gragula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gragula is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SU2#
Gragula decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Gragula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gragula looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Simpson won't allow Gragula to get back to his feet.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gragula has wrist control.#T4#
Simpson wants to control from the top but Gragula keeps moving.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gragula holds on and takes a little breather.
Simpson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gragula keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Gragula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gragula 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Gragula!
Viktor Gragula took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Homer Simpson was interviewed post fight and said 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.
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Event:
Death Squad 291:Shuya v Dmitri
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Gragula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Gragula decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gragula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gragula misses with a head shot. Black uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Gragula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Black is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gragula, into his guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gragula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Gragula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gragula trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gragula looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gragula is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gragula working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
#SU#
Black decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gragula fails with the takedown.
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Gragula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tobias Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Black lands a head kick. Gragula smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Gragula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Black is trying to defend but Gragula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Gragula is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gragula to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Gragula seems to be looking for submissions.
#ES#
Black kicks off Gragula and gets to his feet.
Black cracks Gragula with a good jab.
Black connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Black pushes Gragula up against the cage in a clinch.
Gragula is looking for a takedown.
Gragula is trying to push Black away but Black has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gragula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gragula fails with a takedown attempt.
Black is looking for a counter combo.#KD#
Black lands a big head kick that sends Gragula tumbling to the mat! Black takes a step backwards and waves Gragula back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Black.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Gragula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gragula tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
and Black finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gragula walks forward, straight into a front kick from Black.
Gragula looks winded!
A thudding body kick lands there by Black!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Black.#KD#
Black lands a big head kick that sends Gragula tumbling to the mat! Black takes a step backwards and waves Gragula back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Gragula is rocked!
Black seems to be stalking Gragula here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Gragula drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tobias Black!
After the fight, Tobias Black was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Viktor Gragula stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hate werewolves'.
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