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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bystrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grundy is defending well.
Grundy jumps into guard, dragging Bystrom to the mat.
Bystrom pushing down on Grundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy trying to control here.
Bystrom is working for a kimura but Grundy is defending it quite comfortably.
Bystrom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grundy working for a triangle but Bystrom defends it easily.
Grundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grundy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bystrom is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Grundy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bystrom is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Grundy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.
Bystrom passes Grundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bystrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bystrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grundy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grundy looking to control.
Grundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bystrom defends well.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Bystrom tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bystrom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bystrom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bystrom is working for a kimura but Grundy is defending it quite comfortably.
Grundy tries to roll over but Bystrom keeps him under control.
Grundy is looking to control Bystrom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundy avoid being mounted?
Bystrom is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy is looking to control Bystrom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundy avoid being mounted?
Grundy is defending against the submission attempts here by Bystrom.
Grundy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grundy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bystrom throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Grundy's body to avoid the submission. Grundy has instead reached around Bystrom's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Grundy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy is the new heavyweight champion!
Brodie Grundy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grundy pinned against the cage. Grundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grundy instigates a clinch.
Grundy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grundy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grundy has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Grundy wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy is looking to improve his position.
Grundy gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Gracie
Grundy 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.
Grundy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Grundy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Grundy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grundy trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Grundy in close to his closed guard and prevents Grundy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls Grundy momentarily but Grundy frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grundy wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Gym inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Grundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grundy controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Grundy eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking to control Grundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is controlling Grundy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Grundy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Grundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grundy wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Grundy controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Grundy to pass to mount.
Grundy is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grundy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grundy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (0) Gracie
Grundy staying calm.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie wants to control but Grundy postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Grundy is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Grundy trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gracie is not content to let Grundy control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grundy is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Grundy trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy wants to take a breather but Gracie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Grundy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (5) vs (2) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Brodie Grundy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Richard Morgan!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grundy moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.
Morgan is looking for a takedown.
Grundy has picked Morgan up - he's going for a ride! Grundy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is trying to control Grundy's posture. Grundy takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Morgan! Grundy is rotating here... this could be the end... Morgan is out! Grundy has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 14118 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Baker (ranked 3488 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grundy slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grundy clinches up against the cage.
Grundy jumps guard and drags Baker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Grundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grundy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Baker has his hands clasped together but Grundy extends and breaks Baker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grundy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ADWGC 6
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 7179 p4p, 521 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 2329 p4p, 280 weight class). Duggan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Grundy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Duggan
Grundy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duggan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
Grundy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Duggan! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (0) Duggan
Grundy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy looking to control but Duggan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Duggan tries to hold on but Grundy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy tries to control but Duggan wriggling away.
Grundy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duggan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Duggan regains half guard.
Grundy is taking a breather. Duggan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy prevents Duggan from improving his position.
Grundy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duggan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grundy in particular looking to stall.
Grundy trying to control from half guard but Duggan is working away.
Grundy works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (0) Duggan
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Duggan can't escape the position.
Grundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grundy trying to control but Duggan is having none of it.
Grundy controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (11) vs (0) Duggan
Duggan tries to escape the position.
Grundy looking for the choke but no joy.
Grundy working for a choke but Duggan is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to control the position but Duggan frees himself and scrambles - Grundy manages to regain control in side control.
Grundy controls the position.
Duggan can't do much from the bottom here.
Grundy swings around for an armbar but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grundy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (11) vs (2) Duggan
Grundy looking to control.
Duggan looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duggan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duggan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Duggan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duggan defends it easily.
Grundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duggan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Grundy wants to control the position but Duggan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy is looking to control Duggan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundy avoid being mounted?
Grundy is staying active underneath Duggan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duggan is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grundy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Duggan is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy keeping control of the position.
Duggan moves into full mount! Grundy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (11) vs (5) Duggan
Duggan looking to secure an arm triangle but Grundy defends it well.
Grundy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Grundy wants to control but Duggan is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grundy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Grundy is defending well.
Grundy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grundy (15) vs (5) Duggan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to control the position but Duggan frees himself and scrambles - Grundy manages to regain control in side control.
Grundy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Grundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duggan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grundy wants to control but Duggan is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grundy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Duggan, who protects the arm well.
Grundy tries for a kimura but Duggan is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duggan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Duggan is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy trying to control the position but Duggan is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Brodie Grundy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 6957 p4p, 482 weight class) and Stan Judea (ranked 674 p4p, 98 weight class). Judea is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I want to be a woman - Monty Python. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Stan Judea!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Judea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Judea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grundy clinches.
Judea gets underhooks to prevent Grundy's takedown attempt.
Grundy jumps into guard, dragging Judea to the mat.
Judea wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.
Grundy wants to sweep here but Judea controlling him for the moment.
Judea passes Grundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Grundy gets back to full guard.
Judea wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grundy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grundy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Judea passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (0) vs (3) Judea
Grundy is trying to control Judea's posture but Judea avoids it.
Grundy manages to get back to half guard.
Judea moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (0) vs (6) Judea
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to control Judea's posture but Judea avoids it.
Grundy controls the position for a moment.
Judea is trying to move to mount but Grundy reverses beautifully and ends up in Judea's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (6) Judea
Grundy trying to control but Judea is working from the bottom.
Grundy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (6) Judea
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judea is trying to improve his position.
Judea is not content to let Grundy control the position.
Judea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grundy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grundy trying to control the action but Judea is working from the bottom.
Judea tries to buck Grundy off but Grundy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grundy trying to control the action but Judea is working from the bottom.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Judea tries to buck Grundy off but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy wants to control but Judea is keeping him busy.
Grundy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Judea, who protects the arm well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controls the position.
Grundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Judea tries to bench press Grundy off him but Grundy keeps the position.
Grundy wants to control but Judea is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Judea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grundy's best efforts.
Grundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Judea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundy wants to take a breather but Judea is having none of it.
Grundy is taking a breather. Judea says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Judea trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (6) Judea
Judea bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (8) vs (8) Judea
Judea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Judea is fighting to break Grundy's control of his arms but Grundy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grundy has an active guard here but Judea has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to control but Judea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grundy manages to get to full guard.
Grundy wants to sweep but no luck.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Judea from controlling successfully.
Grundy pulls Judea in close to prevent any damage.
Grundy looking for a guillotine here but Judea defends easily.
Grundy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Judea postures up.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Judea tries to pass.
Judea trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Judea pushes down on Grundy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Judea prevents Grundy from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Judea passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (11) Judea
Grundy is trying to escape the mount.
Grundy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grundy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Judea has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (14) Judea
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy gets back to half guard.
Judea prevents Grundy from improving his position.
Judea is pressing down on Grundy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grundy is holding on for now.
Grundy wants to control but Judea is keeping busy.
Grundy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grundy is looking to control Judea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundy avoid being mounted?
Grundy tries to get to full guard but Judea has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is controlling Judea's trapped leg to prevent Judea from advancing to side control.
Judea wants to free his trapped foot but Grundy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Judea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Judea looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Judea is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control here.
Judea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grundy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Judea prevents Grundy from improving his position.
Grundy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judea's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grundy (12) vs (14) Judea
Grundy wants to control but Judea is keeping busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controls the action.
Grundy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Judea has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Judea rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grundy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judea is trying to get back to full guard.
Judea is refusing to be controlled, as Grundy sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judea wins on points by 14 to 12.
Stan Judea made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 6721 p4p, 479 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11648 p4p, 538 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grundy drives through and clinches with Kimura against the cage.
Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grundy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kimura to the mat. Kimura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Grundy is proving a slippery customer.
Grundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grundy passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Grundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Grundy wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is controlling Grundy's trapped leg to prevent Grundy from advancing to side control.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Grundy has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Grundy is very close to passing his half guard.
Grundy controlling the action here.
Grundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is staying active underneath Grundy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control but Grundy manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (0) Kimura
Grundy controlling the pace for now.
Grundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Grundy's attempts to control the action.
Grundy controlling from mount.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Grundy looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Grundy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (8) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura wants to control his opponent's hands but Grundy gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy working for the choke.
Kimura turns into Grundy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (8) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grundy 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.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.
Grundy trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Grundy is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grundy looking to control.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Grundy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grundy is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura staying calm.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grundy trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Grundy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Grundy wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura prevents Grundy from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grundy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura pushing down on Grundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grundy sees it coming and defends easily.
Grundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Grundy is looking to improve his position.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grundy controlling the position well.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundy avoid being mounted?
Kimura trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura 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.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (8) vs (8) Kimura
Kimura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grundy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kimura yanks on the arm and Grundy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 6318 p4p, 525 weight class) and Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 2282 p4p, 276 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rastaphan Dominatrix!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dominatrix is trying to drag Grundy to the mat but Grundy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dominatrix is pressed up against the cage. Grundy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dominatrix down to the mat. Dominatrix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grundy 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.
Dominatrix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grundy defends it nicely.
Dominatrix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grundy to the mat! Grundy manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (0) vs (2) Dominatrix
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix slips nicely into half guard.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominatrix forces his way into half guard.
Grundy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominatrix pulls his head out easily.
Dominatrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grundy is refusing to be controlled, as Dominatrix sits in half guard.
Grundy manages to get to full guard.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Dominatrix is fighting to break Grundy's control of his arms but Grundy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grundy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (2) Dominatrix
Dominatrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grundy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dominatrix throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grundy escapes and throws Dominatrix's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (2) Dominatrix
Dominatrix is trying to get back to half guard.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominatrix keeps working.
Dominatrix felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grundy tries for a kimura but Dominatrix is defending well.
Grundy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dominatrix is trying to control Grundy's posture but Grundy avoids it.
Grundy wants to control but Dominatrix is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is looking for a sweep.
Dominatrix is not content to let Grundy control the position.
Dominatrix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grundy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grundy (5) vs (6) Dominatrix
Grundy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dominatrix has control of Grundy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grundy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dominatrix trying to control but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix working for a guillotine from mount but Grundy is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy can't escape the position.
Grundy wants to control but Dominatrix is having none of it.
Grundy is looking to improve his position but Dominatrix isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominatrix wants to take Grundy's back here but Grundy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dominatrix is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grundy is surviving well by controlling Dominatrix's body position as best he can.
Grundy regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix controlling the action here.
Grundy trying to control here.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grundy controls Dominatrix momentarily but Dominatrix frees himself.
Dominatrix wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.
Dominatrix is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominatrix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominatrix passes Grundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominatrix seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grundy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grundy is trying to control but can't.
Dominatrix seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
Grundy is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to get to full guard but Dominatrix has control of the leg.
Grundy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Dominatrix wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Dominatrix is looking for a kimura here.
Dominatrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grundy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grundy is defending against the submission attempts here by Dominatrix.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grundy is controlling Dominatrix's posture.
Dominatrix won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
Dominatrix looking to pass the guard.
Dominatrix stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Dominatrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominatrix is stalling in the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is pulling down on Dominatrix's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominatrix, at least for the moment.
Grundy looking for a guillotine here but Dominatrix defends easily.
Dominatrix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grundy's guard.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Dominatrix is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominatrix prevents Grundy from improving his position.
Dominatrix maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grundy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dominatrix has cracked it and Grundy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dominatrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rastaphan Dominatrix!
A less than humble Rastaphan Dominatrix misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1881 p4p, 226 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 5874 p4p, 467 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grundy darts in and clinches Shifter up against the cage.
Shifter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grundy uses from the top position.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shifter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shifter pulls Grundy in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter trying to keep a closed guard but Grundy is proving a slippery customer.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter is trying to keep Grundy in close.
Grundy is pushing down on Shifter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shifter is fighting to maintain full guard but Grundy has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control but Grundy postures up.
Grundy is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shifter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Grundy controlling the pace.
Grundy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
Grundy is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Grundy wants to pass to mount but Shifter is defending the position.
Shifter is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy controlling the pace.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Grundy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Grundy wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Grundy trying to control from Shifter's half guard. Shifter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy passes Shifter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shifter is doing well to control the position and prevent Grundy from advancing to side control.
Grundy works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (0) vs (3) Grundy
Shifter is trying desperately to improve position.
Grundy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (0) vs (6) Grundy
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shifter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Grundy avoiding Shifter 's attempts to control his hands.
Shifter tries to break free.
Shifter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Grundy gets his hands free as Shifter looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy is controlling the pace.
Grundy wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grundy trying to control from half guard but Shifter is working away.
Grundy is thwarting Shifter's attempts to control the position.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grundy pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter trying to control here.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shifter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shifter sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Grundy slows the pace down in half guard.
Grundy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shifter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control from half guard but Shifter is working away.
Grundy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grundy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shifter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grundy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grundy is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grundy stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is not content to let Grundy control the position.
Shifter tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to control but Grundy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grundy is controlling the pace.
Grundy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grundy is thwarting Shifter's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy wins on points by 6 to 0.
Brodie Grundy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 4
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 582 p4p, 73 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 4990 p4p, 427 weight class). Galanos comes to the cage accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galanos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grundy as he jumps to the side.
Galanos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Grundy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
Grundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Galanos from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos is trying to work for a kimura but Grundy is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos passes into side control, despite Grundy's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Grundy
Grundy is trying to get back to half guard.
Grundy is still trying to improve position.
Grundy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galanos trying to control the position but Grundy is working away.
A lull in the action here as Galanos stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
Grundy wants to control but Galanos postures up.
Grundy is looking to reverse the position.
Galanos has control of an arm but Grundy manages to advance to Galanos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (5) vs (4) Grundy
Grundy is looking for the choke from the back position but Galanos is controlling his hands well.
Grundy is not going to allow Galanos to sit and survive in this position.
Galanos tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Galanos taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 1
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 1962 p4p, 214 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 4623 p4p, 432 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; TJ Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grundy closes the distance and clinches.
Grundy pulls Hearts into guard.
Grundy is trying to keep Hearts in close.
Grundy is pulling down on Hearts's head. It's preventing any offense from Hearts, at least for the moment.
Hearts is stalling in the full guard.
Hearts postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
Grundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hearts defends it easily.
Grundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy wants to improve his position but instead Hearts has moved into half guard.
Grundy tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
Grundy actively working from the bottom here.
Grundy is refusing to be controlled, as Hearts sits in half guard.
Hearts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Grundy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hearts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hearts's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hearts (0) vs (4) Grundy
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hearts tries to escape the position.
Hearts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
What can Hearts do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Grundy working for a choke but Hearts reverses nicely into Grundy 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (4) Grundy
Grundy wants to control the position but Hearts says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
Hearts prevents Grundy from improving his position.
Hearts is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Hearts tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
Grundy is not content to let Hearts control the position.
Grundy tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
Grundy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
Grundy is trying to control but Hearts manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (5) vs (4) Grundy
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to improve his position but instead Hearts has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (8) vs (4) Grundy
Grundy tries to break free.
Grundy wants to control his opponent's hands but Hearts gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy turns into Hearts and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (8) vs (6) Grundy
Grundy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grundy trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is controlling Grundy's posture.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Hearts 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.
Hearts controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hearts wants to sweep but no luck.
Grundy trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Grundy 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.
Grundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearts wants to sweep here but Grundy controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hearts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Hearts being controlled here, momentarily.
Hearts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grundy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (10) vs (6) Grundy
Grundy is controlling Hearts's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
Grundy is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up.
Hearts stands and throws Grundy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (13) vs (6) Grundy
Hearts working away.
Grundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grundy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grundy tries to control but Hearts manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (16) vs (6) Grundy
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control the action but Hearts just sinks the hooks in.
Grundy tries to roll but Hearts sticks to his back.
Grundy breaks Hearts's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (16) vs (8) Grundy
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Hearts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (18) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hearts is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy gets back to full guard.
Grundy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hearts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
Grundy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hearts passes into half guard.
Grundy is controlling Hearts's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to sweep but Hearts has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (21) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grundy struggling a bit here.
Hearts is staying tight to Grundy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hearts trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy tries to buck Hearts off but Hearts is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy can't do much from the bottom here.
Grundy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hearts easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hearts (23) vs (8) Grundy
Hearts avoids the attempt from Grundy to control.
Grundy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grundy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hearts prevents Grundy from improving his position.
Grundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hearts is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grundy is trying to control but Hearts manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (26) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grundy tries to lock up and control but Hearts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grundy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grundy tries to improve his position but instead Hearts has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (29) vs (8) Grundy
Hearts keeps control of the position as Grundy tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grundy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hearts is trying to stick to Grundy's back but Grundy is turning into Hearts. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hearts's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grundy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (29) vs (10) Grundy
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts looking for a sweep. Not yet Hearts, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy controlling from the top position.
Grundy trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts takes the fight on points by 29 to 10.
TJ Hearts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 1529 p4p, 53 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 4425 p4p, 178 weight class). Rastaphan Dominatrix is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rastaphan Dominatrix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominatrix gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominatrix (0) vs (2) Grundy
Dominatrix working a defensive guard here.
Dominatrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dominatrix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominatrix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grundy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominatrix (2) vs (2) Grundy
Grundy controls Dominatrix momentarily but Dominatrix frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grundy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grundy has his foot on Dominatrix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominatrix works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix 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.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Grundy trying to control the position here.
Grundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominatrix (2) vs (4) Grundy
We've been hearing good reports from Dominatrix's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Grundy 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.
Dominatrix is trying to control the position but Grundy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix working for a triangle but Grundy defends it easily.
Grundy passes Dominatrix's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grundy trying to pass the guard but Dominatrix defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grundy is looking to advance position but Dominatrix won't allow it.
Dominatrix is refusing to be controlled, as Grundy sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominatrix actively working from the bottom here.
Grundy is trying to control. Dominatrix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominatrix tries to get to full guard but Grundy has control of the leg.
Dominatrix trying to control but Grundy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to take a breather but Dominatrix is having none of it.
Dominatrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominatrix is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grundy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grundy trying to pass the guard but Dominatrix defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominatrix wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grundy is working for a submission of some sort.
Dominatrix gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grundy 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.
Grundy wants to pass the guard but Dominatrix is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix working for submissions but it's allowed Grundy to get to half guard.
Grundy trying to control the pace.
Grundy prevents Dominatrix from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dominatrix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominatrix (4) vs (4) Grundy
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Dominatrix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominatrix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grundy is just riding it out for now. Dominatrix eventually gives up the hold.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Dominatrix is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominatrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grundy has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grundy is pressing down on Dominatrix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Dominatrix looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Grundy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Grundy is controlling Dominatrix's posture.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
Dominatrix wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.
Grundy wants to sweep here but Dominatrix controlling him for the moment.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix 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.
Grundy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominatrix manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominatrix (4) vs (6) Grundy
Dominatrix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grundy defends well.
Grundy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dominatrix looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Grundy has picked Dominatrix up and slammed him! Dominatrix can't keep hold of the triangle and Grundy manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominatrix (4) vs (9) Grundy
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix regains half guard there - taking advantage of Grundy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Grundy trying to control the action but Dominatrix is working from the bottom.
Grundy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominatrix (4) vs (12) Grundy
Dominatrix wants to control but Grundy is having none of it.
Dominatrix is squirming around, avoiding Grundy's attempts to control the action.
Grundy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling from mount.
Dominatrix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominatrix is working hard here to advance position.
Grundy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Grundy content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grundy looking to control but Dominatrix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grundy wants to take Dominatrix's back here but Dominatrix is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dominatrix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominatrix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to take his opponent's back.
Grundy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominatrix is looking to escape.
Grundy wants to finish this one by submission but Dominatrix is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grundy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominatrix is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy wins on points by 12 to 4.
A less than humble Brodie Grundy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1789 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 4419 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grundy pushes Jitsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Jitsu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (0) Grundy
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy gets back to full guard.
Jitsu is fighting to break Grundy's control of his arms but Grundy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jitsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy is trying to control the position but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy is adopting a defensive guard.
Grundy controls Jitsu momentarily but Jitsu frees himself.
Grundy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass.
Grundy working a defensive guard here.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
Grundy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grundy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jitsu is one step ahead there.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Jitsu is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jitsu trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy has Jitsu pulled in close to control his posture.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass.
Grundy trying to control the position.
Grundy is looking for a triangle here but Jitsu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (0) Grundy
Jitsu trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy manages to get back to half guard.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Jitsu is very close to passing his half guard.
Jitsu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy controlling the position well.
Jitsu is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Jitsu is controlling well.
Jitsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grundy wants to control but Jitsu is keeping busy.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grundy defends it well.
Jitsu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jitsu is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grundy tries to get to full guard but Jitsu has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitsu trying to control from half guard but Grundy is working away.
Grundy trying to control here.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Grundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Jitsu is very close to passing his half guard.
Grundy tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.
Jitsu passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (8) vs (0) Grundy
Jitsu working for a submission but Grundy is keeping him at bay.
Grundy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (8) vs (2) Grundy
Grundy looking to pass the guard.
Grundy slips nicely into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grundy pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu won't allow Grundy to pass to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Grundy sits in half guard.
Jitsu trying to control from the bottom.
Grundy moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (8) vs (5) Grundy
Jitsu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grundy's best efforts.
Jitsu wants to control but Grundy is keeping busy.
Grundy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grundy prevents Jitsu from improving his position.
Jitsu trying to control but Grundy postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu gets back to full guard.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
Jitsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu trying to keep a closed guard but Grundy is proving a slippery customer.
Jitsu working for a triangle but Grundy defends it easily.
Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
Jitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grundy defends well.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grundy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitsu is retaining full guard.
Jitsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grundy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jitsu (10) vs (5) Grundy
Grundy has Jitsu pulled in close to control his posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
Jitsu is pushing down on Grundy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grundy is fighting to maintain full guard but Jitsu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Jitsu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jitsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grundy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jitsu is looking to advance position but Grundy won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jitsu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jitsu is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundy is controlling Jitsu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grundy is staying active underneath Jitsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grundy manages to get to full guard.
Grundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jitsu defends well.
Grundy is trying to control the position but Jitsu postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jitsu takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jiu Jitsu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 4309 p4p, 406 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 3821 p4p, 374 weight class). Harland has chosen We Don't Know as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Brodie Grundy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brodie Grundy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grundy pushes Harland up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grundy decides to pull guard.
Grundy seems keen to control Harland's posture.
Grundy wants to sweep here but Harland controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grundy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Harland
Harland keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
Harland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grundy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy content to stall in guard here.
Harland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to pass into half guard but Harland pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harland is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (2) Harland
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harland trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Harland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grundy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control the position here.
Harland trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harland passes Grundy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harland seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grundy is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harland wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Harland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grundy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grundy working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
Harland advances to half guard.
Grundy trying to control but Harland postures up.
Harland is trying to control. Grundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to hold on to Harland's head to control him but Harland postures up.
Harland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grundy.
Harland is looking to advance position but Grundy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grundy (6) vs (2) Harland
Grundy controlling from mount.
Harland is controlling an arm, preventing Grundy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grundy controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harland is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harland and Grundy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harland gets back to half guard.
Grundy is thwarting Harland's attempts to control the position.
Grundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Harland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harland trying to hold on to Grundy's head to control him but Grundy postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harland keeping hold of Grundy's head, controlling as best he can.
Grundy wants to free his trapped foot but Harland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (9) vs (2) Harland
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to control but Harland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grundy looking to control but Harland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grundy wants to control the pace but Harland is squirming around nicely.
Grundy controlling from mount.
Grundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grundy is really struggling to control Harland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland tries to reverse the position but Grundy maintains control.
Grundy controlling from mount.
Harland prevents Grundy from taking his back.
Grundy tries to control but Harland wriggling away.
Harland tries to improve his position but instead Grundy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (12) vs (2) Harland
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Harland is trying to break free.
Grundy controlling the position well here. Harland rolled but Grundy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grundy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Grundy looking for the RNC.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Harland's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Harland right now.
Grundy tightening his grip on Harland, looking for the choke.
Harland is in bad spot here.
Harland wants to control his opponent's hands but Grundy gets his hands free.
Grundy looking for the choke but no joy.
Harland trying to control the hands but Grundy breaks the grip.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Grundy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Grundy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Harland has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Harland's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grundy tries to keep control of the position but Harland is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Grundy tries to get the hooks in deep but Harland pushed the leg off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling from the back.
Grundy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Grundy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Brodie Grundy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Zander Harland spoke after the fight, saying 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 4253 p4p, 416 weight class) and Trzy Trzy (ranked 18546 p4p, 695 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Trzy Trzy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grundy gets a clinch.
Trzy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grundy just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Grundy stops a takedown attempt from Trzy.
Trzy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grundy uses from the top position.
Trzy looking for a guillotine here but Grundy defends easily.
Grundy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trzy keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Grundy looking to pass the guard.
Trzy keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trzy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grundy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trzy keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Trzy looking to control.
Grundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Trzy is retaining full guard.
Grundy preventing the sweep.
Grundy 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.
Trzy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Trzy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trzy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy advances to half guard.
Trzy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trzy.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Trzy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trzy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trzy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grundy doesn't defend quickly enough and Trzy has managed to lock this one up! Can Grundy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Trzy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trzy Trzy!
Trzy Trzy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 4271 p4p, 440 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 4041 p4p, 421 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz sets himself, and Grundy steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Grundy instigates a clinch.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Grundy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz is working for takedown but Grundy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grundy prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grundy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz has hold of one of Grundy's legs. Grundy is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Grundy
Grundy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz pushes down on Grundy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grundy is trying to control but Diaz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Grundy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Grundy gets back to half guard.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grundy is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grundy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Grundy is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is pressing down on Grundy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grundy is holding on for now.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Grundy won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Diaz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (0) Grundy
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grundy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Grundy's thigh. Grundy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grundy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Grundy is retaining full guard.
Grundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Grundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Grundy controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Grundy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Grundy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (8) vs (2) Grundy
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Grundy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diaz trying to hold on to Grundy's head to control him but Grundy postures up.
Grundy prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is not content to let Grundy control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (5) Grundy
Diaz is trying to reverse the position but instead Grundy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (8) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy looking to break Diaz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diaz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grundy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grundy avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz trying to control the action but Grundy just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Diaz right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz just trying to survive but Grundy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grundy is hanging on to Diaz's back as he tries to escape.
Diaz trying to control the hands but Grundy breaks the grip.
Diaz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grundy gets his way!
Diaz turns into Grundy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (10) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Grundy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Grundy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Grundy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grundy is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grundy's guard.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (13) vs (8) Grundy
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grundy prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
Grundy wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Grundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to improve his position.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Grundy is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Grundy denies him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working away.
Grundy is looking to reverse the position.
Grundy wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Grundy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (15) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but Grundy doesn't allow it.
Diaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grundy gets back to half guard.
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grundy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pushing down on Grundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz passes into side control, despite Grundy's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (18) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (20) vs (8) Grundy
Grundy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grundy is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grundy tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Grundy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (23) vs (8) Grundy
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (23) vs (10) Grundy
Diaz is trying to control the position but Grundy postures up.
Diaz is really struggling to control Grundy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grundy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grundy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Grundy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 23 to 10.
A victorious Mike Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 3382 p4p, 344 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3584 p4p, 362 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuklinski shoots in but Grundy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grundy rushes Kuklinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuklinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kuklinski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grundy tightens his grip and picks Kuklinski up, before dumping him to the ground. Kuklinski manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Kuklinski
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski trying to control the position here.
Kuklinski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy is stalling in the full guard.
Grundy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Grundy uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (0) Kuklinski
Grundy wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping him busy.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grundy is pressing down on Kuklinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuklinski is holding on for now.
Grundy is working hard here to advance position.
Grundy prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Grundy is trying to control. Kuklinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to stall here but Kuklinski recovers full guard.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but Grundy pushes his legs off easily.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
Grundy looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (5) vs (2) Kuklinski
Grundy working a defensive guard here.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuklinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuklinski is one step ahead there.
Grundy is trying to keep Kuklinski in close.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Grundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (7) vs (2) Kuklinski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski is looking to sweep but instead, Grundy has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grundy wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Kuklinski keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grundy passes into half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to control Grundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuklinski avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to free his trapped foot but Kuklinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
Kuklinski manages to get to full guard.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Grundy controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy passes Kuklinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Grundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Still in half guard, Grundy seems content to control.
Kuklinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Grundy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Grundy trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grundy is one step ahead there.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuklinski controls Grundy momentarily but Grundy frees himself.
Grundy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
Grundy won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Kuklinski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (7) vs (4) Kuklinski
Grundy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuklinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuklinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuklinski stands and throws Grundy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (7) vs (7) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grundy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy struggling a bit here.
Grundy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kuklinski is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grundy (7) vs (9) Kuklinski
Grundy wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Grundy is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski avoids the attempt from Grundy to control.
Kuklinski content just to control the position here.
It looks like Kuklinski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Grundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski content just to control the position here.
Kuklinski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grundy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Grundy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuklinski off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grundy (11) vs (9) Kuklinski
Grundy doesn't have the hooks in and Kuklinski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (11) vs (11) Kuklinski
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kuklinski escapes and throws Grundy's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (11) vs (14) Kuklinski
Kuklinski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grundy (11) vs (16) Kuklinski
Kuklinski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grundy prevents Kuklinski from taking his back.
Grundy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grundy has given up his back here. Will Kuklinski look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (11) vs (19) Kuklinski
Kuklinski working for the choke.
Grundy wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuklinski gets his hands free.
Kuklinski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grundy is defending well though. Kuklinski let's go of the attempt for now.
Kuklinski is trying to stick to Grundy's back but Grundy is turning into Kuklinski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kuklinski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grundy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (13) vs (19) Kuklinski
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grundy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (16) vs (19) Kuklinski
Kuklinski tries to bench press Grundy off him but Grundy keeps the position.
Grundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuklinski keeps working.
Kuklinski wants to control but Grundy postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control the position but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski regains half guard.
Grundy is keen to just control but Kuklinski is a slippery customer.
Kuklinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grundy wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Grundy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Grundy controlling him for the moment.
Grundy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (19) vs (19) Kuklinski
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kuklinski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kuklinski wins on points by 20 to 19. Richard Kuklinski retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Poto Tupu (ranked 3376 p4p, 349 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 3108 p4p, 322 weight class). Tupu comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Of The Nation. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Poto Tupu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grundy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grundy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tupu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grundy to the mat. Grundy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tupu (2) vs (0) Grundy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Tupu from controlling successfully.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grundy pulls Tupu in to control the position.
Grundy is trying to keep Tupu in close.
Grundy is adopting a defensive guard.
Grundy wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy working a defensive guard here.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy is adopting a defensive guard.
Tupu trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy has his hands on Tupu's head, controlling the position.
Grundy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tupu passes Grundy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Tupu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
Tupu prevents Grundy from improving his position.
Grundy trying to control here.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Grundy is defending well.
Tupu not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grundy is defending against the submission attempts here by Tupu.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Grundy is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grundy trying to hold on to Tupu's head to control him but Tupu postures up.
Grundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grundy.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
Grundy keeps trying to improve his position.
Tupu 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.
Grundy is pulling down on Tupu's head. It's preventing any offense from Tupu, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Grundy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy is trying to control the position but Tupu postures up.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tupu is one step ahead there.
Grundy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tupu forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grundy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy managing to control the position.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tupu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupu trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Tupu passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (5) vs (0) Grundy
Tupu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy keeps Tupu under control for a moment.
Grundy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tupu off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tupu (5) vs (4) Grundy
Grundy keeps control of the position as Tupu tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tupu won't allow Grundy to pass to mount.
Tupu actively working from the bottom here.
Grundy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grundy is pressing down on Tupu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupu is holding on for now.
Tupu wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tupu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grundy uses his free foot to push down on Tupu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tupu. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupu (5) vs (7) Grundy
Grundy looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grundy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tupu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grundy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Tupu (5) vs (10) Grundy
Tupu tries to escape but Grundy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grundy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Grundy controlling the position well here. Tupu rolled but Grundy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Tupu right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupu staying busy and making it hard for Grundy to control.
Grundy controlling from the back.
Tupu is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Tupu right now.
Let's hope that Grundy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
You can see the frustration on Tupu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grundy.
More stalling from Grundy.
Tupu trying to control but not successfully.
Grundy biding his time, controlling Tupu.
Tupu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tupu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tupu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tupu is squirming around, avoiding Grundy's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tupu can't escape the position.
Grundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grundy trying to control but Tupu is having none of it.
Grundy content just to control the position here.
Tupu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling the pace for now.
Grundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grundy controlling from the full mount.
Tupu wants to control but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is looking to improve his position but Grundy isn't that keen on the idea.
Grundy controlling from the full mount.
Grundy prevents Tupu from getting the reversal.
Tupu stops Grundy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Grundy controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupu is looking to improve his position but Grundy isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy wins on points by 10 to 5.
Brodie Grundy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 3044 p4p, 317 weight class) and Rickson Dredd (ranked 9778 p4p, 783 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rickson Dredd was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Rickson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dredd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grundy drives through and clinches with Dredd against the cage.
Dredd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grundy to keep the fight standing.
Grundy has Dredd pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Grundy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dredd tumbling to the mat - Grundy dives into Dredd's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Dredd
Grundy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grundy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dredd manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (2) Dredd
Grundy managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Dredd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dredd is one step ahead there.
Grundy controlling the position.
Dredd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grundy is pulling down on Dredd's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to sweep here but Dredd controlling him for the moment.
Grundy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dredd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grundy moves into full guard.
Dredd won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling the position.
Dredd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grundy controlling Dredd's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy controlling Dredd's posture.
Grundy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grundy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to sweep but no luck.
Grundy is pulling down on Dredd's head. It's preventing any offense from Dredd, at least for the moment.
Dredd preventing the sweep.
Dredd wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Dredd is fighting to break Grundy's control of his arms but Grundy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Grundy.
Grundy 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.
Dredd is fighting to break Grundy's control of his arms but Grundy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Dredd is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Grundy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dredd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (4) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd is trying to keep Grundy in close.
Dredd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grundy is one step ahead there.
Grundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dredd is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grundy continues to stall.
Grundy looking to pass the guard.
Grundy is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dredd is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is working hard here to advance position.
Grundy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dredd keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dredd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grundy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Further stalling from Grundy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dredd pulls Grundy in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Brodie Grundy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MMMA 52 Moors vs Martin
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Grundy thumps Magnusson with a low kick.
Good exchange - Grundy coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Magnusson has been cut.#TD#
Grundy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magnusson was covering up waiting for the punch and Grundy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grundy is looking to stand up but Magnusson won't let him. #SU#
Grundy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grundy scores with a jab to the head.
Grundy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Grundy closes the distance and pushes Magnusson back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
Magnusson is working for takedown but Grundy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magnusson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magnusson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL2#
Magnusson forces Grundy back against the cage and clinches.
Grundy throws a head punch that misses.
Magnusson prevents a body shot from Grundy. #BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grundy throws a leg kick but Magnusson moved away.
Grundy is looking to slow Magnusson down with leg kicks.
Grundy sizes up Magnusson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grundy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Grundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grundy throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Grundy cracks the inside of Magnusson's front leg.
Grundy connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Magnusson has closed the distance and engaged Grundy in a clinch.
Magnusson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grundys head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grundy. #TD2#
Magnusson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grundy wants to stand back up but Magnusson manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy is trying to get back to half guard.
Grundy is trying to control Magnusson's posture but Magnusson avoids it.
Magnusson in side control, throwing shots but Grundy defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy struggling a bit here.
Magnusson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grundy down.
#T3#
Grundy regains half guard.
Magnusson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grundy tries to roll over but Magnusson keeps him under control.
Grundy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grundy managing to control the position.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magnusson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
Magnusson wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Magnusson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magnusson throws a big elbow that misses.
Grundy is controlling Magnusson's posture.
Grundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grundy is trying to keep Magnusson in close.
Magnusson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magnusson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grundy controlling the position.
Grundy looking to control.
Magnusson works over Grundy with some ground and pound from guard.
Grundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magnusson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Magnusson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grundy feints a jab promting Magnusson to slip. Grundy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magnusson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Magnusson gets tackled into the cage by Grundy. Grundy maintains the clinch. #BC#
Grundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magnusson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grundy.
Brodie Grundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grundy throws an overhand right that lands on Magnusson's shoulder, as Magnusson tries to avoid the shot.
Magnusson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magnusson doesn't manage to clinch there - Grundy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Grundy.
Magnusson fails with the takedown.#CL#
Grundy pushes Magnusson up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnusson.
The referee calls for Magnusson to work.
A shot in the inside from Magnusson.
Magnusson throws a head punch that misses.
Grundy lands a left hand.
Grundy lands a left hand.
Magnusson wants a takedown.
Grundy stalling in the clinch.
Grundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magnusson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnusson.
Magnusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grundy working hard to break the clinch.
Magnusson has Grundy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grundy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Grundy stalling the fight.
Grundy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magnusson stalling in the clinch but Grundy improves position.
Magnusson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grundy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
That has opened up Magnus Magnusson's cut even more.
Magnusson is breathing heavily.#CL#
Grundy has Magnusson up against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grundy.
A right handed body shot lands from Grundy.
Brodie Grundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magnusson goes for a takedown attempt but Grundy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magnusson fails with the takedown.#T3##CL#
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Magnusson has a couple of punches blocked by Grundy.
Grundy avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Grundy.
A short right from Grundy on the inside.
Grundy lands a body shot.
Grundy is stalling here.
Grundy leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Grundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magnusson is defended easily by Grundy.#T4#
Magnusson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grundy.
Grundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnusson circles away.
Magnusson is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Grundy moves into the clinch.
Magnusson working aggressively here.
#BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Magnusson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grundy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magnusson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Magnusson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grundy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grundy throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Magnusson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magnusson.
Magnusson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grundy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grundy lands a right hand.
Grundy working aggressively here.
#BC#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnusson can do to turn this around?
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Magnusson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magnusson tries to clinch but Grundy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magnusson's sensitive parts.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grundy.
Magnusson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grundy. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Magnusson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grundy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magnusson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grundy wants to clinch
and Magnusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grundy throws a series of punches but Magnusson moves out of range.
Magnusson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grundy avoids it really well and circles away.
Grundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magnusson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grundy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brodie Grundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Grundy misses with a wild combination.
Brodie Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grundy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magnusson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grundy wants to clinch.
Grundy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Magnusson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Grundy clinches with his opponent.
Magnusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnusson.
Magnusson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grundy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magnusson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grundy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magnusson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grundy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grundy stops a takedown attempt from Magnusson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnus Magnusson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Magnusson misses with a takedown
and Grundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Grundy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magnusson to the mat! Magnusson manages to get full guard.
Grundy wants to stand but Magnusson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magnusson controls Grundy momentarily but Grundy frees himself. #SU#
Grundy gets to his feet - Magnusson follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie Grundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grundy 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 3794 p4p, 437 weight class) and Damian Brooks (ranked 1977 p4p, 264 weight class). Brooks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Damian Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grundy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grundy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brooks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grundy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grundy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grundy continues to stall.
Brooks won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
Brooks stays in close to Grundy's body and controls the position.
Brooks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Brooks trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy controlling the position.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy seems keen to control Brooks's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is controlling Brooks's posture.
Grundy being controlled here, momentarily.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.
Grundy is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks being controlled here momentarily.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brooks passes Grundy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
Grundy manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling Brooks's posture.
Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
Grundy wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grundy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Grundy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Grundy is retaining full guard.
Grundy controlling the position.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grundy is working hard here to advance position.
Grundy trying to control the position here.
Brooks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grundy's guard.
Brooks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grundy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to hold on to Brooks's head to control him but Brooks postures up.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grundy defends it well.
Grundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
Grundy tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Brooks is trying to control. Grundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grundy defends it well.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is staying active underneath Brooks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Grundy is in trouble now - Brooks has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (0) vs (3) Brooks
Grundy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grundy is looking to escape.
Grundy working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks trying to control but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brooks wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
Brooks trying to control from half guard but Grundy is working away.
Grundy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grundy wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brooks seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
Grundy is controlling Brooks's trapped leg to prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Brooks is controlling well.
Grundy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brooks is trying to control. Grundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grundy is holding on to half guard well.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Grundy is defending it quite comfortably.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Grundy is defending well.
Grundy gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Grundy is retaining full guard.
Brooks being controlled here momentarily.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Grundy is controlling Brooks's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy has Brooks pulled in close to control his posture.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
Brooks drops back looking for a leg! Grundy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grundy manages to kick Brooks off! Brooks jumps back into Grundy's guard.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Grundy pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
Brooks being controlled here momentarily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brooks won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grundy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy trying to control the position here.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Grundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brooks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brooks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grundy is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy has Brooks pulled in close to control his posture.
Brooks controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks wins on points by 3 to 0.
Damian Brooks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 3660 p4p, 436 weight class) and Arvo Laar (ranked 2712 p4p, 393 weight class). Laar has chosen some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Arvo Laar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laar closes the distance and pushes Grundy back into the cage.
Grundy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grundy uses from the top position.
Laar keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
Grundy slips nicely into half guard.
Laar tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
Grundy is looking to advance position but Laar won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy is taking a breather. Laar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar is trying to maintain the position but Grundy is very close to passing his half guard.
Laar looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grundy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar is still trying to improve position.
Grundy trying to control the pace.
Laar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grundy pulls his head out easily.
Grundy content to control rather than advance.
Grundy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (3) vs (0) Laar
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grundy controlling the position easily from mount.
Grundy continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grundy content just to control the position here.
Laar is looking to improve his position but Grundy isn't that keen on the idea.
Grundy controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laar is desperately trying to improve his position but Grundy has a good base and remains in mount.
Grundy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laar has given up his back here. Will Grundy look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (6) vs (0) Laar
Grundy has good solid back control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grundy gets his hands free as Laar looks to control.
Grundy has good solid back control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy keeps control of the position as Laar tries to break free.
Laar just trying to survive but Grundy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Laar wants to escape the position.
Laar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grundy.
Grundy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Grundy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Grundy.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Grundy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laar is in bad spot here.
Grundy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Laar trying to control the position but Grundy manages to sink in the hooks.
Laar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grundy.
I really don't envy Laar right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has good solid back control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Laar breaks Grundy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (6) vs (2) Laar
Grundy keeping full guard, as Laar tries to pass.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Laar from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Laar from controlling successfully.
Grundy 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.
Laar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is pulling down on Laar's head. It's preventing any offense from Laar, at least for the moment.
Laar trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Brodie Grundy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 3648 p4p, 433 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 22584 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grundy defends well and Schultz ends up having to push Grundy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schultz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grundy's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grundy (0) vs (2) Schultz
Grundy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Grundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grundy.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schultz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (2) Schultz
Grundy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schultz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grundy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grundy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schultz pulls Grundy in close to prevent any damage.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the position here.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grundy controls the pace.
Schultz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy content to stall in guard here.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
Schultz controls Grundy momentarily but Grundy frees himself.
Schultz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grundy has passed into half guard!
Grundy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grundy pulls his head out easily.
Grundy uses his free foot to push down on Schultz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schultz. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (5) vs (2) Schultz
Grundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grundy continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (8) vs (2) Schultz
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grundy keeps control of the position easily here as Schultz tries to buck him off.
Grundy avoiding Schultz 's attempts to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Schultz tries to escape but Grundy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grundy gets his hands free as Schultz looks to control.
Schultz is trying to break free.
Grundy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has the hooks in. Schultz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grundy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schultz.
Schultz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schultz tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
Grundy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Grundy has control of the leg.
Grundy is looking to advance position but Schultz won't allow it.
Grundy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grundy is taking a breather. Schultz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to control Grundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz is looking to control Grundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Grundy works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (11) vs (2) Schultz
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Grundy controlling his opponent.
Schultz wants to hold on but Grundy pushes him away.
Grundy controlling his opponent.
Grundy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Grundy controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (14) vs (2) Schultz
Grundy controlling the position well here. Schultz rolled but Grundy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Grundy controlling well, preventing Schultz from escaping the position.
Grundy biding his time, controlling Schultz.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grundy controlling the position well here. Schultz rolled but Grundy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Grundy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grundy gets his hands free as Schultz looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy keeps control of the position easily here as Schultz tries to buck him off.
Schultz is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Brodie Grundy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 18
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Grundy swings for the body but Jackman moves out of range.
#CL#
Grundy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grundy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackman up against the cage.
Grundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackman backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Mauler Jackman has been cut.
Jackman misses with a punch to the body.
Jackman tries to throw a body punch but Grundy avoids it by throwing Jackman back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Grundy.
Jackman lands a shoulder strike.
Grundy 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.
Jackman avoiding damage.
Grundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman lands a right hand.
Jackman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grundy prevents a body shot from Jackman.
Grundy stalling the fight.
#T1#
Jackman misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
Jackman is trying to stall.
Jackman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackman.
Jackman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grundy or not.
Jackman blocks an uppercut.
Jackman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grundy.
Jackman misses with the head strike.
Grundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
Jackman throws a head punch that misses.
Grundy letting Jackman take a breather here.#T2#
Jackman tries to work over Grundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
Grundy feints and then cracks Jackman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackman down.
Grundy tries to bum rush Jackman with a series of wild strikes but Jackman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mauler Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Jackman.
Grundy slips under a jab.
Jackman throws a hook to the side of Grundy's head but Grundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackman misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Jackman pushes Grundy up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackman throws a punch but it's blocked by Grundy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackman.
Jackman working aggressively here.
Jackman throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Grundy has a couple of punches blocked by Jackman.
A bit of stalling here from Jackman.
Jackman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackman letting Grundy take a breather here.
Jackman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Jackman fails to land. #BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackman.
Jackman lunges at Grundy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grundy's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Brodie Grundy has been cut.#CL#
Grundy moves into the clinch.
Grundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
Grundy tries to stall but Jackman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackman blocks an uppercut.
Jackman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Grundy is trying to break free.#BC#
Grundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grundy avoids the body shot from Jackman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackman.
Grundy lands a jab to the nose.
Grundy misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Jackman counters by moving into the clinch.
Grundy blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackman.#BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
Grundy lands the left hand.
Jackman connects with a body shot.
Grundy throws a sloppy head kick and Jackman moves out of range easily.
Grundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grundy tries to land a front kick but Jackman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grundy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauler Jackman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackman.
Jackman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grundy.
An attempted straight right counter from Grundy misses the target.#CL2#
Jackman rushes Grundy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
Jackman tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
Jackman has a couple of punches blocked by Grundy.
Grundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackman.
Jackman misses with a body punch.
Grundy throws a head punch that misses.
Jackman tries to throw a body punch but Grundy avoids it by throwing Jackman back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackman gets an underhook and turns Grundy into the cage.
Jackman blocks an uppercut.
Grundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackman.
Grundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Grundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackman gets an underhook and turns Grundy into the cage.
Jackman presses Grundy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackman struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
Grundy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackman blocks an uppercut.
Jackman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackman being controlled against the cage.
Grundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackman throws a punch but it's blocked by Grundy.
Jackman tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
A short left from Grundy.
Mauler Jackman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grundy's efforts to push away.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Jackman fails to land.
Jackman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackman scores with a shot to the side of Grundy's head.
Jackman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy slows down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Jackman.
Jackman lands with a light punch inside.
Jackman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grundy as Jackman tries to tie him up.
Grundy has had enough of the clinch but Jackman keeps him there for the moment.
Grundy trying to control the position but instead, Jackman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grundy into the cage.#T3#
Grundy scores with a hook to the body.
Jackman has Grundy pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackman fails to land.
Grundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grundy lands with a light punch inside.
Grundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
Grundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grundy's efforts to push away.
Jackman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Grundy prevents a body shot from Jackman.
Jackman works on Grundy's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackman swings wildly with an uppercut but Grundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Grundy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grundy can't find room to land a body shot as Jackman controls the action.
#BC#
Grundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grundy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grundy loads up on a big right hand but Jackman slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackman ducks right into an uppercut from Grundy. #KD2#
Jackman lands a big head kick that sends Grundy tumbling to the mat! Jackman takes a step backwards and waves Grundy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Grundy is rocked!
Grundy bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Jackman comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Grundy falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Grundy was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauler Jackman!
Mauler Jackman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 14
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Giantsbane swinging wildly here.
Giantsbane throws a big shot that misses.
Grundy looks to land a combination. Giantsbane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grundy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Giantsbane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Giantsbane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giantsbane throws a nice looking combination but Grundy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giantsbane looks to land a right hand but Grundy moved out of range.
Giantsbane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grundy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grundy. Giantsbane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grundy punishes Giantsbane's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giantsbane keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Grundy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grundy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Giantsbane has Grundy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grundy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Giantsbane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grundy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tormund Giantsbane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Grundy prevents the takedown attempt.
Giantsbane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Giantsbane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Giantsbane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grundy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Giantsbane has had enough of the clinch but Grundy keeps him there for the moment.
Grundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Grundy.
Giantsbane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grundy stalls.
Grundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grundy misses with the head strike.
#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grundy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Giantsbane misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grundy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Giantsbane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Brodie Grundy has been cut.
Giantsbane thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Grundy clinches up against the cage.
Giantsbane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Giantsbane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grundy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Giantsbane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Giantsbane lands a body shot.
Grundy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grundy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giantsbane looking for a takedown. #T3#
A body shot lands from Grundy.
Giantsbane trying to stall but Grundy improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Grundy.
Grundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grundy misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giantsbane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Grundy clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Giantsbane manages to break the clinch.
Grundy lands a head kick. Giantsbane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grundy wants it to stay on the feet.
Grundy slips a straight right by Giantsbane.
Grundy throws a body kick that misses.
Giantsbane dodges the punch combination from Grundy.
Grundy connects with a body shot that sends Giantsbane's belly button to the back.#T4#
Grundy slips a jab from Giantsbane.
Grundy is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut lands for Grundy. That snapped Giantsbane's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giantsbane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grundy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Giantsbane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grundy wants to stand but Giantsbane is controlling the position.
Giantsbane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giantsbane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Grundy has Giantsbane pulled in close to control his posture.
Giantsbane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Giantsbane distracts Grundy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy pulls Giantsbane in close to prevent any damage.
Giantsbane won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brodie Grundy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Grundy lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Grundy clinches with his opponent.
Grundy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Giantsbane up against the cage.
Grundy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Giantsbane tries to score a body lock takedown but Grundy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Giantsbane tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giantsbane just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Giantsbane drops Grundy with a left and a right! Oh, Grundy is hurt - Giantsbane dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Grundy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giantsbane in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Grundy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Giantsbane turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tormund Giantsbane!
Post fight, an emotional Tormund Giantsbane said 'I AM A GOLDEN GOD.'.
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Event:
MMMA 23: Suicidal Tendocies
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Grundy tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Grundy clinches up against the cage.
Grundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grundy misses with some punches.
Grundy slows down the pace here.
DeNardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeNardo working aggressively here.
DeNardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeNardo misses with some punches.
Grundy lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy is trying to break free.#BC2#
Grundy breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grundy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeNardo throws a quick counter head kick but Grundy was just out of range.
Grundy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
DeNardo throws a low kick but Grundy avoids it.
DeNardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeNardo misses the shot to the body.
DeNardo throws a head kick that Grundy semi-blocks.
Grundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeNardo throws a head kick that misses.
DeNardo loads up on a big right hand but Grundy slips the punch.
DeNardo throws a sloppy head kick and Grundy moves out of range easily.
DeNardo throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Grundy clinches up with DeNardo and pushes him back against the cage.
Grundy trying to stall but DeNardo improves his position.
Grundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to DeNardo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeNardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeNardo lands with a right to the head.
DeNardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeNardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Grundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeNardos head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy prevents a body shot from DeNardo.
Grundy lands a left hand.
Grundy lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for DeNardo.
Grundy lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeNardo.
Grundy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeNardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeNardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grundy's elbow.
DeNardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grundy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DeNardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from DeNardo as the two fighters clinch.
DeNardo tries to work over Grundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grundy.
Grundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeNardo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grundy pinned against the cage. Grundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeNardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeNardo lands a jab.
DeNardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grundy misses with a wild combination.
Grundy swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeNardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeNardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grundy avoids it really well and circles away.
Grundy connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Grundy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grundy.
DeNardo misses the jab.#TD#
Grundy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy controlling DeNardo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grundy managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy 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#
Grundy connects with a leg kick. DeNardo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeNardo throws a sloppy head kick and Grundy moves out of range easily.
Grundy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice jab there from Grundy.
DeNardo misses the jab.
Grundy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grundy blocks a head kick by DeNardo.
Grundy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Grundy has DeNardo pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grundy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNardo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grundy.
Grundy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
DeNardo tries to throw a body punch but Grundy avoids it by throwing DeNardo back against the cage.
Grundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeNardo backwards. #BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
DeNardo tries a head kick but it misses.
DeNardo misses with a straight left.
Grundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Grundy pushes DeNardo up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DeNardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Grundy manages to break the clinch.
DeNardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grundy cracks DeNardo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
DeNardo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeNardo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grundy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeNardo.
Grundy is looking to slow DeNardo down with leg kicks.
That kick from DeNardo tenderised Grundy's leg. Grundy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from DeNardo.
A big right from DeNardo misses.
Grundy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeNardo momentarily.
#CL2#
Grundy clinches up with DeNardo and pushes him back against the cage.
Grundy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DeNardo is keeping busy.
Grundy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grundy pushes DeNardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeNardo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grundy can't find room to land a body shot as DeNardo controls the action.
#T3#
DeNardo is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNardo.
Brodie Grundy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeNardo tries to work over Grundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeNardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeNardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
DeNardo tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
Grundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DeNardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeNardo working aggressively here.
Grundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeNardo throws a hook to the side of Grundy's head but Grundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grundy throws a head kick but DeNardo moves out of range.
DeNardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grundy.#T4#
DeNardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grundy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grundy is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Grundy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeNardo, pushing him back against the cage.
DeNardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grundy's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grundy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DeNardo stalling.
DeNardo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grundy has DeNardo pushed against the cage.
DeNardo digs a right hand underneath Grundy's ribcage. Grundy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeNardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Grundy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grundy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeNardo.
Grundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeNardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for DeNardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeNardo misses with an uppercut
and Grundy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeNardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grundy slips under a jab.
Grundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - DeNardo coming out on top.
A jab from Grundy misses.
Brodie Grundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from DeNardo misses its intended target.
DeNardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeNardo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by DeNardo.
DeNardo connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Grundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Brodie Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeNardo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeNardo misses with a low kick as Grundy jumps back.
Grundy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Grundy gets a clinch. #BC2#
Grundy breaks from the clinch.
Grundy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
DeNardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by DeNardo.
Grundy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeNardo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeNardo throws a right hand that misses
and Grundy counters with a thumping low kick.
DeNardo connects with a jab.
Grundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeNardo.
DeNardo lands with a hook. Grundy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeNardo ducks under a wild hook from Grundy.
Grundy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy moves to clinch but DeNardo breaks away
and DeNardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brodie Grundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grundy lands a two punch combo.
DeNardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Grundy counters with a low kick, right behind DeNardo 's knee.
A big right from DeNardo misses.
Grundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeNardo tries a head kick but it misses.
DeNardo lands a head shot.
Grundy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeNardo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grundy moves away from the strike by DeNardo.
DeNardo misses with a looping left.
DeNardo looks to land a right hand but Grundy moved out of range.
DeNardo drops his hands momentarily and Grundy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Grundy blocks the leg kick.
DeNardo misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Grundy lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeNardo takes a step back to recover.
Grundy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grundy scores with a nice strike.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grundy's corner calls for a 1-2. Grundy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grundy fails to land with a series of punches.
DeNardo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeNardo circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeNardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grundy checks a low kick from DeNardo.#T4#
DeNardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grundy.
Grundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Grundy clinches with his opponent.
DeNardo cracks Grundy with a nice body shot.
Grundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNardo misses with a punch to the body.
DeNardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dom DeNardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for DeNardo.
DeNardo is pushing Grundy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeNardo misses with the head strike.
#BC#
DeNardo breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brodie Grundy.
I've got Grundy 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMMA 19: Final Verdict
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Grundy blocks the low kick.
Grundy connects with the punch.
Heidegger misses with a straight right.
Grundy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Heidegger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heidegger swings widly with a right hand
and Grundy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grundy misses with a low kick.
Grundy misses with a hook.
Grundy moves away from the strike by Heidegger.
Heidegger tries to land a front kick but Grundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heidegger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grundy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grundy moves out of range as Heidegger strikes.
Heidegger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heidegger looks to throw the jab but Grundy is out of range.
Grundy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grundy wants to clinch but Heidegger slips to the side
and Grundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 jab lands there for Grundy.
Grundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heidegger.
Grundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grundy is looking to clinch. #T1#
Heidegger connects with a right hand. Grundy shakes it off.
Heidegger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grundy is looking to counter punch.
Grundy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heidegger. Heidegger obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Heidegger.
Grundy moves in looking to clinch but Heidegger pushes him off.
Heidegger circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Grundy's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Heidegger pushes Grundy up against the cage in a clinch.
Heidegger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grundys head.
A head punch on the inside from Heidegger fails to land.
Grundy prevents a body shot from Heidegger.
Grundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heidegger backwards.
Grundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heidegger has him pressed against the cage.
Heidegger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heidegger.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Heidegger fails to land.
Heidegger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heidegger throws a head punch that misses.
Heidegger is leaning against Grundy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heidegger lands a body punch.
Grundy is breathing heavily.
Heidegger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with a punch on the inside.
Heidegger lands with a right to the head.
Heidegger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Heidegger fails to land.
Nice body punch from Heidegger - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Heidegger fails to land.
Heidegger lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Heidegger.
Heidegger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heidegger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grundy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heidegger scores with a shot to the side of Grundy's head. #ROC2#
Grundy is rocked!
Grundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Grundy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Heidegger as the two fighters clinch.
Grundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Heidegger lands a left hand.
Heidegger misses with a punch on the inside.
Heidegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Grundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heidegger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heidegger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Grundy to his knees! Heidegger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Puck Heidegger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kelmendi misses the target. #CL#
Grundy has closed the distance and engaged Kelmendi in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grundy.
Grundy blocks an uppercut.
Grundy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grundy stalling.
#BC#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grundy throws a good cross that connects.
Kelmendi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Grundy forces Kelmendi back against the cage and clinches.
Grundy scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelmendi has a couple of punches blocked by Grundy.
Grundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kelmendis head.
A short uppercut from Grundy.
Kelmendi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grundy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kelmendi up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Grundy takes the fight into the clinch.
Grundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelmendi backwards.
Kelmendi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Grundy breaks from the clinch.
Kelmendi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelmendi.
Kelmendi scores with a jab. Grundy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Brodie Grundy has been cut.
We've been told by Grundy's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grundy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelmendi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kelmendi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kelmendi misses with an uppercut. Grundy saw that one coming.#CL#
Grundy instigates a clinch.
Kelmendi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelmendi stalling in the clinch but Grundy improves position.
Grundy lands an uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelmendi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Grundy to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grundy.
Grundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelmendi struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
Kelmendi has a couple of punches blocked by Grundy.
#BC#
Grundy manages to break the clinch.
Grundy is looking to slow Kelmendi down with leg kicks. #CL#
Grundy pushes Kelmendi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Grundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Grundy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grundy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelmendi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelmendi tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
Grundy stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Grundy.
#T3##BC#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelmendi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grundy connects with a right hand. Kelmendi shakes it off.#CL#
Grundy has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
Kelmendi misses with an uppercut. Grundy saw that one coming.
As Kelmendi backs away, Grundy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grundy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kelmendi misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Grundy has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grundy.
Grundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelmendi backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Grundy.
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!
Grundy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kelmendi up against the cage.#T4#
Grundy slowing the pace effectively.
Grundy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Grundy gets through Kelmendi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Grundy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kelmendi's calf.
Grundy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Kelmendi gets tackled into the cage by Grundy. Grundy maintains the clinch.
Kelmendi misses with a body punch.
Kelmendi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy stalls. #BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brodie Grundy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grundy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Grundy closes the distance and clinches.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Grundy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelmendi, pushing him back against the cage.
Kelmendi is trying to stall.
#BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kelmendi swats away the attempt to clinch by Grundy.
Kelmendi misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Grundy gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Grundy clinches up with Kelmendi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelmendi can't break the clinch.
A short left from Grundy.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
#T1##BC#
Grundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Grundy clinches.
Kelmendi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grundy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kelmendi just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Grundy closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Grundy.
Grundy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kelmendi up against the cage.#BC#
Grundy manages to break the clinch.
Kelmendi throws a right hand that misses
and Grundy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grundy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kelmendi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Kelmendi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy lands with a shot to the body.
Kelmendi is still on wobbly legs! Can Grundy finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grundy. Kelmendi shrugs it off though.
Kelmendi seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##CL#
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Grundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grundy works Kelmendi's body with a nice hook.
Kelmendi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Grundy gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Klajdi Kelmendi had this to say: 'I WILL BE BACK TO GET WHAT IS MINE'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Grundy. That's going to slow Ilmarinen down.
Grundy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grundy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ilmarinen up against the cage.
Grundy is pushing Ilmarinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grundy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grundy as Ilmarinen tries to tie him up.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grundy pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Grundy has Ilmarinen up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Ilmarinen working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Grundy manages to break the clinch.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Grundy forces Ilmarinen back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Ilmarinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grundy lands with a short shot to the head.
Grundy just leaning against Ilmarinen, taking a breather.
Ilmarinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grundy lands a right hand.
Grundy is stalling here.
Ilmarinen tries to circle away but Grundy has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Grundy lands with a right to the head.
Grundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grundy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ilmarinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grundy presses Ilmarinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grundy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asko Ilmarinen.#CL#
Grundy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Grundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Grundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Grundy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ilmarinen, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Ilmarinen tries to break the clinch but Grundy is controlling the position.
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grundy pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ilmarinen throws a series of punches but Grundy moves out of range.
Ilmarinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grundy's waist but Grundy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ilmarinen off to one side. #CL#
Grundy drives through and clinches with Ilmarinen against the cage.
#BC#
Grundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grundy. #CL#
Grundy clinches up with Ilmarinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Ilmarinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ilmarinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grundy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ilmarinen can turn it around.
Ilmarinen is trying to force a seperation but Grundy has the dominant position.#TD2#
Ilmarinen decides to pull guard. #SU#
Grundy stands up and waves to Ilmarinen to follow him.
Grundy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ilmarinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4##CL#
Grundy closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Grundy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grundy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ilmarinen jumps guard but Grundy stands there with Ilmarinen around his waist. Ilmarinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Grundy.
Grundy lands with a short shot to the head.
Grundy lands a right hand.
Grundy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ilmarinen up against the cage.
Ilmarinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grundy walks away with a smile on his face. Ilmarinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Grundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ilmarinen's sensitive parts.
Grundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilmarinen can do to turn this around?#CL#
Grundy rushes Ilmarinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grundy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grundy lands a brutal head kick. Ilmarinen looks out on his feet and Grundy throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Brodie Grundy!
A less than humble Brodie Grundy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Giantsbane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Giantsbane's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Giantsbane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Giantsbane rushes Grundy and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Giantsbane.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Giantsbane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giantsbane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Grundy.
Grundy 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.
A short left from Giantsbane.
Grundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Giantsbane looking to slow down the pace here.
Grundy lands an uppercut.#BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
Grundy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tormund Giantsbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grundy connects with a solid leg kick.
Grundy wants to clinch up but Giantsbane keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giantsbane swings widly with a right hand
and Grundy counters with a stiff right hand.
Grundy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Giantsbane is able to avoid easily.
Grundy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Brodie Grundy has been cut.#T1#
Giantsbane pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Grundy forces Giantsbane back against the cage and clinches.
Giantsbane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giantsbane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giantsbane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Giantsbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Grundy.
Grundy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grundy prevents Giantsbane from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Giantsbane breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Grundy closes the distance and clinches.
Grundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grundy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Giantsbane swings wildly with an uppercut but Grundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giantsbane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Giantsbane swats away the attempt to clinch by Grundy.#CL#
Grundy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Giantsbane breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Giantsbane lands a left and a right that sends Grundy crashing to the canvas! Giantsbane dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Grundy is rocked!
Giantsbane prevents Grundy from getting the reversal.
Oh Grundy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Giantsbane loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Grundy scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Giantsbane land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Giantsbane stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tormund Giantsbane!
Tormund Giantsbane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Madness MMA 11 Pain Train
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Grundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maria's calf.#CL2#
Grundy gets a clinch. #BC2#
Grundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grundy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grundy scrambles back to his feet.
Maria on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grundy. Grundy obviously looking to wear him down.
Grundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grundy tries to clinch but Maria is having none of it. #CL2#
Grundy clinches up with Maria and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maria is trying to break free.
Maria taking a breather. #BC#
Maria manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch.
Maria blocking some punches.
Grundy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grundy's coach down at White Lotus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grundy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundy prevents Maria from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Grundy manages to break the clinch.
Grundy lands a really nice looking cross but Maria seems unphased.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grundy clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
Maria is trying to break the clinch but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
Grundy is trying to push Maria away but Maria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maria is trying to maintain a safe position but Grundy gets an underhook and turns Maria into the cage.#BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC2#
Grundy breaks from the clinch.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Maria blocks the low kick.
Grundy tries to clinch but Maria moves out of range.
Grundy is looking to clinch.
Maria throws the kick towards the body but Grundy avoids it.#CL2#
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Maria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Grundy rushes Maria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Maria 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!
Maria on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maria lands a jab to the nose.
Grundy misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Maria is just out of range.#T3##CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Maria breaks the clinch.
Grundy tries to clinch there but Maria circles away.
Grundy connects with a body shot that sends Maria's belly button to the back.
Grundy scores with a head kick. Maria tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grundy moves in looking to clinch but Maria pushes him off.
Maria lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maria throws a head kick that misses.
Grundy misses with a few strikes there.
Grundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maria throws a right and a left that Grundy avoids nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grundy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Grundy moves out of range of the body kick.
Maria throws a push kick but Grundy slaps the foot to one side.
Grundy walks into a left hand.
Grundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grundy slips a jab from Maria.
Maria misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Grundy misses.
Grundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maria's calf.
Grundy takes one on the button.
Maria takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grundy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grundy scrambles back to his feet.
Maria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maria is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
That's time! Maria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maria walks into a left hand.
Maria blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grundy throws out a loose jab but Maria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grundy wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Maria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy throws a one two combo.
Grundy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Maria misses with a body kick. #T1#
Grundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maria avoids the head kick by Grundy.
Maria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grundy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
Maria is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maria keeps the fight on the outside.
Maria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grundy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grundy tries to clinch up but Maria circles away and keeps his distance.
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Maria avoids the head kick by Grundy.
Brodie Grundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maria.
A countering left hand to the body from Grundy misses.
Maria throws a jab but it's blocked by Grundy.
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maria slips a jab and a cross from Grundy.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Grundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maria moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maria.
Grundy is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maria slips a jab from Grundy.
Grundy wants to clinch up but Maria keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maria dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maria tries to break the clinch but Grundy is controlling the position.
Grundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grundy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maria is trying to force a seperation but Grundy has the dominant position.
Grundy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grundy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##BC2#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maria swats away the attempt to clinch by Grundy.
Grundy throws a low kick but Maria moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Grundy has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grundy.
Grundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maria backwards.
Maria wants to get back to striking at distance but Grundy won't allow it.
Grundy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grundy tries to work over Maria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grundy has a couple of punches blocked by Maria.
#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Maria breaks the clinch.
Maria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maria swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Grundy rushes Maria and presses him up against the cage.
Maria blocking some punches.
Grundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grundy has Maria pressed against the cage, preventing Maria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maria is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maria trying to control the position but instead, Grundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maria into the cage.
Maria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maria blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Grundy scores with a punch to the head.
Grundy cracks Maria with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grundy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grundy misses with a low kick.
Maria throws an off balance right hand
and Grundy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grundy wants to clinch up but Maria keeps it at a distance.
Maria takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grundy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy cracks Maria with a good jab.
Grundy throws a one two combo.
#T1##CL2#
Grundy rushes Maria and presses him up against the cage.
Grundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy is trying to break the clinch but Maria is controlling him.
Grundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Maria breaks the clinch.
Maria blocks a leg kick.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Grundy catches Maria right on the button with a cross.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grundy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick from Grundy lands but Maria takes it in his stride.
Grundy scores with a nice body kick.
Grundy throws a solid leg kick but Maria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grundy.
Maria bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grundy's head.
Brodie Grundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grundy avoids the head kick by Maria.
Grundy connects with a right hand. Maria shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grundy delivers a nice body kick.
Grundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Maria drops his hands momentarily and Grundy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.
Grundy is looking to clinch.
Maria throws a counter high kick but Grundy was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Grundy has Maria up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Maria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Maria throws a wild body kick that Grundy sees coming a mile off.
Grundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grundy lands with a cross.
Grundy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Maria.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Grundy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grundy throws a leg kick which misses Maria's front leg but catches the back leg as Maria tries to avoid it.
Maria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grundy is looking to chop away at Maria's legs.
Maria on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grundy! But no joy.
Grundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Maria misses with a kick to the body
and Grundy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maria throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Grundy tries to clinch there but Maria circles away.
Grundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maria.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maria paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Grundy has managed to 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!#BC#
Maria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maria swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grundy.
Grundy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maria tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grundy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maria counters with a nice body kick.
Grundy lands a leg kick that knocks Maria off balance momentarily.
Grundy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maria's hands.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie Grundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grundy 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Grundy!
In his post fight interview, Brodie Grundy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Madness MMA 5: New Years Bash
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Grundy gets a clinch.
Mars lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
Grundy avoiding damage as Mars throws knees to the body.
A short right from Grundy on the inside. #BC#
Grundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mars throws a shot from downtown. Grundy moves away and avoids it.
Mars 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.
Vincent Mars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mars's calf.
Mars pushes Grundy away with a front kick.
Grundy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mars.
Mars's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grundy under the eye.
Mars throws a leg kick but Grundy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grundy moves out of range of the body kick.
Mars motions for Grundy to come forward. Mars throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Grundy instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mars struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
Mars swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Grundy.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
Mars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grundy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Mars connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grundy's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brodie Grundy has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grundy.
A short left from Grundy.
Mars lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
A short left from Mars.
Grundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mars lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mars lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Grundy to his knees! Mars keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Mars!
Vincent Mars seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Grundy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grundy is looking to clinch.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonardo throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Leonardo rushes Grundy and presses him up against the cage.
Grundy misses with some punches.
Leonardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonardo controls his hands.
#BC#
Grundy breaks from the clinch.
Grundy wants to clinch up but Leonardo keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Grundy's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leonardo moves in looking to clinch but Grundy pushes him off.
Leonardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grundy counters with a left and a right that stings Leonardo.
Grundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leonardo's calf.
Grundy sizes up Leonardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Ernesto Leonardo has been cut.
Leonardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonardo throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Grundy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leonardo, pushing him back against the cage.
Grundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Leonardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grundy smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Grundy clinches up with Leonardo and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grundy throws a head punch that misses.
Grundy is trying to break the clinch but Leonardo has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leonardo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grundy. #BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Leonardo blocks the low kick.#T2##CL2#
Leonardo pushes Grundy up against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy lands with a left to the head.
Grundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo is trying to maintain a safe position but Grundy gets an underhook and turns Leonardo into the cage.
Grundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonardo backwards.
Grundy stalling the fight.
Leonardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grundy has Leonardo pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Grundy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grundy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Leonardo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grundy to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Leonardo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Leonardo.#TD2#
Leonardo pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grundy wants to get up but he can't break Leonardo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Grundy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leonardo, up you get! #CL#
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grundy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonardo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grundy to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Grundy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Leonardo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grundy up against the cage.
Leonardo stalling the fight.
Leonardo stalls.
Grundy lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
Leonardo missing with a left hand there. Grundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grundy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grundy throws a series of punches but Leonardo avoids them all with ease.
Leonardo throws a sloppy head kick and Grundy moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grundy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Grundy has Leonardo up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Leonardo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Leonardo slips a jab from Grundy.
Leonardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grundy is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Leonardo forces Grundy back against the cage and clinches.
Leonardo is trying to pull guard but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Grundy breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leonardo letting Grundy take a breather here.
Leonardo controlling the action here for a moment.
Grundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonardo can do to turn this around?
Grundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonardo controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo jumps guard but Grundy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leonardo prevents Grundy from breaking the clinch.
Grundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Grundy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leonardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Grundy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grundy blocks a body shot from Leonardo.
Grundy pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brodie Grundy.
Grundy throws a nice looking combination but Leonardo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grundy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Leonardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonardo circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Grundy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Grundy closes the distance and pushes Leonardo back into the cage.
Grundy lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Grundy.
Grundy tries to stall but Leonardo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Grundy.
Grundy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leonardo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Leonardo.
Leonardo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leonardo tries to pull guard but Grundy won't allow it.
#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leonardo blocks an uppercut.
Brodie Grundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grundy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
Grundy is looking to chop away at Leonardo's legs.
Leonardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Leonardo.
Grundy scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Grundy closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Grundy on the inside.
Leonardo takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Grundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grundy wants to clinch up but Leonardo keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Grundy swinging wildly here.
Leonardo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Leonardo forces Grundy back against the cage and clinches.
Grundy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leonardo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grundy to keep the fight standing.
Grundy pushes Leonardo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Leonardo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Leonardo to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grundy blocks a body shot from Leonardo.
Grundy working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Leonardo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leonardo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grundy.
Grundy looks to land a combination. Leonardo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grundy scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Grundy has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Grundy manages to break the clinch.
Grundy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grundy misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Grundy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leonardo stalling against the cage.
Grundy is looking to control Leonardo's arms but Leonardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grundy has his back to the cage.
Leonardo is trying to pull guard but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
Leonardo has Grundy pressed against the cage, preventing Grundy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leonardo has Grundy pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Leonardo lands with a short shot to the head.
Grundy misses with the head strike.
Leonardo working aggressively here.
#BC#
Grundy manages to break the clinch.
Grundy tries to clinch up but Leonardo circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Grundy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonardo circles away.
Leonardo blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Leonardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brodie Grundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Grundy lands a nice shot to the body.
Grundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonardo throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Grundy moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grundy.
Ernesto Leonardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brodie Grundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grundy.
Grundy tries to break free but Leonardo pushes him back against the cage.
Grundy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leonardo has Grundy pushed against the cage.
Leonardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grundy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leonardo takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Grundy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leonardo tries to pull guard but Grundy holds him up against the cage and eventually Leonardo drops back down to his feet.
Leonardo jumps guard but Grundy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Leonardo.
Grundy stalling.
Leonardo tries to stall but Grundy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leonardo jumps guard but Grundy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grundy stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Grundy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leonardo tries to pull guard but Grundy won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leonardo avoiding damage.
Leonardo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
Grundy misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Grundy does no damage.
Leonardo wants to counter with a clinch but Grundy pushes him away.
Grundy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie Grundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grundy, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
KarelinPalmeiras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grundy 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.
Grundy lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
KarelinPalmeiras throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grundy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. KarelinPalmeiras is in Grundy's guard.#ES#
Grundy kicks KarelinPalmeiras off and gets to his feet.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Grundy. That's going to slow KarelinPalmeiras down. #CL#
Grundy darts in and clinches KarelinPalmeiras up against the cage.
Grundy keeps control of KarelinPalmeiras as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Grundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Grundy drives through and clinches with KarelinPalmeiras against the cage.
Grundy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grundy has KarelinPalmeiras pushed against the cage.
KarelinPalmeiras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##BC#
Grundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
KarelinPalmeiras jumps guard but Grundy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grundy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
KarelinPalmeiras changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras.
Grundy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on KarelinPalmeiras. That did some damage!
KarelinPalmeiras takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
KarelinPalmeiras takes one on the chin but seems OK.
KarelinPalmeiras is aggressively charging in as Grundy backs up avoiding any damage. Grundy tosses out a jab and KarelinPalmeiras runs right into it face first! KarelinPalmeiras is out cold! Grundy dropped down on all fours and is barking in KarelinPalmeiras's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brodie Grundy!
A less than humble Brodie Grundy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Holmgang 18
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamaji wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamaji throws a body punch but Grundy moves out of range.
Yamaji thows a body kick. Grundy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grundy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamaji misses with a looping left.
Yamaji throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Yamaji.
Grundy tries to land a leg kick but Yamaji saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Grundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamaji has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamaji there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamaji explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grundy looks winded!#CL2#
Grundy gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaji misses with some punches.
Grundy looking to slow down the pace here.
Yamaji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Yamaji breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Yamaji's head coaches at Nemesis Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Grundy closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Yamaji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamaji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaji throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grundys head.
Yamaji lands a hook that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
Grundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaji trying to control the position but instead, Grundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yamaji into the ropes.
Grundy tries to stall but Yamaji uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Yamaji manages to break the clinch.
Yamaji chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamaji 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.
Grundy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamaji punishes Grundy's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Yamaji swats away the attempt to clinch by Grundy.
Yamaji is looking to counter punch.
Grundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Yamaji.
Yamaji throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yamaji swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grundy throws a counter combo.
Grundy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yamaji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grundy manages to avoid it.
Yamaji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamaji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grundy.
Grundy wants to clinch.
Yamaji is looking to wear down Grundy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Yamaji.
Grundy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Yamaji wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamaji checks a leg kick.
Yamaji avoids the body shot from Grundy.
Yamaji keeps the fight on the outside.
Grundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grundy takes one to the chin there.
Yamaji lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamaji misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grundy moves out of range of the leg kick from Yamaji.
Grundy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Grundy blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Yamaji.
Grundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamaji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grundy.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamaji swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4##CL2#
Grundy forces Yamaji back against the ropes and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundy working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Grundy.
Yamaji presses Grundy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yamaji pushes Grundy back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Yamaji lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamaji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
Yamaji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yamaji working aggressively here.
Yamaji misses with a body punch.
Yamaji lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamaji.
Yamaji stalls.
Yamaji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaji tries to work over Grundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Yamaji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masamichi Yamaji dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yamaji throws a low kick but Grundy moves out of range easily.
Grundy 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.
Yamaji tried to counter with a leg kick but Grundy avoided it.
Grundy moves out of range as Yamaji throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Yamaji gets tackled into the ropes by Grundy. Grundy maintains the clinch.
Masamichi Yamaji has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yamaji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Yamaji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grundy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamaji counters with a right hand to the body.
Yamaji scores with a nice right hand.
Grundy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yamaji throws a leg kick but Grundy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamaji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaji moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaji defending well as Grundy loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Grundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaji. Grundy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Yamaji throws a front kick aimed at Grundy's knee but Grundy avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamaji, right into the meat.
Grundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Grundy.
Grundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamaji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masamichi Yamaji is winning the standup battle so far.
Grundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamaji circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yamaji counters with a body kick that stops Grundy in his tracks momentarily.
Grundy is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Grundy pushes Yamaji up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grundy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamaji's efforts to push away.
Yamaji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Yamaji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grundy tries a low kick but Yamaji avoids it.#T2#
Grundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamaji.
Grundy blocks a low kick nicely.
Grundy lands a jab to the nose.
Grundy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Yamaji misses.
Grundy misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaji blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Grundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
You can see that Grundy has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Grundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamaji appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grundy moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaji.
Nice defenses there by Yamaji.#CL2#
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Grundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamaji gets an underhook and turns Grundy into the ropes.#BC#
Yamaji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaji.#CL2#
Grundy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Yamaji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamaji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grundy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yamaji. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Yamaji there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamaji 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.
Grundy lands a jab.
Grundy checks a leg kick.
Grundy throws a low kick, looking for Yamaji's leg but Yamaji calmly moves out of range.
Yamaji lands a jab to the head.
Yamaji feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grundy's calf.
Grundy is looking to clinch.
Grundy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamaji scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grundy tries to clinch there but Yamaji circles away.
Yamaji lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grundy moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaji.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grundy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamaji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamaji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaji.
Yamaji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamaji throws a poor cross that misses
and Grundy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grundy moves to clinch but Yamaji breaks away #KD#
and Yamaji counters with a nice right hand that sends Grundy toppling to the canvas! Grundy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yamaji finish him?!#ROC#
Grundy is rocked!
Yamaji sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Grundy's defenses. It connects perfectly with Grundy's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masamichi Yamaji!
A less than humble Masamichi Yamaji misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Holmgang 13
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Grundy misses the shot to the body.
Serderov connects with a body shot.
Grundy throws a nice looking combination but Serderov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Serderov misses with a low kick.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Serderov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Serderov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grundy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Serderov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Serderov.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy is trying to stand.
#T1#
Grundy taking some punishment here, with Serderov in his half guard.
Serderov stalling.
Serderov lands strikes from half guard.
Serderov is trying to control. Grundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grundy is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Serderov seems content to control.
Serderov prevents Grundy from standing back up.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy pushes Serderov off looking to stand but Serderov dives back in and keeps control.
Serderov trying to control from half guard but Grundy is working away.
Serderov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grundy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Serderov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Serderov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Grundy wants to control but Serderov is keeping busy.
Grundy is pressing down on Serderov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Grundy looking to control.
Grundy managing to control the position.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Serderov is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grundy throws a head kick that half lands.
Grundy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Grundy tries to work over Serderov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serderov blocks an uppercut.
Grundy tries to stall but Serderov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Grundy breaks from the clinch.
Grundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Serderov throwing a counter right hand but Grundy manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Grundy misses its intended target. #TD#
Serderov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Serderov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grundy tries to buck Serderov off but Serderov is having none of it.
Serderov just content to control the position.
Grundy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grundy tries to stand and escape but Serderov is controlling the position. #T4#
Serderov wants to control but Grundy is keeping busy.
Serderov is concentrating on defense, preventing Grundy from advancing position.
Grundy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Serderov is trying to maintain the position but Grundy is very close to passing his half guard.
Serderov is looking to improve his position.
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 Serder Serderov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Grundy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Serderov takes a step back to recover.
Grundy tries to clinch but Serderov moves out of range.
Serderov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grundy scores with a push kick.
Serderov has his takedown stuffed
and Grundy counters with a stiff right hand.
Serderov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grundy circles away.
Grundy misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Serderov counters with a single leg into guard. Grundy didn't expect that.
Grundy is adopting a defensive guard.
Grundy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Serderov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serderov won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
Grundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serderov trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Grundy wants to stand and escape but Serderov is having none of it.
Serderov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Serderov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grundy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Serderov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grundy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grundy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Grundy tries to improve position but can't.
Serderov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy is trying to control Serderov's posture but Serderov avoids it. #T2#
Grundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Serderov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Grundy holding on.
Grundy wants to control but Serderov postures up.
Serderov is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Serderov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Serderov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grundy is looking to get back to his feet here but Serderov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Grundy's back.
Grundy is keeping busy.
Serder Serderov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grundy is really stuck here.
Serderov biding his time, controlling Grundy. #SUB#
Serderov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Grundy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grundy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Serderov.
#SUB#
Serderov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Grundy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Grundy trying to control the hands but Serderov breaks the grip.
Grundy is trying to get back to his feet but Serderov has full control of the position and if anything, Grundy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Serderov is not going to allow Grundy to sit and survive in this position.
Serderov controls the position.
Serderov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Serderov is hanging on to Grundy's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Grundy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grundy wants to control his opponent's hands but Serderov gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serder Serderov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Grundy closes the distance but Serderov moves to the side #TD#
and Serderov counters with a single leg into guard. Grundy didn't expect that.
Serderov looking to pass the guard.
Grundy wants to stand up but Serderov is controlling him.
Serderov stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Serderov wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serderov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grundy has Serderov pulled in close to control his posture.
Grundy trying to control the position.
#T1#
Serderov trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Serderov 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.
Grundy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grundy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Serderov trying to keep a closed guard but Grundy is proving a slippery customer.
Brodie Grundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grundy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Serderov's guard.#SU2#
Grundy stands and steps away. Serderov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grundy avoids the head kick by Serderov.
Grundy with a jab.
Serderov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serderov fails to land with a series of punches.
Serderov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grundy's waist but Grundy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Serderov off to one side.
Grundy throws out a counter right but Serderov avoids it with no problem.
Grundy tries to clinch up but Serderov circles away and keeps his distance.
Grundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Grundy misses the target. #T3##TD#
Serderov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grundy did well to prevent Serderov getting side control.
Serderov winds up and cracks Grundy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grundy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Serderov controlling the pace.
Grundy is looking to control Serderov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundy avoid being mounted?
Serder Serderov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serderov drops an elbow to the side of Grundy's head.
Serderov is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serderov is looking to advance position but Grundy won't allow it.
Serderov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grundy is not content to let Serderov control the position.#T4#
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Serderov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grundy is trying to control but can't.
Serderov is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy wants to control but Serderov is keeping busy.
Serderov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serder Serderov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Serderov, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serder Serderov!
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Event:
Holmgang 8
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grundy misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Riseman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Riseman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grundy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grundy lands with a kick to the temple. Riseman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
Grundy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riseman checks it well.
Grundy throws a quick head kick that knocks Riseman silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Grundy is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 78
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Grundy lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Spurt Reynolds has been cut.
Grundy throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Reynolds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grundy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reynolds wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reynolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grundy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reynolds prevents Grundy from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Grundy keeping his opponent close.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet but Reynolds drags him back down.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Grundy wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds cracks Grundy with a big elbow.
Grundy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reynolds's best efforts.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grundy is trying to stand.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds. #T2#
Grundy is trying to stand up here but Reynolds is controlling him well.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura but Grundy is defending well.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundy is controlling Reynolds's trapped leg to prevent Reynolds from advancing to side control.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reynolds in particular looking to stall.
Reynolds prevents Grundy from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Reynolds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grundy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Reynolds wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Grundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
Grundy is holding on to half guard well.
Grundy pushes Reynolds off looking to stand but Reynolds dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grundy pushes Reynolds off looking to stand but Reynolds dives back in and keeps control.
#ES#
Grundy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Reynolds's coach down at HardDrive MMA (need nutrition partner) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reynolds's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grundy. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Grundy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grundy needs to keep his hands up - Reynolds had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Reynolds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grundy's head backwards.
Grundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds goes for a double leg but Grundy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grundy continues to drive forward.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Grundy.
Reynolds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grundy tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brodie Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Grundy sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Grundy.
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 Brodie Grundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spurt Reynolds's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
Grundy keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses.
Grundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Reynolds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grundy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reynolds stays in close to Grundy's body and controls the position.
Grundy controlling Reynolds's posture.
Spurt Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself.
Reynolds won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
Reynolds won't allow Grundy to get back to his feet.
Grundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Grundy blocks nicely.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Grundy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reynolds manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grundy wanted to stand there but Reynolds had control of the position. #SU#
Grundy gets to his feet - Reynolds follows without any prompting.
Reynolds lands with an uppercut that bounces Grundy off the cage and back into range.
Reynolds blocks a leg kick.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Grundy is just out of range.
Grundy misses with a head kick.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Grundy.#T2#
Reynolds connects with a nice looking jab.
Reynolds takes one to the side of the head.
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Grundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Grundy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Reynolds takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. Reynolds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grundy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds throws a hook but Grundy blocks it.
We've been told by Grundy's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Reynolds looking to score a takedown here. Grundy is defending well but Reynolds drives through and ends up in Grundy's guard.#T3#
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grundy is wriggling around but Reynolds manages to pass to half guard.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Grundy is working hard here to advance position.
Reynolds working Grundy over with strikes.
Grundy is trying to stand.
Reynolds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reynolds prevents Grundy from standing back up.
#T4#
Reynolds is taking a breather. Grundy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grundy desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Reynolds seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grundy tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Reynolds wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spurt Reynolds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spurt Reynolds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Grundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grundy.
Reynolds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grundy doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds thuds a left hand into Grundy's body.
Reynolds takes one on the button.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Grundy is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Grundy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grundy pushes Reynolds away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reynolds gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds working the ground and pound from side control.
Grundy can't do much from the bottom here.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Reynolds tries to score with some ground and pound. Grundy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Grundy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Reynolds wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy tries to bench press Reynolds off him but Reynolds keeps the position.
Reynolds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reynolds cracks Grundy with a big elbow. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES#
Grundy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Reynolds scores with a body shot.
Grundy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grundy.
Nice sprawl there from Grundy as Reynolds shoots in.
Reynolds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Reynolds drives through with a takedown into Grundy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Grundy has his hands on Reynolds's head, controlling the position.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
Grundy is controlling Reynolds's posture.
Reynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Grundy managing to control the position.
Reynolds scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grundy wants to stand up but Reynolds is controlling him.
Grundy has his hands on Reynolds's head, controlling the position.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds with a nice head shot there.
Grundy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spurt Reynolds.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spurt Reynolds!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 76
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Grundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Grundy.
Grundy lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Fame throws a right and a left that Grundy avoids nicely.
Fame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grundy manages to avoid it.
Grundy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grundy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grundy wants to slow Fame down by chopping away at his legs.
As Grundy tries to get set, Fame tries to push him back and clinch up but Grundy manages to avoid the attempt.
Grundy wants to land a leg kick but Fame is out of range.
Grundy's coach down at White Lotus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grundy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grundy.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fame wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fame fails to land with a series of punches.
Grundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fame appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy misses the jab.#T1#
Fame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fame was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fame connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fame throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fame moves out of range as Grundy strikes.
Fame tries to score with a low kick but Grundy moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Grundy.
Grundy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fame takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grundy.
Fame misses the body punch
and Grundy counters with an inside leg kick.
Grundy throws a hook to the side of Fame's head but Fame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fame throws a series of punches but Grundy avoids them all with ease.
Grundy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fame.
Fame seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Grundy punishes Fame's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Fame counters with a three punch combo that has Grundy backing up. Grundy nods at Fame to acknowledge the strikes.
Grundy tries a head kick but it misses.
As Grundy tries to get set, Fame tries to push him back and clinch up but Grundy manages to avoid the attempt.
Grundy takes a swing at Fame's ribcage but misses.
Fame tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grundy manages to circle out of the way.
Grundy 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.
Grundy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fame misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Fame checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fame slips a jab and a cross from Grundy.
Fame throws an off balance right hand
and Grundy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grundy throws a low kick but Fame avoids it.#CL2#
Grundy moves into the clinch.#T3#
Grundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Grundy tries a body shot but Fame blocks it.
#BC2#
Grundy breaks the clinch.
Grundy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fame takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
Lil Fame's cut is getting worse.
Grundy connects with a body shot that sends Fame's belly button to the back.
Grundy lands a jab to Fame's midsection.
Fame avoids a kick to the body.
Fame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Grundy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fame. That did some damage!
Grundy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fames jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Grundy.
Grundy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
Lil Fame's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fame throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Fame on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grundy. Grundy obviously looking to wear him down.
Grundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fame 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grundy.
Fame throws a right and a left that both miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Fame blocks the leg kick.
Grundy 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.
Grundy cracks a nice hook into Fame's ribs.
Fame throws a series of punches but Grundy moves out of range.
Fame lands a nice shot that snaps Grundy's head back.
Grundy lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grundy, right into the meat.
Fame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lil Fame's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grundy throws a leg kick but Fame checks it.
Grundy misses with a combination
enabling Fame to counter with a crisp jab.
Grundy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grundy throws a nice looking combination but Fame bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fame stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fame blocks a leg kick.
Fame checks a leg kick.
Fame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy connects with a solid leg kick.
Fame throws a right hand that Grundy ducks under and follows up with a left that Grundy also avoids with ease.
Grundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Grundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grundy misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Fame on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grundy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lil Fame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Grundy misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fame checks a leg kick.
Fame lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Brodie Grundy has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fame.
Fame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grundy moves out of range of the leg kick from Fame.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grundy.
Grundy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
Jeez, Lil Fame's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fame works over Grundy's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Grundy is rocked!
Fame cracks Grundy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Grundy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Fame pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Grundy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lil Fame!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lil Fame made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HFC 259 Uncreation
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Garrison misses with a head kick.
Grundy throws a jab when Garrison was well out of range.
The fighters circle, before Grundy throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Garrison's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Grundy lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Grundy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grundy scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras has been cut.
KarelinPalmeiras drops his hands momentarily and Grundy needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips KarelinPalmeiras just on the top of the head. KarelinPalmeiras drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in KarelinPalmeiras - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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