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Event:
Ascension - 3
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1# Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Grant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santaros misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming. Santaros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santaros somewhat. Grant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Santaros scores with a jab. Grant acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Grant tries a low kick but Santaros avoids it. Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Santaros misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Santaros lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Santaros there. Grant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santaros on the side of the head. Santaros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
#T1##CL# Grant moves into the clinch. Santaros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Santaros wants to take the fight to the mat but Grant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Santaros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Grant stalling in the clinch.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Santaros taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Grant lands on the inside with an uppercut. Grant slowing the pace effectively. Santaros avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Santaros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Santaros misses with the head strike.
Grant throws a head punch that misses. Grant leaning his opponent against the cage. Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Santaros lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards. Santaros swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Grant has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Santaros is trying to keep an underhook but Grant manages to get the takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santaros keeps working. Santaros moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Santaros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Santaros controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself. Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Santaros has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Santaros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Grant is controlling Santaros's trapped leg to prevent Santaros from advancing to side control.#SUB2# Santaros is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santaros prevents Grant from improving his position. Santaros is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB# Grant looking for submissions off his back. Grant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santaros is working away from the top position though. Grant wants to get back to full guard. Santaros wants to pass to mount but Grant is defending the position. Santaros is looking to take a break and control but Grant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Grant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Santaros is trying to work for a kimura but Grant is defending well.
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 Terrell Grant will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Santaros takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like Dexter Santaros has been cut. Santaros throws a body shot but no joy. A head kick misses from Grant. Santaros misses with an uppercut. Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Grant throws a leg kick which misses Santaros's front leg but catches the back leg as Santaros tries to avoid it. A combination from Santaros does no damage. Grant throws a shot from downtown. Santaros moves away and avoids it. Santaros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grant scores with a head kick. Santaros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Santaros lands with a nice body punch. Santaros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grant rather than just go for the knockout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot. Dexter Santaros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1# Santaros swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Grant counter with a right hand. Grant misses the shot to the body. Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant slips a jab from Santaros. Grant fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Santaros moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
Grant dodges the punch combination from Santaros.
Nice body punch from Santaros. Santaros keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab by Santaros. Santaros with a body punch. A glancing blow. Santaros circles away from the clinch attempt and Santaros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Santaros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away. Santaros throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grant misses with a kick to the body.
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! Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santaros manages to avoid it. Santaros connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back. Santaros missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Santaros crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Santaros gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Santaros manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Santaros down. #TD2# Santaros drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB2# Santaros tries for a kimura but Grant is defending well. Grant regains half guard. Nice strikes from Santaros there. Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Grant is pressing down on Santaros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Santaros trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Santaros slips nicely into half guard.#T4# Santaros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Grant is looking to improve his position.
Grant is working hard here to advance position. Santaros trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom. Santaros prevents Grant from improving his position. Santaros moves into full mount! Grant won't be happy about that! Grant can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Santaros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Dexter Santaros's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Grant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Santaros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santaros but Santaros pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dexter Santaros seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Grant clinches with his opponent.
Santaros'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.#TD# Grant pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santaros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Santaros got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santaros has managed to get both his arms back between Grant's legs - danger averted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Santaros throwing strikes but missing. Grant keeping moving, preventing Santaros from controlling successfully. Santaros landing with the ground and pound. Grant seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Santaros connects with a couple of short punches. Grant keeping moving, preventing Santaros from controlling successfully. Grant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Santaros landing some decent shots from guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Grant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santaros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santaros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Santaros with a nice head shot there. Santaros trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Santaros stopping the sweep attempt from Grant.#T3# Santaros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Santaros wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position. Grant looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB# Grant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santaros defends it easily. Santaros pushes down on Grant's leg and manages to get into half guard. Santaros trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Santaros is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB# Grant looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Grant tries to get to full guard but Santaros has control of the leg. Santaros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Santaros with a body punch. A glancing blow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Santaros moves out of range of the body kick. Santaros throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range. Santaros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily. Santaros clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight! Dexter Santaros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Santaros 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Santaros! Dexter Santaros very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 69
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Prime tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch. Prime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime. Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Prime controls his hands.
Prime misses with the head strike.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prime. Grant landing knees to the body.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Grant'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. Prime throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prime fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant looks for the body kick but Prime saw that one coming. Prime fails in his attempt to clinch. Prime tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Grant thumps Prime with a low kick.#CL# Prime closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime just leaning against Grant, taking a breather. Grant tries to work over Prime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Grant working some nice short punches in the clinch. Prime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Come on Prime - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grant blocks a body shot from Prime. Prime misses with a punch to the body.
Prime digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC# Prime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Grant misses with a body kick. Prime avoids the body shot from Grant.
Prime sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grant wants to slow Prime down by chopping away at his legs. Prime takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Grant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Prime misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Prime rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage. Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Prime is defending well for now. Prime blocks a body shot from Grant. Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime misses with a hook from the clinch. Grant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prime walks away with a smile on his face. Grant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Grant.#CL# Prime has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3# Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prime's elbow. #TD2# Grant drags the fight down to the ground.
Grant told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Grant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prime defends it easily.#SUB2# Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Prime postures up in Grant's guard and throws a big left but Grant blocks it. Prime wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.#SUB2# Grant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Grant working for a triangle but Prime defends it easily.
#SUB2# Grant pushes a forearm under Prime's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Prime is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrell Grant! Terrell Grant is the new heavyweight champion! An out of breath Terrell Grant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEFC 202
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Grant. Nadir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Grant shoots in looking for a takedown. Nadir tries to sprawl out of it but Grant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nadir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nadir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant fails to land the takedown. And Nadir tries to counter it with a takedown but Grant pushes his down on his head and steps out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nadir misses with a wild body shot. Nadir misses with a body shot
and Grant finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Nadir. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet. Grant tries to counter with a takedown but Nadir is quick to defend against it. Nadir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nadir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Nadir with a body punch. A glancing blow. A looping hook to the body misses from Nadir. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet. Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grant throws a push kick but Nadir slaps the foot to one side. #T1# Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Grant rushes Nadir and presses him up against the cage. Nadir landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nadir prevents a body shot from Grant. Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nadir prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grant. Grant is trying to stall.
Nadir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grant up against the cage.#T2# Grant letting Nadir take a breather here. Nadir continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Nadir has Grant pressed against the cage.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nadir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Nadir prevents a body shot from Grant. Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.#T3# Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadir.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Grant misses with a short punch on the inside. Nadir'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. Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now. Stalling in the clinch from Nadir.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Grant cracks Nadir with a nice body shot.#T4# Grant lands a right hand. Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Nadir controls the action.
Nadir stalls. Our sources have told us that Grant has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Grant misses with a knee to the head. Nadir avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nadir stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Grant dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Nadir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nadir. A combination from Nadir does no damage. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nadir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant throws a low kick but Nadir moves out of range easily. And Nadir tries to counter it with a takedown but Grant pushes his down on his head and steps out. Grant misses with a body kick. Nadir throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away. Grant lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A low kick from Grant misses #TD2# and Nadir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grant won't be happy with that. Grant is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nadir off and has taken his back! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nadir prevents Grant from getting a body triangle.#T1##SUB# Grant seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Nadir's chin but Nadir turns very nicely into Grant's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Nadir.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nadir is one step ahead there. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Grant is looking to sweep but instead, Nadir has passed into half guard.
Nadir tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grant. #T2##SUB# Grant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nadir pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grant wants to control the action here but instead Nadir manages to pass to full mount! Grant tries to hold on but Nadir postures up. Nadir controlling from the full mount. #T3# Grant working to try and regain half guard.
Grant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Nadir content just to control the position here. Grant regains half guard. Grant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nadir is working away from the top position though. Nadir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Grant tries to roll over but Nadir keeps him under control. Nadir passes into side control, despite Grant's attempt to control the position.
A control attempt from Grant but he's now mounted! Grant is working to get back to half guard.
Grant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abed Nadir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nadir scores with a jab to the body. Nadir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grant finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Grant. Grant connects with a body shot that sends Nadir's belly button to the back. Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nadir. That did some damage! Grant fails with a takedown attempt. Nadir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant throws a head kick but Nadir moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nadir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nadir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nadir misses the shot to the body. Nadir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nadir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1# Nadir lands a nice looking body shot.
Nadir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away. Abed Nadir seems to be getting the better of the standup. Grant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nadir is able to avoid easily. Grant throws a head kick but Nadir moves out of range.
Grant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nadir digs a good body shot into Grant's ribs. Nadir throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Grant attempts a counter takedown but Nadir avoids it well and moves away. Grant misses with a body kick. Nadir feints the counter takedown. A left and a right from Nadir both land. Nice combination. #CL# Grant forces Nadir back against the cage and clinches. Nadir blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body. Nadir lands a body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant lands a body punch. Grant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nadir after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grant misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nadir's brow. #T3# Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body. Grant is trying to pull guard but Nadir turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant. Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nadir can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.#T4# Nadir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nadir avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Nadir has Grant pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Grant letting Nadir take a breather here. Terrell Grant has scored more points in the clinch so far. Knees to the body from Grant.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terrell Grant. I think Grant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Grant! Terrell Grant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC 199
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Deux doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Grant shoots for a double leg takedown but Deux sprawls well. He's pushed Grant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Grant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Deux tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance. Deux throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily. Deux falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Grant moves into the clinch. Grant blocks a body shot from Deux. Deux misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Grant has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Grant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Deux stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Deux is trying to break the clinch but Grant is controlling him. Grant scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Deux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deux lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Terrell Grant has been cut.#T1# Grant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Deux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grant with a body shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deux. Grant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Grant thuds his right hand into Deux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Deux throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range. Grant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Deux takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses. Grant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deux sprawls and moves away. Deux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL# Grant rushes Deux and presses him up against the cage. Grant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deux just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grant is working for takedown but Deux is calmly controlling the position for now. A hook to the body from Deux.
Come on Deux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Deux tries to break free but Grant pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Grant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Deux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Deux's front leg but catches the back leg as Deux tries to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grant throws a solid leg kick but Deux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant. Deux throws a one two combo.
Grant looks to land a body kick but Deux moved away. A nice side step and Deux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Deux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Grant looks for the body kick but Deux saw that one coming. A little jabbing left from Deux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Grant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deux circles away.#KD2# Deux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grant sprawling to the canvas! Grant rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Deux finish him?!
#KD2# Deux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grant sprawling to the canvas! Grant rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Deux finish him?!
#ROC2# Grant is rocked! Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grant stuffs the takedown. Grant is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3# Grant keeps Deux at a distance using the push kick. Numero Deux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grant misses with a body kick. Grant shoots in looking for a takedown but Deux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Deux throws a body shot but no joy. #TD# Grant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Deux is refusing to be controlled, as Grant sits in half guard. #SUB# Grant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deux tries to kick Grant off but Grant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4##SUB# Grant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deux is just riding it out for now. Grant eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Grant seems to be working for a kimura but Deux defends the submission attempt. Deux looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Grant is looking to advance position but Deux won't allow it. #SUB# Grant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deux has managed to free his arm - good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Deux dominated that round. The cut man is working on Terrell Grant's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Deux wants to clinch. Grant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deux sprawls and moves away. Deux moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off. Deux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deux. Grant misses with a body kick. Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Deux counters by clinching up. #BC2# Deux manages to break the clinch.
Grant gets off balance looking for a body kick and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grant misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deux tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Grant thinks about countering with a body kick. Deux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center. Grant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Numero Deux seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deux shoots in but no luck this time. Grant tries for a takedown but Deux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Deux connects with a looping right hand.
Deux tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Deux misses with a wild combination.
Grant feinted there with a counter leg kick. Deux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant. Deux looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well. Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Numero Deux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A looping hook to the body misses from Deux. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deux.
#CL2# Deux pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grant to keep the fight standing. Deux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deux misses with the head strike.
Deux is trying to break the clinch but Grant has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant. Deux misses with a short punch on the inside. Grant lands with a short head shot on the inside. Deux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deux misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Grant.
Deux is breathing heavily. Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3# Grant scores a nice knee to the body.
Grant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deux's efforts to push away. A left hand lands to the body for Grant.
Grant tries to pull guard but Deux won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him. Deux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deux has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.#TD# Grant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Grant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deux has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Grant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB# Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Grant has an active guard here but Deux has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4# Grant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deux. Grant trying to control from the bottom.
Deux wants to stand up but Grant is controlling the position.
Grant is trying to maintain the position but Deux is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Grant looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Numero Deux will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Terrell Grant's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Deux sees coming a mile off. Deux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Deux misses with a wild combination.
Deux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Deux avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Grant slips a straight right by Deux. Grant slips a jab and a cross from Deux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grant throws a nice head kick!
Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Grant misses with a shot to the body and Deux counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Deux misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1# Grant throws a head kick but Deux moves out of range.
#CL# Grant clinches up with Deux and pushes him back against the cage. Deux is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Deux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deux takes one on the button. A punch combination from Deux misses. #CL# Grant has managed to clinch.
Grant scores a nice knee to the body.
Deux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Deux is trying to maintain a safe position but Grant gets an underhook and turns Deux into the cage. Deux is trying to force a seperation but Grant has the dominant position. Deux can't break the clinch.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Deux breaks from the clinch.
Numero Deux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Deux throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range. Grant is looking to land body kicks. Deux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Grant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deux throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it. Grant throws a big counter combination but Deux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deux throws out the jab. Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A countering left hand to the body from Deux misses. Deux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deux misses with a looping right. Grant half committed to a counter leg kick. Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD# Grant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deux! Grant trying to control the position but Deux is working away. #T3# Deux wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Terrell Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grant trying to control the action but Deux is working from the bottom. #SUB# Grant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Deux is trying to improve his position. Grant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deux keeps working. Deux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Deux is trying to stand back up but Grant is controlling him
Deux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grant.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terrell Grant. I think Deux 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Deux! A relieved looking Numero Deux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
LEGACY! 61
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1# Hilton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hilton checks a low kick from Grant. Grant lands with a shot to the body. Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hilton stuffs the takedown attempt from Grant. Grant gets slowly back to his feet. Grant moves in looking to clinch but Hilton pushes him off. Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hilton's sensitive parts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hilton manages to avoid it. Grant thows a body kick. Hilton tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2# Grant scores with a takedown into Hilton's guard. Hilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.#T1##SU2# Grant gets to his feet. Hilton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Hilton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grant finds it's way round the side to connect with Hilton's head. Hilton throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range. Terrell Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hilton. That did some damage! We've been informed that Grant has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Grant throws a leg kick but Hilton sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2# Grant forces Hilton back against the cage and clinches. Grant misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Grant as the two fighters clinch.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Hilton avoids it by throwing Grant back against the cage. The referee calls for Hilton to work.
Grant lands a nice knee to the body. #T2# Hilton blocks the elbow strike.
Hilton being controlled against the cage. Hilton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Grant blocks an uppercut.
Grant tries a body shot but Hilton blocks it.
#BC# Hilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hilton just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hilton swivels and escapes. Hilton throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it. Hilton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilton. Grant throws out a counter right but Hilton avoids it with no problem. Grant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hilton if he has to take too many more of those.
Grant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hilton circles away. Gunner Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Grant.#T3# Hilton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Grant moves out of range as Hilton strikes.#CL2# Grant drives through and clinches with Hilton against the cage.
#BC# Hilton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
A counter left hand to the body from Hilton misses its target. Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant. Grant scores with a spinning back kick! Hilton is breathing heavily. Grant thows a body kick. Hilton tries to catch it but that hurt him. Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4# Hilton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grant. That one must have hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grant connects with a solid leg kick. Gunner Hilton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice sprawl there from Hilton as Grant shoots in. Hilton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Grant connects with a leg kick. Hilton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Grant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2# It looks like Gunner Hilton has been cut. Grant cracks a nice hook into Hilton's ribs. Hilton wants to stay close but Grant steps back to make room for something. Hilton seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Grant and Hilton drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Terrell Grant! Terrell Grant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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