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Event:
Highland Games 220
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Paulman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Paulman clinches.
Hand Grenade prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
Hand Grenade misses with a few strikes there.
Paulman misses with a takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Paulman clinches.
Paulman is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Hand Grenade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulman looks for a takedown but Hand Grenade sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a two punch combo.
Paulman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand Grenade lands with a nice body punch.
Paulman is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hand Grenade connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paulman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hand Grenade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paulman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand Grenade defends well and Paulman ends up having to push Hand Grenade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paulman tries for a takedown but Hand Grenade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paulman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand Grenade defends well and Paulman ends up having to push Hand Grenade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paulman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paulman misses with a takedown attempt
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hand Grenade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hand Grenade lands with a shot to the body.
Hand Grenade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paulmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade lands a lovely overhand right.
Hand Grenade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Hand Grenade.#T2#
Hand Grenade's corner calls for a 1-2. Hand Grenade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paulman tries to clinch there but Hand Grenade circles away.
Hand Grenade doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hand Grenade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paulman.#ROC2#
Paulman is rocked!
Hand Grenade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paulman backs up against the cage.
Oh Paulman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Russell Paulman's cut is getting worse.
Hand Grenade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paulman at a distance.
Hand Grenade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paulman walks into a left hand.
Hand Grenade clobbers Paulman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paulman tries to clinch but Hand Grenade moves away
and Hand Grenade counters with a straight that turns Paulman's legs to rubber! Hand Grenade pushes forward with more strikes and Paulman goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Hand Grenade!
After winning the bout, Marcus Hand Grenade 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:
Highland Games 216
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hand Grenade throws out a powerful jab.
Hand Grenade slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been told by McGuire's head coaches at Rusterman's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hand Grenade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hand Grenade misses with a combination
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hand Grenade.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hand Grenade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hand Grenade scores with a body shot.
#T1#
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hand Grenade throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hand Grenade lands with a shot to the body.
Hand Grenade misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Hand Grenade misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Hand Grenade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand Grenade cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Hand Grenade lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
#T2#
Nice shot by McGuire.
Hand Grenade swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hand Grenades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hand Grenade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Hand Grenade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Hand Grenade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Hand Grenade slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire slips a jab from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hand Grenade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
Hand Grenade takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire moves out of range as Hand Grenade strikes.
Hand Grenade misses the shot to the body.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Hand Grenade misses its intended target.
Hand Grenade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Hand Grenade misses.
Hand Grenade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hand Grenade lands a body shot.
Hand Grenade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hand Grenade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Hand Grenade manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hand Grenade.
Despite the aggression on Hand Grenade's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hand Grenade. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand Grenade.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hand Grenade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hand Grenade swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Hand Grenade's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hand Grenade misses with a left hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hand Grenade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hand Grenade lands with an overhand left.
Hand Grenade tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Hand Grenade 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#
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Hand Grenade ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand Grenade.
McGuire 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.
Hand Grenade throws a combination that misses
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Hand Grenade thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Hand Grenade throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Hand Grenade ducks down to avoid it.
Hand Grenade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hand Grenade throws a combination that misses
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire misses with a left hand
letting Hand Grenade counter with a right hand.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Hand Grenade misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with the combination.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Hand Grenade counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hand Grenade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hand Grenade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire punishes Hand Grenade's body with a nice straight punch.
Hand Grenade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target. #KD#
McGuire drops Hand Grenade with a beautiful combination! Hand Grenade stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGuire is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Hand Grenade is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hand Grenade to the canvas! Hand Grenade doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McGuire keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dougal McGuire!
A relieved looking Dougal McGuire 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:
Highland Games 209
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Of Bath And Wells moves out of range of the strikes.
Hand Grenade swings for the body but Of Bath And Wells moves out of range.
Hand Grenade misses with a two punch combination.
Of Bath And Wells swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hand Grenade throws a lazy uppercut
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Hand Grenade does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Of Bath And Wells.
Hand Grenade scores with a jab to the head.
Hand Grenade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hand Grenade misses with the combination.
Of Bath And Wells throws a shot from downtown. Hand Grenade moves away and avoids it.
Of Bath And Wells jabs at Hand Grenade's body.
Hand Grenade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Bath And Wells.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Bath And Wells connects with a right hand. Hand Grenade shakes it off.
Of Bath And Wells throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hand Grenade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Of Bath And Wells fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Nice shot by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells was well out of range. Poor timing from Hand Grenade.
A little jabbing left from Of Bath And Wells on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Bath And Wells connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a sloppy right hand. Hand Grenade should have avoided that one.
Of Bath And Wells dips to his left and cracks Hand Grenade with an uppercut!
Hand Grenade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a wild body shot.
Of Bath And Wells slips a jab and a cross from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade slips a jab from Of Bath And Wells.
Hand Grenade works the jab nicely.
Of Bath And Wells looks to land a right hand but Hand Grenade moved out of range.
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!
Hand Grenade misses with a jab to the body
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Of Bath And Wells misses with an uppercut.
Marcus Hand Grenade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand Grenade works over Of Bath And Wells's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Nice body punch from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a shot to the body.
Of Bath And Wells looks to land a right hand but Hand Grenade moved out of range.
Of Bath And Wells scores with a jab to the body.
Hand Grenade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Of Bath And Wells listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a right hand
and Hand Grenade counters with a right hand to the body.
Of Bath And Wells takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hand Grenade loads up on a big right hand but Of Bath And Wells slips the punch.
Hand Grenade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a straight right hand.
Hand Grenade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells moves away.#T3#
Of Bath And Wells digs a good hook to Hand Grenade's body.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a hook.
Hand Grenade lands a slapping body shot.
Of Bath And Wells throws a poor cross that misses
and Hand Grenade counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Bath And Wells fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hand Grenade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Of Bath And Wells manages to avoid it.
Hand Grenade lands with a hook. Of Bath And Wells tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hand Grenade takes one on the button.
Hand Grenade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Of Bath And Wells defending well as Hand Grenade loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a hook.
Of Bath And Wells throws out a loose jab but Hand Grenade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand Grenade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Of Bath And Wells manages to avoid it.
Hand Grenade defending well as Of Bath And Wells loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
A jab from Of Bath And Wells misses.
Of Bath And Wells thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hand Grenade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Of Bath And Wells eats them both and turns towards Hand Grenade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Of Bath And Wells. That snapped Hand Grenade's head back.
Of Bath And Wells is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut there from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells cracks Hand Grenade with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Hand Grenade is rocked!
Of Bath And Wells steps in with a hook that catches Hand Grenade right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Of Bath And Wells follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hand Grenade looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
During a confident post fight interview, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Highland Games 206
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Hand Grenade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hand Grenade cracks Hamidovich Saitiev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hand Grenade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamidovich Saitiev needs to keep his hands up - Hand Grenade had a free shot at his head there.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to land a left hand but Hand Grenade moved out of range nicely.
Hand Grenade throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hand Grenade sprawls and moves away.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hand Grenade digs a good body shot into Hamidovich Saitiev's ribs.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a lazy uppercut
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice uppercut.
Hand Grenade fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Hand Grenade gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hamidovich Saitiev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Hamidovich Saitiev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hand Grenade wants to stand up but Hamidovich Saitiev is controlling him. #T1#
Hamidovich Saitiev chips away with some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws an elbow that misses. Hand Grenade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamidovich Saitiev's guard. Nice move by Hand Grenade!#REVB#
Hand Grenade wants to get up but he can't break Hamidovich Saitiev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to get back to his feet but Hand Grenade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hand Grenade stopping the sweep attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hand Grenade wants to get up but he can't break Hamidovich Saitiev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Hand Grenade gets to his feet. Hamidovich Saitiev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hand Grenade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamidovich Saitiev moves out of range as Hand Grenade strikes.
Hand Grenade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hand Grenade connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Hand Grenade.#T2#
Hand Grenade connects with a body shot that sends Hamidovich Saitiev's belly button to the back.
Hand Grenade looks to land a combination. Hamidovich Saitiev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamidovich Saitiev. Hand Grenade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hand Grenade.
Hamidovich Saitiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hand Grenade lands a body shot.
Hand Grenade lands a body shot.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in but no luck this time.
Hand Grenade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a body punch
and Hand Grenade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a hook.
Hand Grenade scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hamidovich Saitiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3##KD2#
Hand Grenade drops Hamidovich Saitiev with a beautiful combination! Hamidovich Saitiev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hand Grenade is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Hamidovich Saitiev is rocked!
Hand Grenade cracks Hamidovich Saitiev's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Hamidovich Saitiev slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Hand Grenade can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Hand Grenade!
A victorious Marcus Hand Grenade 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:
Highland Games 200
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hand Grenade throws a nice looking combination but Saraev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand Grenade lands a really nice looking cross but Saraev seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Grenade. Those never looked like landing.
Saraev dives in for a single leg takedown but Hand Grenade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hand Grenade lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A shot to the body from Saraev misses
enabling Hand Grenade to counter with a crisp jab.
Hand Grenade throws a jab but it's blocked by Saraev.
Saraev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand Grenade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Hand Grenade does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand Grenade scores with a body shot.
Hand Grenade loads up on a big right hand but Saraev slips the punch.
Hand Grenade works over Saraev's head and body with a nice combination.
Saraev fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Saraev misses the target.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saraev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand Grenade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hand Grenade swinging wildly here.
Saraev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saraev avoids the body shot from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hand Grenade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saraev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Hand Grenade misses.
Hand Grenade throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Saraev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Saraev has Hand Grenade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hand Grenade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand Grenade scores with the left hand. Saraev knows he should have avoided that one.
Saraev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand Grenade was well out of range. Poor timing from Saraev.
No joy there for Hand Grenade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saraev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hand Grenade is just out of range.
A punch combination from Hand Grenade misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hand Grenade enables Saraev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hand Grenade manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saraev throws an elbow that misses. Hand Grenade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saraev's guard. Nice move by Hand Grenade!#REVB#
Hand Grenade wants to stand and escape but instead Saraev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hand Grenade wants to stand up but Saraev is controlling him. #T3#
Saraev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Saraev manages to pass to side control.
Hand Grenade is looking to escape.
Saraev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
Hand Grenade has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Saraev is on him like a limpet, forcing Hand Grenade back against the cage.
Saraev tries to pull guard but Hand Grenade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Hand Grenade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hand Grenade misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Saraev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hand Grenade as he avoids it easily.
Hand Grenade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hand Grenade throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Saraev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saraev is standing up over Hand Grenade. Hand Grenade looks to escape but Saraev dives into side control.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but Saraev drags him back down.
Saraev lands some shots froms side control.
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!
Saraev cracks Hand Grenade with a big right hand but Hand Grenade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hand Grenade avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saraev.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but Saraev drags him back down.
Saraev happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hand Grenade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saraev circles away quickly and effectively.
Marcus Hand Grenade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saraev throws out a loose jab but Hand Grenade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand Grenade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hand Grenade tests Saraev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saraev moves out of range as Hand Grenade strikes.
Saraev has his takedown stuffed
and Saraev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand Grenade misses with a two punch combination.
Hand Grenade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saraev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hand Grenade.
Saraev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Saraev.
Hand Grenade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hand Grenade scores with a shot to the body.
Hand Grenade lands a slapping body shot.
Saraev staying out of range there.#T1#
Hand Grenade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saraev momentarily.
Saraev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand Grenade manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hand Grenade misses.
Hand Grenade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hand Grenade misses with an uppercut. Saraev saw that one coming.
Saraev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saraev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saraev misses the body punch
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice uppercut.
Hand Grenade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Saraev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hand Grenade digs a good hook to Saraev's body.
Hand Grenade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Hand Grenade as Saraev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Saraev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hand Grenade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saraev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hand Grenade is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
Hand Grenade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Saraev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hand Grenade is working to avoid the ground and pound but Saraev connects with a decent elbow.
Saraev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.
Hand Grenade is not content to let Saraev control the position. #T3#
Hand Grenade tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Saraev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saraev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hand Grenade looks a forlorn figure.
Saraev lands with some strikes.
Hand Grenade really wants to buck Saraev off and get back to his feet.
Saraev is landing with some decent strikes but Hand Grenade is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand up.#T4#
Saraev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hand Grenade is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Razval Saraev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Saraev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Hand Grenade squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hand Grenade is squirming around, avoiding Saraev's attempts to control the action.
Saraev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hand Grenade is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
Hand Grenade somehow manages to escape the mount and 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 Marcus Hand Grenade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saraev slips a jab from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with a series of wild punches.
Saraev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hand Grenade stuffs the takedown.
Saraev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hand Grenade looks to land a combination. Saraev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hand Grenade misses with a combination
#CL#
and Saraev counters by moving into the clinch.
Saraev has Hand Grenade pressed against the cage, preventing Hand Grenade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hand Grenade stops a takedown attempt from Saraev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
Hand Grenade scores with a nice head shot.
Saraev cracks Hand Grenade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Hand Grenade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand Grenade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Hand Grenade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saraev fails with the takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild body shot.
Saraev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand Grenade swivels and escapes.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Grenade. Those never looked like landing.
Hand Grenade connects with a looping right hand.
Saraev slips a jab from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade throws a big shot that misses.
Saraev swings for the body but Hand Grenade moves out of range.
Saraev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hand Grenade on the side of the head. #T2#
Hand Grenade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hand Grenade.
Saraev is looking to counter the offense by Hand Grenade and move into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Hand Grenade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Saraev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hand Grenade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hand Grenade tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Saraev won't let Hand Grenade get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Saraev controlling the position easily from mount.
Saraev tries to control but Hand Grenade wriggling away. #T3#
Hand Grenade tries to buck Saraev off but he can't manage it.
Saraev with shots to the head and body - Hand Grenade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hand Grenade trying desperately to get to his feet.
Saraev scoring with strikes but Hand Grenade is staying in there.
Hand Grenade is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Saraev with shots to the head and body - Hand Grenade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand up.
Saraev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saraev controlling his opponent.
Marcus Hand Grenade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
BOOM! Saraev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saraev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#
Hand Grenade is rocked!
Saraev scoring with strikes but Hand Grenade is staying in there.
Hand Grenade is still in real trouble! Can Saraev finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saraev drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hand Grenade! More shots from Saraev and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razval Saraev!
Razval Saraev very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing 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:
Highland Games 196
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Hand Grenade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hand Grenade throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Bullard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hand Grenade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bullard tries to move into range but Hand Grenade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hand Grenade staying out of range there.
Bullard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bullard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus Hand Grenade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Hand Grenade scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bullard closes the distance and clinches.
Bullard told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Hand Grenade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hand Grenade on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullard connects with a jab.#T1#
Hand Grenade tests Bullard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hand Grenade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hand Grenade throws a lazy uppercut
and Bullard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hand Grenade thinking.
Bullard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hand Grenade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bullard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hand Grenade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hand Grenade throws a shot to the body.
Bullard throws an off balance right hand
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bullard thinking.
Bullard throws a poor cross that misses
and Hand Grenade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Bullard misses. #T2#
Hand Grenade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hand Grenade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand Grenade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullard manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullard! But no joy.
Bullard slips under a jab.
Hand Grenade thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullard! But no joy.
Bullard moves away from the strike by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild combination.
Hand Grenade scores with a jab.#T3#
Hand Grenade swinging wildly here.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Hand Grenade moves out of range.
Bullard lands with a nice body punch.
Hand Grenade throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Bullard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Hand Grenade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hand Grenade misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullard! But no joy.
Hand Grenade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bullard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hand Grenade misses with a straight left.
Hand Grenade misses with a hook.
Hand Grenade throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Bullard throws a hook but Hand Grenade blocks it.
Hand Grenade fails to land with a series of punches.
Bullard throws out a counter right but Hand Grenade avoids it with no problem.
Bullard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hand Grenade misses the body punch
and Hand Grenade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hand Grenade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bullard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hand Grenade looks to land a right hand but Bullard moved out of range.
Hand Grenade throws a poor cross that misses
and Bullard counters with a straight right hand.
Hand Grenade walks into a straight right hand from Bullard.
Sloppy strikes from Bullard. Those never looked like landing.
Bullard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hand Grenade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bullard needs to keep his hands up - Hand Grenade had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hand Grenade. Bullard does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Marcus Hand Grenade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
That's time! Hand Grenade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hand Grenade swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hand Grenade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bullard wants to counter with a clinch but Hand Grenade pushes him away.
Hand Grenade walks straight into a right hand from Bullard - that's dropped him! Bullard jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hand Grenade from any more punishment! Hand Grenade complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Bullard! Tony Bullard retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tony Bullard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Highland Games 191
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hand Grenade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Hand Grenade.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Hand Grenade.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand Grenade connects with a body shot.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild body shot.
Askren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hand Grenade looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hand Grenade throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Askren counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hand Grenade's elbow.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hand Grenade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hand Grenade swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hand Grenade.
Good shot there by Hand Grenade.
Marcus Hand Grenade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand Grenade thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
We've been told by Hand Grenade's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Askren.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Grenade. Those never looked like landing.
Hand Grenade misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Hand Grenade scores with a four punch combination!
Hand Grenade misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Hand Grenade misses with the combination.
Hand Grenade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hand Grenade connects with the punch.
Hand Grenade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
#T2#
Hand Grenade scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hand Grenade!
Askren trying to control the position but Hand Grenade is working away.
Askren prevents Hand Grenade from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hand Grenade is not content to let Askren control the position. #ES#
Hand Grenade sneaks out the side door and pushes Askren away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Askren.
Hand Grenade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren is just content to waste time from the top position. Hand Grenade takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hand Grenade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hand Grenade wants to stand but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren trying to control but Hand Grenade is working from the bottom.
Hand Grenade is wriggling around but Askren manages to pass to half guard.
Hand Grenade looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Askren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Hand Grenade defends it.
Hand Grenade looks like he's trying to stand up.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Hand Grenade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade 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#
Askren digs a good hook to Hand Grenade's body.
Askren defending well as Hand Grenade loads up on a big left hand.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hand Grenade defends it well.
Hand Grenade throws a series of punches but Askren moves out of range.
Askren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marcus Hand Grenade is winning the standup battle so far.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild combination.
Hand Grenade lands with a nice combination. Askren backs away looking to recover.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Hand Grenade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand Grenade with a jab.
Hand Grenade looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren feints the counter takedown.
Hand Grenade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Hand Grenade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren moves away from the strike by Hand Grenade.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren scores with a three punch combo!
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hand Grenade as he jumps to the side.
Askren misses with a straight right.
Hand Grenade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
And Askren tries to counter it with a takedown but Hand Grenade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hand Grenade.
Askren lands an overhand right.
Hand Grenade throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Askren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Askren there. #T2#
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hand Grenade is trying to escape back to his feet but Askren uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Askren working the body and head with strikes.
Jon Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hand Grenade tries to escape but Askren is in control. #T3#
Askren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hand Grenade's legs.
Askren lands an elbow.
Askren cracks Hand Grenade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hand Grenade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Askren landing strikes.
Askren lands an elbow.
Hand Grenade tries to escape but Askren is in control. #T4#
Askren working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren trying to control the action but Hand Grenade is working from the bottom.
Hand Grenade is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Askren is putting a hurting on Hand Grenade here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but Askren drags him back down.
Hand Grenade bucks up and tries to throw Askren off but instead Askren has got his back!
Hand Grenade is trying to remain composed but Askren is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hand Grenade is trying to get back to his feet but Askren has full control of the position and if anything, Hand Grenade has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hand Grenade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Askren misses the body punch
and Askren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand Grenade takes one on the button.
Hand Grenade scores with a hook to the body. Askren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Askren cracks a nice hook into Hand Grenade's ribs.
Hand Grenade looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Askren avoids the body shot from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hand Grenade rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Askren drives through and clinches with Hand Grenade against the cage.
Askren tries to work over Hand Grenade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Hand Grenade controls the action.
Askren pushes Hand Grenade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Askren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Askren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hand Grenade blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren wants a takedown.
Hand Grenade is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Hand Grenade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Askren prevents Hand Grenade from breaking the clinch.
Hand Grenade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Askren has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Askren.
Hand Grenade has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
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.
Hand Grenade looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Hand Grenade misses with the combination.
Askren wants to counter with a clinch but Hand Grenade pushes him away.
Hand Grenade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Askren doesn't seem bothered though.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hand Grenade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hand Grenade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Hand Grenade misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hand Grenade misses with a looping left.
Hand Grenade sets himself, and Askren steps forward looking for the clinch! Hand Grenade avoids it this time.
Hand Grenade misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Hand Grenade didn't expect that. #ES#
Hand Grenade is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Askren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hand Grenade seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Askren can turn it around.
Hand Grenade has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
Hand Grenade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Hand Grenade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand Grenade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hand Grenade throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Hand Grenade misses the jab.
Askren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hand Grenade misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Askren dodges the punch combination from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade lands with a hook. Askren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hand Grenade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Askren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hand Grenade's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hand Grenade keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren stops Hand Grenade from standing up.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Askren 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.
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 Marcus Hand Grenade.
I think Hand Grenade 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hand Grenade!
After winning the bout, Marcus Hand Grenade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jon Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Event:
Highland Games 184
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Semerad misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hand Grenade to counter with a crisp jab.
Hand Grenade avoids the body shot from Semerad.
Ty Semerad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semerad. Hand Grenade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hand Grenade lands with a hook. Semerad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by Hand Grenade's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Semerad takes a swing at Hand Grenade's ribcage but misses.
Hand Grenade throws a series of punches but Semerad avoids them all with ease.
Semerad misses with a body shot
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Semerad thinking. #TD2#
Semerad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hand Grenade is trying to defend but Semerad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand.
Hand Grenade won't allow Semerad to pass to mount.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Semerad seems to be working for a kimura but Hand Grenade defends the submission attempt.
Semerad stops Hand Grenade from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hand Grenade jabs Semerad right on the nose. Semerad blinks but takes it well.
Semerad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Hand Grenade - just one landing.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand Grenade looks to throw the jab but Semerad is out of range.
Semerad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hand Grenade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
A combination from Hand Grenade does no damage.
Hand Grenade scores with a three punch combo!
Semerad just misses with a punch to the body.
Semerad tries to clinch up.
Hand Grenade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Semerad.
Marcus Hand Grenade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Semerad.#TD2#
Semerad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hand Grenade did well to prevent Semerad getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand Grenade is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerad tries to pass to full mount but Hand Grenade defends it.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand back up but Semerad is controlling him
#SUB2#
Semerad seems to be looking for submissions.
Hand Grenade tries to kick Semerad off but Semerad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##ES#
Hand Grenade manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Semerad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Hand Grenade manages to break the clinch.
Hand Grenade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand Grenade throws an overhand right that lands on Semerad's shoulder, as Semerad tries to avoid the shot.
Hand Grenade lands with a good body shot.
Hand Grenade scores with a jab to the body.
Hand Grenade throws a hook but Semerad avoids it easily.#TD2#
Semerad shoots in and gets a takedown into Hand Grenade's guard.
Hand Grenade keeping moving, preventing Semerad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Semerad drops back looking for a leg! Hand Grenade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hand Grenade manages to kick Semerad off! Semerad jumps back into Hand Grenade's guard. #T4#
Hand Grenade wants to stand and escape but Semerad is having none of it. #SUB2#
Semerad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hand Grenade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hand Grenade has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand Grenade has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Semerad is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Hand Grenade decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Semerad misses the shot to the body.
Hand Grenade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hand Grenade throws a nice looking combination but Semerad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hand Grenade loads up on a big right hand but Semerad slips the punch.
Semerad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hand Grenade rather than just go for the knockout.
Semerad with a poor takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hand Grenade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hand Grenade.#ROC#
Semerad is rocked!
Hand Grenade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semerad is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand Grenade finish him?
Hand Grenade thuds a left hand into Semerad's body.
Semerad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand Grenade was well out of range. Poor timing from Semerad.
Hand Grenade scores with a jab. Semerad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hand Grenade! Semerad is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Hand Grenade!
Our winner, Marcus Hand Grenade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Highland Games 173
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Hand Grenade throws a nice looking combination but Elasor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Elasor finds it's target.
Elasor avoids the body shot from Hand Grenade.
Elasor throws a right hand that Hand Grenade ducks under and follows up with a left that Hand Grenade also avoids with ease.
Hand Grenade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hand Grenade moves out of range of the body kick.
Hand Grenade scores with a decent looking hook.
Hand Grenade lands with a straight right. Elasor didn't see that one coming.
Elasor misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Hand Grenade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elasor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hand Grenade back to the cage. Elasor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elasor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hand Grenade to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Hand Grenade's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elasor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hand Grenade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elasor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hand Grenade scores with a jab to the body.
Elasor fails to land with a series of punches.
Elasor slips a straight right by Hand Grenade.
Elasor throws out a loose jab but Hand Grenade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elasor walks into a stiff left hand from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade works Elasor's body with a nice hook.
Elasor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Elasor walks into a straight right hand from Hand Grenade.#ROC#
Elasor is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Hand Grenade has cracked Elasor with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Hand Grenade lands another huge swinging hook and Elasor tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Elasor, before Hand Grenade can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Hand Grenade!
A victorious Marcus Hand Grenade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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