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Event:
CEC 534
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1# Grunwaldzki staying out of range there. Newcastle cracks Grunwaldzki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Newcastle lands a nice shot that snaps Grunwaldzki's head back.
Grunwaldzki lands a nice shot to the body.
Newcastle throws the left hand but Grunwaldzki avoids the punch easily. The fighters circling - Grunwaldzki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Danga de danga de dang - Grunwaldzki scores with a four punch combination! Newcastle fails to land with a series of punches.
Grunwaldzki is looking for a counter combo. Newcastle misses the body punch and Grunwaldzki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Grunwaldzki lands a head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Newcastle with a body punch. A glancing blow. A left lands for Newcastle. Nice jab there from Grunwaldzki. Newcastle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grunwaldzki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Grunwaldzki tries a head kick but it misses.
Newcastle with the counter takedown but Grunwaldzki avoids it easily. Newcastle missing with a left hand there. Grunwaldzki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Newcastle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Newcastle does it's job there. Grunwaldzki throws a lazy right hand but Newcastle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Newcastle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grunwaldzki jabs Newcastle right on the nose. Newcastle blinks but takes it well. Newcastle darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Grunwaldzki throws a nice outside leg kick. Newcastle misses with a looping right.#CL# Grunwaldzki has Newcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Grunwaldzki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Newcastle misses with a short punch on the inside. Knees in the clinch landing for Grunwaldzki.
Newcastle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grunwaldzki scores with a shoulder strike. Newcastle lands a hook that snaps the head of Grunwaldzki backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grunwaldzki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newcastle's elbow. Grunwaldzki misses with an elbow strike.
Grunwaldzki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newcastle blocks an uppercut.
Grunwaldzki lands a shoulder strike. Newcastle can't break the clinch.
Newcastle misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki scores with a shot to the side of Newcastle's head. #BC2# Newcastle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grunwaldzki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newcastle is able to avoid easily. Grunwaldzki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Grunwaldzki connects with a solid leg kick. Newcastle throws a body shot but no joy. As Newcastle tries to get set, Grunwaldzki tries to push him back and clinch up but Newcastle manages to avoid the attempt. Newcastle lands with a good body shot. Grunwaldzki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Newcastle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grunwaldzki under the eye. Newcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newcastle throws a looping overhand right but Grunwaldzki ducks down to avoid it. Grunwaldzki walks into a straight right hand from Newcastle. Grunwaldzki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grunwaldzki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newcastle's sensitive parts. Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Newcastle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grunwaldzki looks to score with a jab to the body but Newcastle is just out of range. Grunwaldzki throws a lazy uppercut
and Newcastle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jab by Grunwaldzki. We've been told by Grunwaldzki's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3# Newcastle works over Grunwaldzki's head and body with a nice combination. Artur Grunwaldzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Newcastle lands a nice looking body shot.
Newcastle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2# Grunwaldzki is rocked! Newcastle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grunwaldzki circles away. Newcastle throws a body punch but Grunwaldzki moves out of range. Grunwaldzki misses the shot to the body. Newcastle blocks the body kick.
Newcastle scores with a body shot.
Newcastle misses with a straight right. Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grunwaldzki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Grunwaldzki misses with a low kick.
Newcastle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunwaldzki. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grunwaldzki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grunwaldzki lands a body shot.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunwaldzki moves away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grunwaldzki.
#T4# Newcastle swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki slips under a jab from Newcastle. Grunwaldzki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Grunwaldzki cracks Newcastle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Newcastle throws the left hand but Grunwaldzki avoids the punch easily. Grunwaldzki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grunwaldzki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Newcastle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grunwaldzki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grunwaldzki misses with a leg kick and Newcastle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Newcastle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. That kick from Grunwaldzki tenderised Newcastle's leg. Newcastle is trying to keep his angry face on. Jab from Grunwaldzki. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Grunwaldzki misses with a hook to the body
and Newcastle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Grunwaldzki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newcastle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Grunwaldzki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Newcastle misses with a shot to the body enabling Grunwaldzki to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alton Newcastle 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# Grunwaldzki throws a jab when Newcastle was well out of range. Newcastle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Newcastle cracks Grunwaldzki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2# Newcastle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES# Grunwaldzki has his feet on Newcastle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Newcastle's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newcastle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Newcastle looks to throw the jab but Grunwaldzki is out of range. Newcastle misses with a straight left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Newcastle misses with a right hand letting Grunwaldzki counter with a right hand. Newcastle lands with a good body shot. Grunwaldzki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newcastle. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newcastle! But no joy. Newcastle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grunwaldzki has time to react. Grunwaldzki moves away from the strike by Newcastle. Newcastle throws out a loose jab but Grunwaldzki uses good head movement to avoid it. Grunwaldzki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle. Grunwaldzki misses with a head kick.
Newcastle cracks Grunwaldzki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Newcastle lands with a cross. Oh Grunwaldzki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Grunwaldzki misses with a hook. Newcastle ducked under it nicely. Newcastle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grunwaldzki throws a solid leg kick but Newcastle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grunwaldzki. A nice side step and Newcastle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Nice defenses there by Newcastle. Grunwaldzki throws a lazy uppercut
and Newcastle scores with a counter punch that sends Grunwaldzki to the canvas! Newcastle smells blood - he's punishing Grunwaldzki with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Grunwaldzki has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alton Newcastle! Alton Newcastle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 528
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1# Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunwaldzki. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Byrd. Grunwaldzki shrugs it off though. Grunwaldzki looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range. Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Grunwaldzki's leg but Grunwaldzki calmly moves out of range. Grunwaldzki misses with a looping left. Byrd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Grunwaldzki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Grunwaldzki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Byrd lands a nice looking body kick. Grunwaldzki slips a jab from Byrd. Byrd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Byrd throws a hook to the side of Grunwaldzki's head but Grunwaldzki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Byrd checks the leg kick. Byrd slips under a jab. Grunwaldzki throws a good cross that connects.
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! Byrd throws a low kick but Grunwaldzki moves out of range easily. Grunwaldzki throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily. Grunwaldzki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A low kick from Byrd is predictable there enabling Grunwaldzki to counter with a crisp jab. Grunwaldzki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Byrd lands with a shot to the body. Grunwaldzki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.#T1# Byrd blocks a head kick by Grunwaldzki.
Byrd moves out of range as Grunwaldzki strikes. A punch lands to the side of Byrd 's head but he takes it in his stride. Byrd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grunwaldzki takes a shot right to the bread basket. Byrd staying out of range there. Grunwaldzki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grunwaldzki misses with an uppercut. Byrd slips under a jab. Byrd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Grunwaldzki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Grunwaldzki is looking to chop away at Byrd's legs. Grunwaldzki throws a series of strikes that have Byrd backpedaling.
Byrd catches Grunwaldzki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! This has been an exciting period of action! Grunwaldzki throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot. Byrd slips under a jab. Byrd misses with a low kick as Grunwaldzki jumps back. Byrd throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki sees it coming and checks it nicely. Grunwaldzki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A lazy left from Byrd finds it's target. Grunwaldzki lands a nice shot that snaps Byrd's head back.
Byrd shoots in but no luck this time. #T2# Byrd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grunwaldzki throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd. Grunwaldzki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Byrd is out of range. Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunwaldzki moves away. Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Grunwaldzki moves his leg out of the way. Grunwaldzki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Byrd avoids the head kick by Grunwaldzki.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grunwaldzki. That did some damage! Byrd swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Good exchange - Byrd coming out on top. Byrd jabs Grunwaldzki to the body, keeping him at a distance. Grunwaldzki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grunwaldzki misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely. Byrd throws out a loose jab but Grunwaldzki uses good head movement to avoid it. Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grunwaldzki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grunwaldzki throws a right and a left that Byrd avoids nicely. Byrd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grunwaldzki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Byrd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3# Byrd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grunwaldzki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Grunwaldzki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nice defenses there by Byrd. Byrd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Grunwaldzki moves away from the strike by Byrd. Byrd throws a lazy right hand but Grunwaldzki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grunwaldzki thows a left - swing and a miss! Grunwaldzki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grunwaldzki with a nice cross. Grunwaldzki looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range. Byrd misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd misses with a body kick. Byrd throws a body shot but no joy. Grunwaldzki with a hook. Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki is out of range. Byrd catches Grunwaldzki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Byrd slips a straight right by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki connects with the punch.#T4# Grunwaldzki throws a big shot that misses. Byrd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Byrd. A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Grunwaldzki does a little dance to reset his feet. Grunwaldzki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Byrd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki is out of range. #TD# Byrd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Byrd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB# Byrd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grunwaldzki has escaped the position, nice work there. Grunwaldzki is looking to reverse the position. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grunwaldzki keeping his opponent close. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Byrd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grunwaldzki, who protects the arm 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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Grunwaldzki scores with a jab to the jaw. Jab, jab by Byrd - just one landing. Byrd misses with a low kick. Grunwaldzki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byrd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Grunwaldzki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grunwaldzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away. Byrd blocks a jab. Byrd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Grunwaldzki takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses. Nice body kick there by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A solid leg kick lands there for Grunwaldzki.
#CL# Byrd darts in and clinches Grunwaldzki up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A hook to the body from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Byrd tries a body shot but Grunwaldzki blocks it.
Byrd lands a right hand. Grunwaldzki tries to work over Byrd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Byrd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd takes an elbow to the temple. Byrd presses Grunwaldzki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Still in the clinch, Grunwaldzki scores with a nice short uppercut. Grunwaldzki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Grunwaldzki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Byrd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Byrd lands a body shot. Grunwaldzki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byrd leaning against his opponent.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Grunwaldzki. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grunwaldzki. Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunwaldzki uses good head movement to avoid it. Byrd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grunwaldzki's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd. #BC2# Grunwaldzki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Grunwaldzki throws a body kick that misses. Grunwaldzki misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely. A good leg kick by Grunwaldzki. #T2# Byrd swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Byrd blocks a jab. Grunwaldzki misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Byrd misses with a looping right. Grunwaldzki checks a low kick from Byrd. A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Grunwaldzki does a little dance to reset his feet. Byrd looks for the body kick but Grunwaldzki saw that one coming. Grunwaldzki misses with a looping right. Grunwaldzki ducks under a wild hook from Byrd. Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
Artur Grunwaldzki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Byrd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Grunwaldzki throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily. Byrd misses with a head kick.
Byrd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Byrd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grunwaldzki sprawls and moves away. Byrd lands a leg kick that knocks Grunwaldzki off balance momentarily. Grunwaldzki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3# Grunwaldzki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd. Byrd is looking to score with low kicks. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grunwaldzki checks a leg kick. Grunwaldzki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Byrd thows a left - swing and a miss! Byrd moves out of range of the leg kick from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Byrd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Byrd throws a leg kick that misses. Grunwaldzki throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily. Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grunwaldzki. That did some damage!#CL# Byrd closes the distance and clinches. Byrd lands with a left to the head. Grunwaldzki prevents a body shot from Byrd. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Byrd throws a head punch that misses. Grunwaldzki throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd. Jolly Leg Byrd has scored more points in the clinch so far. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byrd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Grunwaldzki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Byrd tries a body shot but Grunwaldzki blocks it.
Grunwaldzki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Grunwaldzki. 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! Byrd misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Grunwaldzki breaks the clinch.
Grunwaldzki looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range. Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd lands a nice hook to Grunwaldzki's body. Grunwaldzki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Grunwaldzki throws a looping overhand right but Byrd ducks down to avoid it. Byrd walks into a straight right hand from Grunwaldzki. Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grunwaldzki. That did some damage! Byrd swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Byrd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grunwaldzki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Byrd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Grunwaldzki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Byrd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grunwaldzki misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artur Grunwaldzki will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# A bone on bone clash there as Grunwaldzki blocks the leg kick.
Grunwaldzki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Byrd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A left lands for Grunwaldzki. Byrd is looking to clinch. Byrd tries to work over Grunwaldzki's front leg with a kick but Grunwaldzki checks it. Byrd cracks a nice hook into Grunwaldzki's ribs. Nice defenses there by Byrd. Grunwaldzki stalks Byrd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Byrd's face. Byrd staggers backwards, shaken. A good leg kick by Byrd. Byrd checks a leg kick. Byrd throws a jab when Grunwaldzki was well out of range. Grunwaldzki checks a leg kick. Byrd throws a body punch but Grunwaldzki moves out of range. A big right from Grunwaldzki misses. 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! Grunwaldzki misses with a head kick.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy. Good leg kick by Grunwaldzki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1# Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
Byrd slips under a jab from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Grunwaldzki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrd defending well as Grunwaldzki loads up on a big left hand. Grunwaldzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away. Byrd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grunwaldzki on the side of the head. Grunwaldzki misses with an uppercut. Byrd saw that one coming. Byrd misses with an uppercut. Grunwaldzki saw that one coming. Grunwaldzki throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it. Byrd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grunwaldzki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Byrd is looking to wear down Grunwaldzki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunwaldzki misses the target. Byrd throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki sees it coming and moves out of range. Byrd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Byrd throws a leg kick that misses. #T2# Grunwaldzki lands the left hand. Byrd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Byrd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Grunwaldzki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Byrd counters with a leg kick. Grunwaldzki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grunwaldzki takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses. Grunwaldzki throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily. Grunwaldzki takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses. A clash of legs there as Byrd blocks the low kick. Grunwaldzki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Grunwaldzki throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range. Byrd moves out of range as Grunwaldzki strikes. Byrd lands with an uppercut that bounces Grunwaldzki off the cage and back into range. A big right from Grunwaldzki misses. Grunwaldzki throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it. Nice uppercut there from Byrd. Byrd misses with a body kick. Grunwaldzki throws an off balance right hand
and Byrd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Grunwaldzki checks the leg kick. Grunwaldzki missing with a left hand there. Byrd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Byrd 's head but he takes it in his stride. Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grunwaldzki slips under a jab from Byrd. Byrd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Byrd drives through and clinches with Grunwaldzki against the cage.
Grunwaldzki lands with a light punch inside. Grunwaldzki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Byrd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grunwaldzki takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses. #CL# Byrd instigates a clinch. Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside. Byrd blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Byrd. Grunwaldzki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Grunwaldzki misses with a punch on the inside.
Grunwaldzki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Byrd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grunwaldzki or not. Byrd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunwaldzki uses good head movement to avoid it. Byrd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Grunwaldzki.
A short right from Byrd. A bit of stalling here from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Byrd manages to break the clinch.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Byrd misses with a low kick.
Byrd pushes Grunwaldzki away with a front kick. Byrd throws a solid leg kick but Grunwaldzki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrd. Byrd looks for the body kick but Grunwaldzki saw that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Grunwaldzki's knee but Grunwaldzki avoids it well. Grunwaldzki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Artur Grunwaldzki. I think Grunwaldzki 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jolly Leg Byrd! Jolly Leg Byrd opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
EVO 05312017
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1# A combination from Grunwaldzki does no damage. Grunwaldzki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grunwaldzki slips a jab from Durden. Despite the aggression on Grunwaldzki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Grunwaldzki swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki throws out a powerful jab. Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Durden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Durden takes a swing at Grunwaldzki's ribcage but misses. Grunwaldzki misses with a right hand and Durden counters with a thumping low kick. Durden looks to throw the jab but Grunwaldzki is out of range. Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage! Grunwaldzki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Grunwaldzki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grunwaldzki moves out of range as Durden strikes. Some bone on bone action there as Durden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grunwaldzki. Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunwaldzki moves away. Durden missing with a left hand there. Grunwaldzki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grunwaldzki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2# Grunwaldzki has closed the distance and engaged Durden in a clinch.
Good body shot from Durden.
Durden lands with a left to the head. Grunwaldzki throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden. Grunwaldzki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki effectively controlling the action here. Grunwaldzki working aggressively here.
Grunwaldzki misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Grunwaldzki back against the cage. Grunwaldzki scores with a nice hook to the head. Grunwaldzki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Grunwaldzki misses with a short punch on the inside. Grunwaldzki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grunwaldzki's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Grunwaldzki. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grunwaldzki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grunwaldzki throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden. Durden misses with a punch to the body.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Grunwaldzki controls his hands.
Grunwaldzki scores with a nice hook to the head. Grunwaldzki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durden backwards. Grunwaldzki pushes Durden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Durden lands on the inside with an uppercut. Grunwaldzki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Grunwaldzki throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grunwaldzki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Durden working aggressively here.
Grunwaldzki is leaning against Durden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden blocks a body shot from Grunwaldzki. Durden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki throws a head punch that misses. Grunwaldzki throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden. #T3# Grunwaldzki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Grunwaldzki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Grunwaldzki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durden seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grunwaldzki can turn it around. Durden blocking some punches.
#BC# Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunwaldzki manages to avoid it. It seemed like Grunwaldzki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grunwaldzki misses with a left hand and Durden counters with a good low kick that Grunwaldzki was not able to check. A low kick from Durden misses and Grunwaldzki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grunwaldzki missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Durden avoids the body shot from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunwaldzki is just out of range. Durden lands with a hook. Grunwaldzki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Grunwaldzki misses with a straight left. Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Artur Grunwaldzki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grunwaldzki ducks right into an uppercut from Durden. Grunwaldzki takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big left from Grunwaldzki misses. Grunwaldzki thows a left - swing and a miss! A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Grunwaldzki does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# Grunwaldzki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Durden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Grunwaldzki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab. Durden moves away from the strike by Grunwaldzki. Durden staying out of range there. Durden takes one to the chin there. Durden ducks under a wild hook from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Durden moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Grunwaldzki walks into a left hand. Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden takes a swing at Grunwaldzki's ribcage but misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Durden blocks a low kick nicely. Durden avoids the head kick by Grunwaldzki.
It looks like Durden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Grunwaldzki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden. Durden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Artur Grunwaldzki will probably get the nod. That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Durden misses the shot to the body. A slow jab from Durden misses its intended target. Durden tried to score with a low kick but Grunwaldzki checks it. Durden throws a low kick but Grunwaldzki avoids it. Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunwaldzki. Durden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunwaldzki manages to avoid it. Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grunwaldzki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Grunwaldzki defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand. Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
Grunwaldzki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Good exchange - Durden coming out on top. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grunwaldzki slips under a jab from Durden. Durden misses with a hook. Durden scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Durden misses. Grunwaldzki missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grunwaldzki lands a body shot.
#T1# Durden misses with a jab to the body
and Grunwaldzki counters with a nice uppercut. Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grunwaldzki cracks Durden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Durden throws a sloppy head kick and Grunwaldzki moves out of range easily. Durden throws a half hearted mid kick. Grunwaldzki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grunwaldzki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Grunwaldzki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Durden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A solid body kick from Grunwaldzki. Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Grunwaldzki does a little dance to reset his feet. Grunwaldzki throws out a powerful jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grunwaldzki looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range. Grunwaldzki punishes Durden's body with a nice straight punch. Grunwaldzki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden. Durden swings widly with a right hand
and Grunwaldzki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
Grunwaldzki is looking to score with low kicks. Durden slips under a jab. Grunwaldzki looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely. Nice shot by Grunwaldzki. Durden tries to move into range but Grunwaldzki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grunwaldzki misses with a two punch combination.
Durden moves away from the strike by Grunwaldzki. Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Durden checks a leg kick. Grunwaldzki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grunwaldzki misses with a left hand and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grunwaldzkis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Durden cracks the inside of Grunwaldzki's front leg. Grunwaldzki misses with a straight left. Grunwaldzki wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance. Durden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grunwaldzki can pounce on him.
Grunwaldzki walks into a stiff left hand from Durden. Durden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Durden misses with a hook. A little jabbing left from Grunwaldzki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Grunwaldzki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Grunwaldzki lands a jab to Durden's midsection. A combination from Grunwaldzki does no damage. Grunwaldzki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing. This has been an exciting period of action! Grunwaldzki throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off. Grunwaldzki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# Nice defenses there by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Grunwaldzki misses the jab. Grunwaldzki misses with a two punch combination.
Grunwaldzki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durden swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Durden slips a straight right by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it. Grunwaldzki digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs. Grunwaldzki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durden. That one must have hurt. Grunwaldzki scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A slow jab from Grunwaldzki misses its intended target. Durden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Durden throws a hook but Grunwaldzki avoids it easily. Durden misses with a hook. Grunwaldzki ducked under it nicely. Grunwaldzki avoids the body shot from Durden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artur Grunwaldzki will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Durden looks for the body kick but Grunwaldzki saw that one coming. Durden throws a quick inside leg kick. Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Grunwaldzki slips the punch. Grunwaldzki looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range. Durden walks into a straight right hand from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Grunwaldzki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durden circles away quickly and effectively. Durden misses with a right hand letting Grunwaldzki counter with a right hand. Grunwaldzki cracks Durden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grunwaldzki swings and misses with a shot to the body and Durden counters with a body kick. A big right from Durden misses. Durden throws a shot from downtown. Grunwaldzki moves away and avoids it. Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunwaldzki. Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Grunwaldzki just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Grunwaldzki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big left from Grunwaldzki misses. Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
Durden lands with a hook. Grunwaldzki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Grunwaldzki misses with a straight right. Durden throws a looping overhand right but Grunwaldzki ducks down to avoid it. Grunwaldzki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Durden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grunwaldzki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Grunwaldzki looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range. Durden throws a counter high kick but Grunwaldzki was just alert enough to avoid it. Good exchange - Grunwaldzki coming out on top. Durden avoids the body shot from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grunwaldzki looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range. Donk. Durden catches Grunwaldzki right on the button with a cross.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grunwaldzki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grunwaldzki connects with a body shot. Grunwaldzki walks into a left hand. Grunwaldzki throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily. Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunwaldzki is just out of range. Durden slips a straight right by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Grunwaldzki does no damage. Durden throwing a counter right hand but Grunwaldzki manages to avoid it. Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunwaldzki was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden. Grunwaldzki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Durden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grunwaldzki momentarily.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick. Grunwaldzki throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off. Grunwaldzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away. Grunwaldzki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Grunwaldzki throws a head kick that misses. Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Durden digs a good hook to Grunwaldzki's body.
Durden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Durden slips under a jab. Grunwaldzki misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Durden. Grunwaldzki goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily. It looked like Durden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Durden punishes Grunwaldzki's body with a nice straight punch. Durden looks to land a body kick but Grunwaldzki moved away. Durden lands with a straight right. Grunwaldzki didn't see that one coming. Sloppy strikes from Grunwaldzki. Those never looked like landing. Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grunwaldzki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Grunwaldzki misses with a right hand and Durden counters with a nice body shot. Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Grunwaldzki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4# Durden tries to land a front kick but Grunwaldzki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A head kick misses from Grunwaldzki. Durden appears to be looking for a big counter. Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Grunwaldzki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden. Durden scores with a jab. Grunwaldzki acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki throws a head kick that half lands.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Artur Grunwaldzki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Durden slips a straight right by Grunwaldzki. A counter left hand to the body from Durden misses its target. Grunwaldzki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Durden half committed to a counter leg kick. Grunwaldzki throws a nice inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jab from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durden. Grunwaldzki wants to slow Durden down by chopping away at his legs. Durden throws the left hand but Grunwaldzki avoids the punch easily. Grunwaldzki throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Artur Grunwaldzki. Well Grunwaldzki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Artur Grunwaldzki! Artur Grunwaldzki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EVO 303: Tsoi vs Saibot
Date: Mar 09, 2017 |
#R1# Grunwaldzki throws a front kick that sends Dall stumbling back into the cage. Grunwaldzki scores with a shot to the body.
Grunwaldzki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grunwaldzki throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grunwaldzki throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily. Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Grunwaldzki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grunwaldzki connects with an inside leg kick. We've been told by Grunwaldzki's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Grunwaldzki misses with a left hand and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dall ducks right into an uppercut from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki blocks a jab. Grunwaldzki lands with a cross. Dall thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grunwaldzki cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head. Grunwaldzki throws a nice outside leg kick. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Grunwaldzki darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Dall slips under a jab.#T1# Grunwaldzki misses with a hook to the body
and Dall counters with a straight right hand. Artur Grunwaldzki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Grunwaldzki. Dall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grunwaldzki misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming. Grunwaldzki throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Dall counters with a takedown into side control. Grunwaldzki tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2# Dall goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grunwaldzki turns into him and now he's in Dall's 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! Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2# Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grunwaldzki swivels though and keeps the full guard. Grunwaldzki is trying to control the position but Dall postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dall pushing down on Grunwaldzki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Grunwaldzki trying to hold on to Dall's head to control him but Dall postures up.
Grunwaldzki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Grunwaldzki wants to sweep but Dall has passed to side control!#T3# Grunwaldzki tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Dall is not going to allow Grunwaldzki to sit and survive in this position. Dall has the hooks in. Grunwaldzki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Dall patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Grunwaldzki breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Grunwaldzki tries to stand but Dall is controlling from the bottom. #T4# Grunwaldzki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Grunwaldzki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Dall has his foot on Grunwaldzki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grunwaldzki works his way back into a safe position though. Grunwaldzki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Dall postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vyrkyx Dall will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Grunwaldzki swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
It seemed like Dall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grunwaldzki misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a slapping leg kick. Grunwaldzki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dall misses with a body kick. Dall misses with a left hand and Grunwaldzki counters with a right hand to the body. An inside leg kick lands from Grunwaldzki. Dall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grunwaldzki to score with a decent uppercut. Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grunwaldzki throws a right and a left that both miss. Dall misses with a body shot.
Artur Grunwaldzki is winning the standup battle so far. Dall slips a jab from Grunwaldzki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grunwaldzki swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
A jab from Grunwaldzki misses. Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Dall throws a body shot but no joy. Grunwaldzki lands an overhand right.#T1# Grunwaldzki staying out of range there. Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunwaldzki throws out the jab. Dall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grunwaldzki is out of range and Dall settles back down. A counter left hand to the body from Grunwaldzki misses its target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grunwaldzki, as that shot connected.
Grunwaldzki misses with a hook to the body
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand. Grunwaldzki blocks a leg kick. Dall misses with a looping right. Grunwaldzki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dall. Grunwaldzki misses with a right hand and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dall jabs Grunwaldzki to the body, keeping him at a distance. Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grunwaldzki.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Grunwaldzki pushes his down on his head and steps out. The crowd cheers as Dall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grunwaldzki doesn't seem phased though. Grunwaldzki jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dall slips under a jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy. Dall misses with a left hand and Grunwaldzki counters with a right hand to the body. Grunwaldzki throws a combination that misses and Dall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grunwaldzki thinking. A looping hook to the body misses from Grunwaldzki. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet. Dall connects with the punch. Grunwaldzki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grunwaldzki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Grunwaldzki throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it. Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grunwaldzki counters with a straight right hand. Grunwaldzki misses with a straight left. Dall missing with a left hand there. Grunwaldzki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dall loads up on a big right hand but Grunwaldzki slips the punch. Dall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grunwaldzki to score with a decent uppercut. Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grunwaldzki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
#T3# Grunwaldzki fails to land with a series of punches.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grunwaldzki blocks it well. Dall defending well as Grunwaldzki loads up on a big left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Grunwaldzki. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet. Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grunwaldzki at a distance.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top. Grunwaldzki misses with a head kick.
Dall with the counter takedown but Grunwaldzki avoids it easily. Grunwaldzki misses with a body punch
and Dall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grunwaldzki really felt that one! Dall scores with a kick to the body.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grunwaldzki sees it coming and avoids it easily. A shot to the liver by Grunwaldzki. Beautiful body shot. Grunwaldzki throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab. Grunwaldzki lands a right hook 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! Dall connects with a jab.#T4# Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grunwaldzki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it. A big right from Dall misses. Grunwaldzki feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down. Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grunwaldzki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grunwaldzki checks a leg kick. Dall throws a shot from downtown. Grunwaldzki moves away and avoids it. Grunwaldzki checks a leg kick. Dall misses with a looping right. Dall throws a leg kick and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki misses with a body kick. Grunwaldzki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dall with the counter takedown but Grunwaldzki avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dall drops his hands momentarily and Grunwaldzki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Artur Grunwaldzki will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Grunwaldzki clobbers Dall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Grunwaldzki looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range. Grunwaldzki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grunwaldzki on the side of the head. Dall throws a push kick but Grunwaldzki slaps the foot to one side. Grunwaldzki connects with a nice looking jab.
Grunwaldzki thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dall throws a body kick that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target. Grunwaldzki throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grunwaldzki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dall misses with a hook. Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dall swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki misses the jab. Grunwaldzki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1# Nice shot by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks. Grunwaldzki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dall throws a low kick but Grunwaldzki avoids it. Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dall misses with a right hand and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grunwaldzkis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grunwaldzki. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grunwaldzki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Dall misses with a looping left. Grunwaldzki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Grunwaldzki misses with a hook. Dall throws out a loose jab but Grunwaldzki uses good head movement to avoid it. Grunwaldzki throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall. A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grunwaldzki stuffs the takedown.#T2# Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Grunwaldzki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nice straight punches there by Grunwaldzki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall on the side of the head. Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Grunwaldzki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Grunwaldzki loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch. Dall flicks out a counter leg kick but Grunwaldzki steps away. Grunwaldzki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall. Grunwaldzki throws a combination that misses and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Grunwaldzki missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. That kick from Grunwaldzki tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on. Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Artur Grunwaldzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grunwaldzki throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease. Dall slips a straight right by Grunwaldzki.#T3# Dall misses with an uppercut. Grunwaldzki saw that one coming. Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grunwaldzki's head backwards. Grunwaldzki throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grunwaldzki throws a head kick that misses. Dall misses with the body kick and Grunwaldzki counters with a straight right hand. Dall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Grunwaldzki throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nice cross by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunwaldzki. #T4# Grunwaldzki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Grunwaldzki throws a leg kick that misses. Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grunwaldzki. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grunwaldzki throws a big shot that misses. Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dall throws a lazy right hand but Grunwaldzki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grunwaldzki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily. Grunwaldzki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Dall scores with a punch to the head. Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Grunwaldzki avoids the body shot from Dall.
It looked like Grunwaldzki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dall throws a body punch but Grunwaldzki moves out of range. #TD2# Dall feints and as Grunwaldzki raises his hands in defense, Dall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Dall with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight! Artur Grunwaldzki showed his dominance in that final round. I think Grunwaldzki 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Grunwaldzki! Artur Grunwaldzki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EVO 293: Tallon vs Bardanos
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1# Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Grunwaldzki moves out of range of the strikes. Frost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Frost blocks a jab. Frost misses the jab. Frost throws a series of punches but Grunwaldzki moves out of range. A big right from Grunwaldzki misses. Frost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grunwaldzki counters with a lovely shot to the body. Frost misses the jab. Grunwaldzki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A combination from Grunwaldzki does no damage. Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Frost thows a left - swing and a miss! Frost throws a series of punches but Grunwaldzki avoids them all with ease. Frost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grunwaldzki counters with a left to the body. #T1# Grunwaldzki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost. Grunwaldzki dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Frost backing away here, and Grunwaldzki unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Grunwaldzki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frost misses with a left hand and Grunwaldzki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grunwaldzki throws an off balance right hand
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Grunwaldzki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Grunwaldzki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Grunwaldzki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frost misses with a hook
enabling Grunwaldzki to counter with a crisp jab. Grunwaldzki cracks Frost with a good jab. Frost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frost takes a swing at Grunwaldzki's ribcage but misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slow jab from Grunwaldzki misses its intended target. Frost is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2# Frost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Frost scores with a hook to the body. Grunwaldzki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Grunwaldzki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost blocks a head kick by Grunwaldzki.
Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Grunwaldzki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frost. A jab lands there for Grunwaldzki. Frost cracks Grunwaldzki with a good jab. Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2# Frost is rocked! Frost looks to land a combination but Grunwaldzki avoids it well. A kick lands to the mid section there for Grunwaldzki.#T3# Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grunwaldzki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost. Grunwaldzki scores with a punch to the head. Oh Frost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Grunwaldzki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Grunwaldzki slips the punch. Grunwaldzki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Frost had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Frost misses with a body shot.
Grunwaldzki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost. Jab, jab by Frost - just one landing. Frost seems to have got his legs back now. Grunwaldzki throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it. Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Frost defending well as Grunwaldzki loads up on a big left hand. Some wild striking there from Grunwaldzki.
Frost tests Grunwaldzki's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Grunwaldzki throws a big shot that misses. Frost misses with a double jab
and Grunwaldzki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grunwaldzki feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down. Grunwaldzki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Frost throws a hook but Grunwaldzki blocks it. Frost ducks under a wild hook from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down. Frost on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Frost digs a good hook to Grunwaldzki's body.
Frost connects with a body shot that sends Grunwaldzki's belly button to the back. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Frost defending well as Grunwaldzki loads up on a big left hand. Frost misses with a looping left. Grunwaldzki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grunwaldzki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Grunwaldzki looks like he wants to counter punch here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Artur Grunwaldzki will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Grunwaldzki counter with a right hand. Grunwaldzki moves away from the strike by Frost. Frost lands a really nice looking cross but Grunwaldzki seems unphased.
Walter Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Frost. Frost throws a right and a left that both miss. Grunwaldzki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Frost swings widly with a right hand
letting Grunwaldzki counter with a right hand. Frost takes a swing at Grunwaldzki's ribcage but misses. Frost lands a body shot.
Grunwaldzki looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range. Frost misses with an uppercut. Grunwaldzki saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost lands a lovely overhand right. Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Grunwaldzki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Frost misses with a hook to the body
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Frost misses with a hook. Frost scores with a jab to the head.
#T1# Grunwaldzki misses with a body kick. Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grunwaldzki circles away quickly and effectively. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grunwaldzki! But no joy. Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunwaldzki. Frost swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki misses with a straight right. The fighters circling - Grunwaldzki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Frost cracks Grunwaldzki with an open hand slap. Grunwaldzki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A punch combination from Frost misses. Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grunwaldzki sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big right from Grunwaldzki misses. Frost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grunwaldzki counters with a slapping leg kick. A shot to the body from Frost misses and Grunwaldzki counters with a two punch combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Grunwaldzki swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Good shot there by Frost. Frost misses with a left hand and Grunwaldzki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Grunwaldzki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease. Frost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Frost misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunwaldzki misses the target. Frost on the wrong end of a nice jab. Grunwaldzki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Frost misses with the combination.
It seemed like Grunwaldzki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Frost connects with a body shot that sends Grunwaldzki's belly button to the back. Walter Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Grunwaldzki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD2# Grunwaldzki drops Frost with a beautiful combination! Frost stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grunwaldzki is looking for the KO! Grunwaldzki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Frost moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice defenses there by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki misses with a looping left. Frost works the jab nicely. Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grunwaldzki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target. Grunwaldzki dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Frost backing away here, and Grunwaldzki unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Frost misses with a looping left.#T4# Grunwaldzki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A slapping body kick lands there for Grunwaldzki. A punch combination from Frost misses. A combination from Frost does no damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Frost throws out a powerful jab. Grunwaldzki lands with an overhand left. A big left from Grunwaldzki misses. Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Grunwaldzki counters with a left to the body. A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target. Grunwaldzki punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch. Frost misses with a right hand and Grunwaldzki counters with a left to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grunwaldzki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunwaldzki takes a shot right to the bread basket. Grunwaldzki avoids the body shot from Frost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artur Grunwaldzki will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# A slow jab from Grunwaldzki misses its intended target. Grunwaldzki throws a half hearted mid kick. Grunwaldzki defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand. Grunwaldzki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Frost throws a sloppy body shot
and Grunwaldzki counters with a stiff right hand. Frost throws the left hand but Grunwaldzki avoids the punch easily. Grunwaldzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away. Artur Grunwaldzki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Frost throws a hook but Grunwaldzki avoids it easily. Grunwaldzki misses with a wild body shot. Frost scores with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grunwaldzki throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily. Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grunwaldzki doesn't seem bothered though. Grunwaldzki misses the jab. Frost misses with a body punch
and Grunwaldzki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grunwaldzki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grunwaldzki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Frost throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grunwaldzki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frost's knee momentarily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Frost misses with a straight right. Grunwaldzki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
A combination from Frost does no damage. Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Grunwaldzki slips under a jab from Frost. A little jabbing left from Grunwaldzki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Grunwaldzki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Frost looks to throw the jab but Grunwaldzki is out of range. Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing. Frost swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grunwaldzki counters with a huge left! Frost is in big trouble! He's backing up but Grunwaldzki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Frost from any more damage. A dominating finish by Grunwaldzki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Grunwaldzki! Artur Grunwaldzki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EVO 291: Traylor vs Juggernut
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Karter throws a solid leg kick but Grunwaldzki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karter. Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
Grunwaldzki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Grunwaldzki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter. Grunwaldzki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter. Grunwaldzki is looking to counter the offense by Karter and move into the clinch. Grunwaldzki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Karter does no damage. A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Chris Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Grunwaldzki has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki working aggressively here.
Karter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grunwaldzki backwards. Grunwaldzki lands a body punch in the clinch. Grunwaldzki misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Karter gets through Grunwaldzki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Karter fails to land. Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Grunwaldzki.
Karter is trying to break the clinch but Grunwaldzki has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Karter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grunwaldzki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Grunwaldzki looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely. A jab from Karter misses. Karter throws a leg kick and Grunwaldzki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grunwaldzki throws a solid leg kick but Karter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grunwaldzki. Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grunwaldzki moves forwards but Karter connects with a nice, crisp jab. Karter lands a lovely overhand right. Grunwaldzki misses with a looping left.#T2# Grunwaldzki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter. Karter thows a leg kick but Grunwaldzki checks it and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Grunwaldzki checks a low kick from Karter.#CL# Grunwaldzki clinches up against the cage. Grunwaldzki tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
Grunwaldzki misses with the head strike.
Grunwaldzki misses with a hook from the clinch. Grunwaldzki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Karter breaks from the clinch.
Grunwaldzki misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely. Grunwaldzki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A clash of legs there as Grunwaldzki blocks the low kick. Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. As Karter looks to move away, Grunwaldzki throws a big counter combo but Karter just gets out of the way. Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Karter replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grunwaldzki blocks it well. Grunwaldzki cracks Karter with a good jab.#T3# Grunwaldzki connects with a single shot there. Grunwaldzki needs to keep his hands up - Karter had a free shot at his head there. Grunwaldzki cracks Karter with an open hand slap. Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Grunwaldzki moves out of range easily. Karter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grunwaldzki eats them both and turns towards Karter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Karter throws a good cross that connects.
Karter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karter throws the left hand but Grunwaldzki avoids the punch easily. Grunwaldzki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. 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! Karter looks to land a right hand but Grunwaldzki moved out of range. A punch combination from Karter misses. Karter misses with a left hand and Grunwaldzki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter misses with a body shot
and Grunwaldzki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Karter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Karter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grunwaldzkis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Grunwaldzki misses with a hook. Karter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Karter loads up on a big right hand but Grunwaldzki slips the punch. Karter lands with a straight right. Grunwaldzki didn't see that one coming. Karter misses with a looping right. Karter with a hook. Grunwaldzki misses with a hook
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Karter dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Karter gets tackled into the cage by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki maintains the clinch. Grunwaldzki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Karter misses with the head strike.
Grunwaldzki misses with a short punch on the inside. Grunwaldzki scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grunwaldzki. A frustrated look appears on Karter's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short uppercut from Karter. Karter misses with a short punch on the inside. Karter blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grunwaldzki misses with a punch on the inside.
Karter misses with a hook from the clinch. Karter misses with a body punch.
Karter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Grunwaldzki breaks from the clinch.
Karter has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Karter 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.
#T1# Karter throws a nice looking combination but Grunwaldzki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Chris Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice shot lands for Grunwaldzki.#CUT# It looks like Chris Karter has been cut. Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Grunwaldzki misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely. Grunwaldzki slips a straight right by Karter.#CL# Grunwaldzki has closed the distance and engaged Karter in a clinch.
Karter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grunwaldzki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karter can turn it around. Karter lands a hook to the side of the head. Karter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grunwaldzki.
A head punch on the inside from Grunwaldzki fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter. Artur Grunwaldzki has scored more points in the clinch so far. Grunwaldzki misses with the head strike.
Karter taking a breather. Grunwaldzki blocks an uppercut.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Grunwaldzki controls the action.
Grunwaldzki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2# Karter cracks Grunwaldzki with a nice body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Grunwaldzki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Karter's corner calls for a 1-2. Karter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Grunwaldzki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karter. Karter circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Karter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grunwaldzki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Grunwaldzki walks into a jab. Karter throws a chopping leg kick but Grunwaldzki manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Karter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grunwaldzki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grunwaldzki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter. It looked like Grunwaldzki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Karter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3# Karter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter. Karter slips under a jab. Grunwaldzki throws a jab when Karter was well out of range. Karter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grunwaldzki with a body shot. Grunwaldzki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karter. Karter circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Grunwaldzki digs a good hook to Karter's body.
Karter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karter throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki moved away. Karter throws a big shot that misses. Grunwaldzki misses with a looping right. Karter throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki checks it. An attempted straight right counter from Grunwaldzki misses the target. Karter looks to land a body kick but Grunwaldzki moved away.#T4# Grunwaldzki looks to land a combination. Karter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A lazy body kick from Karter and Grunwaldzki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Karter with a jab. Karter misses with a wild body shot. A left lands for Karter. Karter scores with a jab to the jaw. A jab from Karter misses. Grunwaldzki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Grunwaldzki connects with a crisp jab. Grunwaldzki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karter can pounce on him.
Karter misses the shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Karter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut. That's time! Grunwaldzki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Grunwaldzki blocks a jab. Grunwaldzki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Grunwaldzki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Karter looks to land a body kick but Grunwaldzki moved away. Karter swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki checks a leg kick. Karter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grunwaldzki's calf. A swing and a miss from Grunwaldzki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grunwaldzki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karter swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Karter.#T1# A big left from Karter misses. Karter with a jab. Karter throws the left hand but Grunwaldzki avoids the punch easily. Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grunwaldzki throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot. Good leg kick by Karter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karter swats away the attempt to clinch by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Karter there. Artur Grunwaldzki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Karter getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Grunwaldzki moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Grunwaldzki slips a jab and a cross from Karter.
Karter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grunwaldzki moves out of range as Karter strikes. Grunwaldzki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter. Karter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Karter scoring well with a low kick there.
Grunwaldzki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Karter takes a swing at Grunwaldzki's ribcage but misses. Grunwaldzki throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.#T3# Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunwaldzki is just out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat.
Grunwaldzki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karter cracks the inside of Grunwaldzki's front leg. Karter throws a good cross that connects.
Karter avoids the head kick by Grunwaldzki.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Karter misses with a leg kick and Grunwaldzki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Karter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes. Grunwaldzki connects with the punch. A solid leg kick lands there for Karter.
Grunwaldzki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4# Grunwaldzki lands with a good body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karter throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki checks it. Grunwaldzki throws a sloppy body shot
and Karter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Grunwaldzki throws a body kick that misses and Karter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Karter connects with a body shot. Karter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grunwaldzki. That did some damage! Karter scores with a leg kick.
Grunwaldzki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Karter lands a jab to Grunwaldzki's midsection. Chris Karter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Karter misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Karter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Karter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Karter! An intense looking Chris Karter took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I piss excellence! Open your mouth Harris and drink my excellence. I want Brophy.'.
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Event:
CFC 405
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1# Grunwaldzki misses with a straight left. Grunwaldzki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monroe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2# Grunwaldzki closes the distance and clinches. Monroe tries to work over Grunwaldzki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Monroe pushes Grunwaldzki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Monroe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grunwaldzki walks away with a smile on his face. Monroe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Grunwaldzki throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot. Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grunwaldzki. Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monroe misses with a shot to the body and Grunwaldzki counters with a straight right hand. Monroe misses with a double jab.
Grunwaldzki cracks Monroe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Grunwaldzki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab. Grunwaldzki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Grunwaldzki lands with a cross. #T1# Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grunwaldzki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
As Monroe backs off Grunwaldzki throws a huge counter combo but Monroe manages to avoid it all. Monroe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
enabling Grunwaldzki to counter with a crisp jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Grunwaldzki does a little dance to reset his feet. Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunwaldzki moves away. Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grunwaldzki avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Grunwaldzki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Grunwaldzki moves out of range as Monroe strikes. Artur Grunwaldzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grunwaldzki defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand. Grunwaldzki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Grunwaldzki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe. Grunwaldzki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grunwaldzki.#T2# Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grunwaldzki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Grunwaldzki lands a jab to the head.
Monroe misses with a body punch
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grunwaldzki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe. Monroe misses the shot to the body. Grunwaldzki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Monroe scores with a body shot.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Grunwaldzki's shoulder, as Grunwaldzki tries to avoid the shot. Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Grunwaldzki to counter with a crisp jab. Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Grunwaldzki slips under a jab from Monroe. Monroe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3# Grunwaldzki lands with a cross. Monroe throws a hook to the side of Grunwaldzki's head but Grunwaldzki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD# Monroe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grunwaldzki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monroe is in Grunwaldzki's guard. Monroe trying to control but Grunwaldzki is working from the bottom. Grunwaldzki 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. Grunwaldzki controlling the position. Monroe with a flurry of punches that miss. Monroe with a flurry of punches that miss. Grunwaldzki tries to land a sweep but no joy. Grunwaldzki controlling Monroe's posture. #T4# Monroe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Grunwaldzki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Monroe cracks Grunwaldzki with a solid left hand. Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Monroe distracts Grunwaldzki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Grunwaldzki blocks nicely. Grunwaldzki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from Grunwaldzki. 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 Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Grunwaldzki closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Monroe pulls Grunwaldzki into guard.
Monroe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Monroe is working hard here to advance position.#SU2# Grunwaldzki stands and steps away. Monroe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Grunwaldzki lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot. Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Grunwaldzki does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grunwaldzki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe. No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunwaldzki was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Grunwaldzki misses with a looping left. An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.#T1# Monroe missing with a left hand there. Grunwaldzki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jab by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Monroe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grunwaldzki defends well and Monroe ends up having to push Grunwaldzki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. It seemed like Grunwaldzki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target. Monroe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Grunwaldzki counters with a nice uppercut. Grunwaldzki connects with a looping right hand.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunwaldzki manages to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grunwaldzki! But no joy. Monroe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Grunwaldzki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grunwaldzki scores with the left hand. Monroe knows he should have avoided that one. Monroe moves out of range as Grunwaldzki throws a body kick.
Monroe misses with a body shot
and Grunwaldzki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grunwaldzki ducks under a wild hook from Monroe. Grunwaldzki throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily. Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe takes one to the chin there. Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki throws a hook but Monroe blocks it. Monroe throws a body punch but Grunwaldzki moves out of range. #T3# Grunwaldzki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe misses with a combination
and Grunwaldzki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Monroe digs a good body shot into Grunwaldzki's ribs. Grunwaldzki looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range. Grunwaldzki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grunwaldzki wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunwaldzki was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe. Grunwaldzki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Artur Grunwaldzki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Grunwaldzki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Monroe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grunwaldzki counters with a nice uppercut. Monroe misses with a body shot.
Grunwaldzki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4# Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Monroe fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Grunwaldzki is looking for the big counter here. Grunwaldzki throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range. Grunwaldzki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Grunwaldzki coming out on top. Grunwaldzki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2# Monroe is rocked! Monroe throws a body punch but Grunwaldzki moves out of range. Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Monroe misses the body punch and Grunwaldzki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grunwaldzki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Grunwaldzki connects with the punch. Monroe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Monroe with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Grunwaldzki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Grunwaldzki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Monroe seems to have got his legs back now. Monroe swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well. Monroe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monroe there as he acknowledges the shot. Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Grunwaldzki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Monroe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grunwaldzki at a distance.
Grunwaldzki avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunwaldzki was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe. Monroe throws a sloppy body shot
and Grunwaldzki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe misses with a body shot
and Grunwaldzki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grunwaldzki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Monroe scores with the left hand. Grunwaldzki knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# Monroe has a takedown stuffed. Monroe misses with a body shot
and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grunwaldzki slips a jab from Monroe. Grunwaldzki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Monroe misses with a looping left. Monroe fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Monroe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Monroe tries to clinch up. It seemed like Grunwaldzki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd cheers as Monroe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grunwaldzki doesn't seem phased though.#T2# Monroe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grunwaldzki's hands. Monroe misses with a wild body shot. Monroe moves away from the strike by Grunwaldzki. Monroe takes a swing at Grunwaldzki's ribcage but misses. Grunwaldzki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Grunwaldzki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monroe. Horrible takedown attempt by Monroe or perhaps it was just good defense by Grunwaldzki, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monroe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grunwaldzki defends it nicely. Grunwaldzki missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Monroe is looking to counter punch.#T3# Grunwaldzki moves away from the strike by Monroe. Grunwaldzki throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it. Monroe is looking to wear down Grunwaldzki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Grunwaldzki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monroe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grunwaldzki's waist but Grunwaldzki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monroe off to one side. Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Grunwaldzki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Monroe misses with a hook. Grunwaldzki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Grunwaldzki scores with a nice strike. Grunwaldzki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Monroe swings and misses with a shot to the body and Grunwaldzki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Grunwaldzki moves away and avoids it. Grunwaldzki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Grunwaldzki fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monroe misses the jab.#T4# Grunwaldzki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grunwaldzki staying out of range there. Grunwaldzki looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well. Monroe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunwaldzki manages to avoid it. Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Monroe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grunwaldzki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe. Monroe throws a right hand that misses
enabling Grunwaldzki to counter with a crisp jab. Monroe throws a sloppy body shot
and Grunwaldzki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Monroe sizes up Grunwaldzki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Artur Grunwaldzki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Grunwaldzki 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Grunwaldzki! A very excited looking Artur Grunwaldzki 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:
CFC 400
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# Grunwaldzki lands a jab to the head.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ramos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ramos takes one on the button. Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grunwaldzki defends it nicely. Grunwaldzki misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Ramos . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramos throws the left hand but Grunwaldzki avoids the punch easily. Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grunwaldzki counters with a left to the body. A bone on bone clash there as Ramos blocks the leg kick.
Ramos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Ramos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Grunwaldzki - just one landing. Artur Grunwaldzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Grunwaldzki off the cage and back into range. Ramos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Ramos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Grunwaldzki punishes Ramos 's body with a nice straight punch. Grunwaldzki blocks a jab. Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunwaldzki throws out the jab. And Ramos tries to counter it with a takedown but Grunwaldzki pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ramos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it. Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Grunwaldzki ducks down to avoid it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grunwaldzki, right into the meat.
Grunwaldzki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Artur Grunwaldzki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grunwaldzki moves out of range as Ramos strikes. Grunwaldzki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos . Ramos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2# Ramos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramos there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramos blocks a low kick nicely. Grunwaldzki goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Grunwaldzki works Ramos 's body with a nice hook. Grunwaldzki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Ramos counters with a single leg into guard. Grunwaldzki didn't expect that. Grunwaldzki wants to stand and escape but Ramos is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ramos postures up in Grunwaldzki's guard and throws a big left but Grunwaldzki blocks it. Grunwaldzki wants to stand up but Ramos is controlling him. Ramos with a nice head shot there. Ramos stands up over Grunwaldzki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ramos throws a big right hand that misses. Ramos wants to control from the top but Grunwaldzki keeps moving. #T3# Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grunwaldzki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ramos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ramos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Ramos cracks Grunwaldzki with a solid left hand. Ramos looking to sit in guard and control but Grunwaldzki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Grunwaldzki controlling from the top position. Ramos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4##SUB2# Grunwaldzki is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ramos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grunwaldzki is looking to defend but Ramos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grunwaldzki! Ramos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grunwaldzki taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Ramos !
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Event:
CFC 391
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Holzken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunwaldzki. Holzken is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rodney Holzken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Holzken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunwaldzki. Holzken misses with a body shot
and Grunwaldzki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Holzken throws a body punch but Grunwaldzki moves out of range. Holzken just misses with a punch to the body.
Holzken scores with a body shot.
Grunwaldzki throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Holzken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB# Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grunwaldzki is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold. Grunwaldzki wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
#SUB# Holzken is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1# Holzken moves nicely into side control. Grunwaldzki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Grunwaldzki prevents Holzken from improving position. Grunwaldzki is trying to control Holzken's posture but Holzken avoids it. Grunwaldzki is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Holzken swings around for an armbar but Grunwaldzki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Holzken's guard. Grunwaldzki postures up.
Holzken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grunwaldzki is one step ahead there. Grunwaldzki wants to get up but he can't break Holzken's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##SUB# Grunwaldzki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grunwaldzki has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted. Holzken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grunwaldzki is one step ahead there. Holzken is working hard here to advance position. Grunwaldzki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Grunwaldzki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holzken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Holzken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Holzken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grunwaldzki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Grunwaldzki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Holzken tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Grunwaldzki postures up.
Grunwaldzki stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken. Holzken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Holzken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Holzken looking for a guillotine here but Grunwaldzki defends easily.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck. Holzken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grunwaldzki controls the pace.#SUB# Holzken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grunwaldzki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holzken is on top in guard.
#REVR# Holzken works a leg free and moves into half guard. Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Grunwaldzki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Holzken is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grunwaldzki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holzken is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Holzken passes the guard and advances to mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Holzken is working for a guillotine from mount but Grunwaldzki frees his head quite easily.
Grunwaldzki tries to hold on but Holzken postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holzken 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# Grunwaldzki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Grunwaldzki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Holzken misses with a left hand and Grunwaldzki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Holzken throws an overhand right that lands on Grunwaldzki's shoulder, as Grunwaldzki tries to avoid the shot. Holzken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunwaldzki manages to avoid it. Grunwaldzki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holzken. Holzken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunwaldzki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grunwaldzki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holzken sees it coming and avoids it easily. Grunwaldzki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holzken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grunwaldzki defends it nicely. Grunwaldzki tries a quick counter leg kick but Holzken is wise to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Holzken. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Grunwaldzki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Grunwaldzki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holzken. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holzken, as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holzken checks a leg kick. Grunwaldzki slips under a jab. Holzken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunwaldzki moves away. Holzken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Holzken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grunwaldzki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Grunwaldzki slips under a jab. Grunwaldzki throws out a counter right but Holzken avoids it with no problem. Holzken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunwaldzki. Holzken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holzken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunwaldzki. Holzken misses with a hook to the body
and Grunwaldzki counters with a straight right hand. Holzken with a hook. Grunwaldzki throws a looping overhand right but Holzken ducks down to avoid it. Holzken with a lazy takedown attempt and Grunwaldzki counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Holzken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3# Holzken lands a really nice looking cross but Grunwaldzki seems unphased.
Holzken checks a leg kick. Holzken throws a body shot but no joy. Grunwaldzki throws a right and a left that Holzken avoids nicely. Grunwaldzki looks to land a left hand but Holzken moved out of range nicely. Nice defenses there by Holzken. A little feinted left hand from Holzken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Grunwaldzki avoids the body shot from Holzken.
Grunwaldzki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Holzken slips a jab and a cross from Grunwaldzki.
Holzken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grunwaldzki sprawls and moves away. Holzken getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Holzken is looking to wear down Grunwaldzki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Grunwaldzki ducks under a wild hook from Holzken. Holzken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4# A big left from Grunwaldzki misses. Holzken shoots in but no luck this time. Holzken connects with a crisp jab. Grunwaldzki throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Holzken counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grunwaldzki won't be happy with that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grunwaldzki is looking to reverse the position. Holzken tries to advance to mount but Grunwaldzki denies him. Grunwaldzki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Grunwaldzki keeping his opponent close.#SUB# Holzken tries for a kimura but Grunwaldzki is defending well. Grunwaldzki prevents Holzken from moving into mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artur Grunwaldzki will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Grunwaldzki throws a series of punches but Holzken moves out of range. Grunwaldzki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holzken scores with a body shot.
Grunwaldzki misses with a straight left. Holzken just misses with a punch to the body.
Grunwaldzki swinging wildly here.
Holzken looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunwaldzki is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holzken lands a jab to Grunwaldzki's midsection. Holzken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grunwaldzki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A countering left hand to the body from Grunwaldzki misses. Holzken blocks a head kick by Grunwaldzki.
#T1# Grunwaldzki looks to land a left hand but Holzken moved out of range nicely. Grunwaldzki avoids the body shot from Holzken.
Holzken throws a looping overhand right but Grunwaldzki ducks down to avoid it. Grunwaldzki cracks Holzken with a right hand to the side of the head. Artur Grunwaldzki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Grunwaldzki avoids the body shot from Holzken.
A little jabbing left from Grunwaldzki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Grunwaldzki takes a shot right to the bread basket. Holzken misses the jab. Holzken looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunwaldzki is just out of range. Grunwaldzki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Artur Grunwaldzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grunwaldzki ducks under a wild hook from Holzken.#T2# Holzken looks to land a right hand but Grunwaldzki moved out of range. Grunwaldzki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holzken will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Grunwaldzki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holzken paws at him with a jab and circles away. Holzken tests Grunwaldzki's chin there with a solid looking shot. Holzken misses with a shot to the body and Grunwaldzki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunwaldzki defending well as Holzken loads up on a big left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Holzken fails with the takedown and Grunwaldzki counters with a right hand to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Holzken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Holzken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grunwaldzki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holzken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holzken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Holzken lands a really nice looking cross but Grunwaldzki seems unphased.
Grunwaldzki looks for the body kick but Holzken saw that one coming. Holzken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nice uppercut there from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki moves out of range of the strikes. A big left from Grunwaldzki misses. Holzken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grunwaldzki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holzken counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Holzken throws a body shot but no joy. Grunwaldzki throws a shot from downtown. Holzken moves away and avoids it. Holzken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Grunwaldzki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4# Grunwaldzki misses with an uppercut. Holzken saw that one coming. Grunwaldzki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grunwaldzki moves in looking to clinch but Holzken pushes him off. Holzken takes a body punch but keeps moving. Grunwaldzki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Holzken throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grunwaldzki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grunwaldzki misses with the body kick and Holzken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grunwaldzki misses with an uppercut. Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Rodney Holzken. I think Holzken 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Holzken! An out of breath Rodney Holzken 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:
CFC 388
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Futter fails with the takedown. Futter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grunwaldzki tries to avoid it but Futter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grunwaldzki to the ground. Grunwaldzki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Grunwaldzki swings for the body but Futter moves out of range.
Futter shoots and misses and Grunwaldzki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Futter gets a takedown into half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Futter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB# Futter in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Grunwaldzki tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Futter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Futter! Buck Futter very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London 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:
LEGACY! 76
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1# Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Left hook, right uppercut from Koski. Koski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grunwaldzki looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. A cross from Koski lands.#CL2# Koski clinches up with Grunwaldzki and pushes him back against the cage. Grunwaldzki throws a head punch that misses. Grunwaldzki is trying to break the clinch but Koski has him pressed against the cage. Grunwaldzki lands an uppercut. Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Grunwaldzki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Grunwaldzki avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
Koski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grunwaldzki dodges an elbow strike from Koski.
Nice elbow from Koski. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch on the inside from Grunwaldzki fails to land. A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski. Koski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Koski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koski has Grunwaldzki pushed against the cage. Koski throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1# A right hook to the body lands for Grunwaldzki.
Koski misses with an elbow over the top. Koski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Grunwaldzki lands with a short shot to the head. Grunwaldzki can't find room to land a body shot as Koski controls the action.
Grunwaldzki blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Koski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grunwaldzki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koski has him pressed against the cage. Grunwaldzki misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grunwaldzki. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grunwaldzki's brow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski. #BC2# Koski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grunwaldzki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Otso Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab from Koski. Koski throws a leg kick and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Koski fails to land with a series of punches.
Grunwaldzki is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Grunwaldzki. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Koski tries a head kick but it misses.
Koski dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Koski scoring well with a low kick there.
Grunwaldzki tests Koski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Grunwaldzki ducks right into an uppercut from Koski. Grunwaldzki scores with a leg kick.
Koski connects with the punch. Koski moves out of range of the body kick from Grunwaldzki.
Koski lands a right hook to the body.
Grunwaldzki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koski. Koski's coach down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Grunwaldzki is looking to chop away at Koski's legs. Koski swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Grunwaldzki to counter with a crisp jab. Grunwaldzki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3# Nice defenses there by Koski. Koski misses with a low kick. A low kick from Koski misses and Grunwaldzki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Koski throws a combination that misses and Grunwaldzki counters with a thumping low kick. Grunwaldzki avoids the head kick by Koski.
Koski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki lands a nice shot to the body.
Grunwaldzki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski misses with a straight right. Koski throws a poor cross that misses
and Grunwaldzki counters with a lovely straight right hand! A shot to the body from Koski misses and Grunwaldzki counters with a nice body shot. #CL2# Koski closes the distance and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Koski wants to stall.
Grunwaldzki tries to work over Koski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4# Koski prevents a body shot from Grunwaldzki. #BC# Grunwaldzki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grunwaldzki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grunwaldzki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koski to score with a decent uppercut. Koski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grunwaldzki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2# Koski darts in and clinches Grunwaldzki up against the cage. Koski leaning against his opponent.
Koski leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC# Grunwaldzki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Koski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grunwaldzki swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looked like Grunwaldzki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Koski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grunwaldzki's hands. Koski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grunwaldzki. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Koski dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grunwaldzki. Otso Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Koski scores with a nice head shot. Koski is looking to clinch. Grunwaldzki misses with a hook
#CL2# and Koski moves into the clinch. Grunwaldzki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Koski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grunwaldzki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Koski throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Grunwaldzki misses with some punches.
Grunwaldzki misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koski is trying to stall.
Koski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grunwaldzki scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Koski swings wildly with an uppercut but Grunwaldzki uses good head movement to avoid it. Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC# Grunwaldzki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Koski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grunwaldzki cracks Koski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Koski avoids the head kick by Grunwaldzki.
Koski swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Grunwaldzki to counter with a crisp jab. Koski scores with a leg kick.
Koski tries to clinch but fails miserably and Grunwaldzki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grunwaldzki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Grunwaldzki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunwaldzki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Koski just manages to avoid it. Donk. Koski catches Grunwaldzki right on the button with a cross.#CL2# Koski rushes Grunwaldzki and presses him up against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grunwaldzki gets through Koski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Grunwaldzki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Koski tries to clinch up but Grunwaldzki circles away and keeps his distance. Koski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koski throws a leg kick and Grunwaldzki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunwaldzki is just out of range. Koski throws a lazy right hand but Grunwaldzki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It looked like Grunwaldzki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Koski misses with an uppercut. Grunwaldzki connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koski. A low kick from Koski is predictable there and Grunwaldzki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grunwaldzki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koski. Koski cracks the inside of Grunwaldzki's front leg. Koski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Grunwaldzki ducks under a wild hook from Koski. Grunwaldzki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski. Grunwaldzki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3# Grunwaldzki looks to land a combination but Koski avoids it well. It seemed like Koski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A bone on bone clash there as Koski blocks the leg kick.
Koski cracks a nice hook into Grunwaldzki's ribs. Koski closes the distance looking to clinch and Grunwaldzki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Koski cracks Grunwaldzki with an open hand slap. The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Koski lands a nice looking body shot.
Koski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grunwaldzki needs to keep his hands up - Koski had a free shot at his head there. Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunwaldzki throws out the jab. Grunwaldzki swats away the attempt to clinch by Koski.#T4# Nice cross by Koski. Koski throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki moved away. This has been an exciting period of action! Koski misses with a wild body shot. Koski is looking to clinch. Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunwaldzki throws out the jab. Koski tries to clinch up. Koski doesn't manage to clinch there - Grunwaldzki circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koski, right into the meat.
#CL2# Koski gets in close and instigates a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki just leaning against Koski, taking a breather. Koski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grunwaldzki's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Otso Koski will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Koski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Grunwaldzki throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
Koski throws out a counter right but Grunwaldzki avoids it with no problem. Koski misses with a looping right. Grunwaldzki throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski. Despite the aggression on Koski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Koski misses with a hook. Grunwaldzki ducked under it nicely. Koski throws a leg kick but Grunwaldzki sees it coming and moves out of range. Grunwaldzki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Koski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grunwaldzki's sensitive parts. Koski avoids the body shot from Grunwaldzki.
Koski closes the distance looking to clinch and Grunwaldzki counters with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grunwaldzki is able to avoid easily. Grunwaldzki connects with a jab.#T1# Grunwaldzki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Koski scores with a jab to the head.
Grunwaldzki slips a jab from Koski. Grunwaldzki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grunwaldzki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koski cracks a nice hook into Grunwaldzki's ribs. Grunwaldzki slips a straight right by Koski. Grunwaldzki throws a head kick that misses. Grunwaldzki swats away the attempt to clinch by Koski. It looked like Grunwaldzki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Koski misses with a low kick as Grunwaldzki jumps back. Grunwaldzki misses the jab. Koski throws out a counter right but Grunwaldzki avoids it with no problem. Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artur Grunwaldzki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Grunwaldzki thumps Koski with a low kick. Koski swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki feinted there with a counter leg kick. A leg kick checked by Grunwaldzki. Koski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Koski. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Koski lands a leg kick that knocks Grunwaldzki off balance momentarily. Koski scores with a punch to the head. Grunwaldzki lands a really nice looking cross but Koski seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Koski. Beautiful body shot. Koski lands the left hand. Koski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grunwaldzki counters with a straight right hand. Koski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3##CL2# Koski has managed to clinch.
Koski stalling in the clinch.
Grunwaldzki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Grunwaldzki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Koski scores with a jab to the body. Koski throws a big shot that misses. Grunwaldzki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Grunwaldzki misses the shot to the body. Koski throws a leg kick and Grunwaldzki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC# Koski is rocked! Koski throws a body kick that misses. Koski is still on wobbly legs! Can Grunwaldzki finish him? Koski thumps Grunwaldzki with a low kick. Grunwaldzki drops Koski with a big left hand! Koski is injured, injured bad! Grunwaldzki jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Grunwaldzki! Artur Grunwaldzki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LEGACY! 72
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Harrison lands a lovely overhand right. Grunwaldzki misses the shot to the body. Harrison 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.
Harrison throws a body punch but Grunwaldzki moves out of range. Harrison connects with a right hand. Grunwaldzki shakes it off. Grunwaldzki throws a looping overhand right but Harrison ducks down to avoid it. Harrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grunwaldzki with a body shot. Both fighters circling a little - Harrison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Grunwaldzki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Harrison misses with a looping right. Grunwaldzki looks to land a right hand but Harrison moved out of range. As Grunwaldzki backs off Harrison throws a huge counter combo but Grunwaldzki manages to avoid it all. Grunwaldzki misses with a looping right. This has been an exciting period of action! Grunwaldzki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrison misses. Harrison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grunwaldzki defending well as Harrison loads up on a big left hand. Grunwaldzki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A jab from Grunwaldzki finds it's way through Harrison's defenses. Harrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# Harrison throws a leg kick and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Harrison throws a half hearted mid kick. Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Harrison scores with a hook to the body. Grunwaldzki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A thudding body kick lands there by Harrison!
Jab by Harrison. Harrison takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT# It looks like Aidan Harrison has been cut. Harrison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Grunwaldzki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Grunwaldzki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight. Grunwaldzki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrison. Harrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grunwaldzki is looking to counter with a body kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harrison throws a head kick that misses letting Grunwaldzki counter with a right hand. Grunwaldzki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrison. Harrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
A low kick from Harrison misses and Grunwaldzki counters with a nice uppercut. Grunwaldzki cracks Harrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Grunwaldzki takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grunwaldzki doesn't seem phased though. Grunwaldzki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harrison. Grunwaldzki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harrison scores with a jab to the body. Nice body kick there by Harrison. Grunwaldzki throws a nice outside leg kick. Harrison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Harrison lands with a cross. Grunwaldzki scores with the left hand. Harrison knows he should have avoided that one. Harrison looks to land a combination but Grunwaldzki avoids it well. Grunwaldzki is looking to counter with a body kick. Grunwaldzki jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Harrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harrison is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grunwaldzki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Harrison throws a front kick aimed at Grunwaldzki's knee but Grunwaldzki avoids it well. Grunwaldzki is looking for a counter combo. A nice leg kick lands there from Harrison. Grunwaldzki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrison. Grunwaldzki moves out of range of the body kick from Harrison.
Grunwaldzki misses with an uppercut. Harrison misses with an uppercut. A nice inside leg kick there by Harrison. That's going to slow Grunwaldzki down. Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunwaldzki. Harrison misses with a body kick. Harrison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Harrison misses the shot to the body. Grunwaldzki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harrison slips under a jab.#T4# Grunwaldzki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Harrison lands a high kick!
Grunwaldzki blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harrison throws a push kick but Grunwaldzki slaps the foot to one side. Harrison misses with a right hand and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harrison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Grunwaldzki moves away from the strike by Harrison. Grunwaldzki drops his hands momentarily and Harrison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Grunwaldzki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Harrison misses with a hook
and Grunwaldzki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A low kick from Harrison misses and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grunwaldzki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Harrison misses with a right hand and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Harrison dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aidan Harrison's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A head kick misses from Harrison. Grunwaldzki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Grunwaldzki connects with the punch. Good exchange - Harrison coming out on top. Grunwaldzki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC# Harrison is rocked! This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grunwaldzki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Harrison slips under a jab. Harrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Grunwaldzki finish him? Harrison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Harrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunwaldzki was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrison. Harrison seems to have recovered his senses. A head kick misses from Harrison. Harrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunwaldzki throws out the jab. A telegraphed right hand from Grunwaldzki misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Harrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grunwaldzki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Grunwaldzki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Harrison misses with a leg kick. #T1# Harrison throws a front kick aimed at Grunwaldzki's knee but Grunwaldzki avoids it well. That kick from Harrison tenderised Grunwaldzki's leg. Grunwaldzki is trying to keep his angry face on. Grunwaldzki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grunwaldzki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Harrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Harrison throws a sloppy body shot
and Grunwaldzki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Harrison misses the shot to the body. Harrison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grunwaldzki moves away from the strike by Harrison. Grunwaldzki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Harrison thuds a left hand into Grunwaldzki's body. Grunwaldzki misses the jab. Grunwaldzki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Harrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# Harrison missing with a left hand there. Grunwaldzki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grunwaldzki throwing a counter right hand but Harrison manages to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Harrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harrison checks a leg kick. Harrison misses with a left hand and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grunwaldzki throws a front kick that sends Harrison stumbling back into the cage. Harrison misses with a jab to the body
and Grunwaldzki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Grunwaldzki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grunwaldzki there as he acknowledges the shot. Aidan Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harrison tries to bum rush Grunwaldzki with a series of wild strikes but Grunwaldzki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Harrison throws a leg kick and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Aidan Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup. Harrison missing with a left hand there. Grunwaldzki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grunwaldzki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Harrison misses with a leg kick and Grunwaldzki counters with a three punch combo that has Harrison backing up. Harrison nods at Grunwaldzki to acknowledge the strikes. Harrison motions for Grunwaldzki to come forward. Harrison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Grunwaldzki misses the target. Grunwaldzki avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Grunwaldzki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Harrison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# A head kick by Harrison misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Grunwaldzki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Grunwaldzki misses with a looping right. Harrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grunwaldzki doesn't seem bothered though. Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grunwaldzki. Harrison tries a low kick but Grunwaldzki avoids it. Harrison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harrison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grunwaldzki. Harrison throws a hook but Grunwaldzki blocks it. It looked like Grunwaldzki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Grunwaldzki getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Grunwaldzki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Grunwaldzki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Harrison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Harrison. Harrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4# Grunwaldzki checks a leg kick. Grunwaldzki throws a shot from downtown. Harrison moves away and avoids it. Grunwaldzki is looking to slow Harrison down with leg kicks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harrison cracks Grunwaldzki with a right hand to the side of the head. Grunwaldzki throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Harrison tenderised Grunwaldzki's leg. Grunwaldzki is trying to keep his angry face on. Harrison scores with a body shot.
Harrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Harrison throws a hook but Grunwaldzki avoids it easily. Harrison scores with a hook to the body. Grunwaldzki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harrison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grunwaldzki's calf. Harrison thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grunwaldzki if he has to take too many more of those.
Harrison keeps Grunwaldzki at a distance using the push kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Aidan Harrison's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Harrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Harrison misses with a body shot
and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A head kick misses from Harrison. Grunwaldzki is looking to counter with head kicks. Harrison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Harrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot. Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grunwaldzki throws a low kick but Harrison moves out of range easily. A kick lands to the mid section there for Harrison. Harrison misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick by Harrison misses and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harrison misses with a shot to the body and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# That has opened up Aidan Harrison's cut even more. Grunwaldzki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harrison misses with an uppercut. Grunwaldzki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1# The fighters circle momentarily. Harrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Harrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Harrison throws a sloppy head kick and Grunwaldzki counters with a two punch combo. Grunwaldzki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Harrison misses. Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grunwaldzki has time to react. Harrison misses with a double jab
and Grunwaldzki counters with a lovely shot to the body. Harrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Grunwaldzki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grunwaldzki scrambles back to his feet. Grunwaldzki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Harrison misses with a head kick.
Grunwaldzki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grunwaldzki scores with a decent looking hook. Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki thuds his right hand into Harrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Artur Grunwaldzki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Harrison. Grunwaldzki does a little dance to reset his feet. Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Harrison swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
A head kick by Harrison misses and Grunwaldzki counters with a good low kick that Harrison was not able to check. Harrison misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Harrison backs away, Grunwaldzki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Grunwaldzki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Harrison counter with a right hand. Grunwaldzki dips to his left and cracks Harrison with an uppercut! Some bone on bone action there as Grunwaldzki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Harrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Grunwaldzki blocks a jab. Grunwaldzki throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot. Grunwaldzki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grunwaldzki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grunwaldzki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harrison - the referee stops the clock and Grunwaldzki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harrison. Grunwaldzki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3# Grunwaldzki misses with a double jab
and Harrison counters with a low kick, right behind Grunwaldzki 's knee. Harrison lunges at Grunwaldzki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grunwaldzki's hand. That kick from Harrison tenderised Grunwaldzki's leg. Grunwaldzki is trying to keep his angry face on. Grunwaldzki throws out a powerful jab. Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Grunwaldzki misses the target. A slow jab from Grunwaldzki misses its intended target. A head kick misses from Harrison. Harrison thuds his right hand into Grunwaldzki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Harrison lands a nice shot that snaps Grunwaldzki's head back.
Harrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grunwaldzki counters with a nice uppercut. Harrison throws a big shot that misses. Harrison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4# Grunwaldzki misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target. Harrison throws a head kick that misses and Grunwaldzki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Harrison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Grunwaldzki steps in with a hook that catches Harrison right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Grunwaldzki follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Harrison looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Grunwaldzki! Our winner, Artur Grunwaldzki, 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:
VCL Fight Night: 34
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1# Grunwaldzki cracks MacAuliffe with a good jab. Grunwaldzki throws the kick towards the body but MacAuliffe avoids it.#CL2# Grunwaldzki gets in close and instigates a clinch. Grunwaldzki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grunwaldzki has a couple of punches blocked by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe tries to pull guard but Grunwaldzki won't allow it.
Grunwaldzki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Grunwaldzki scores with a nice hook to the head. Grunwaldzki misses with a hook from the clinch. Grunwaldzki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grunwaldzki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Grunwaldzki misses with some punches.
Grunwaldzki misses with some punches.
MacAuliffe is trying to pull guard but Grunwaldzki has him pressed against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Grunwaldzki. MacAuliffe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grunwaldzki walks away with a smile on his face. MacAuliffe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baeddan MacAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Grunwaldzki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacAuliffe's calf. An inside leg kick lands from Grunwaldzki. A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacAuliffe is defended easily by Grunwaldzki. MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grunwaldzki as he jumps to the side. Grunwaldzki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Grunwaldzki moves away from the strike by MacAuliffe. Grunwaldzki throws out a counter right but MacAuliffe avoids it with no problem. Artur Grunwaldzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grunwaldzki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice shot by Grunwaldzki. MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grunwaldzki circles away quickly and effectively. Grunwaldzki unleashes a big counter combination but MacAuliffe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD# Grunwaldzki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Grunwaldzki pulls MacAuliffe in close to his closed guard and prevents MacAuliffe from doing any damage or advancing position. MacAuliffe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grunwaldzki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. MacAuliffe wants to control from the top but Grunwaldzki keeps moving. #SUB# MacAuliffe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacAuliffe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Grunwaldzki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. MacAuliffe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Grunwaldzki has control of MacAuliffe's left arm, preventing MacAuliffe from doing any damage. #SUB# MacAuliffe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. MacAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Grunwaldzki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grunwaldzki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. MacAuliffe goes for a double leg but Grunwaldzki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grunwaldzki continues to drive forward. Grunwaldzki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Grunwaldzki scores with a leg kick.
Grunwaldzki stuns MacAuliffe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. MacAuliffe shoots and misses letting Grunwaldzki counter with a right hand. MacAuliffe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. MacAuliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAuliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Grunwaldzki connects with a body shot that sends MacAuliffe's belly button to the back. MacAuliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A little jabbing left from Grunwaldzki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grunwaldzki, as that shot connected.
MacAuliffe misses with an uppercut. Grunwaldzki saw that one coming. MacAuliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunwaldzki. MacAuliffe throws a series of punches but Grunwaldzki moves 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! A solid leg kick lands there for Grunwaldzki.
MacAuliffe has been working on his balance at The Factory, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Grunwaldzki. Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. MacAuliffe doesn't succeed with the takedown and Grunwaldzki counters with a stiff right hand. MacAuliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunwaldzki.
#T4# MacAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. MacAuliffe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. MacAuliffe is breathing heavily. A left and a right from Grunwaldzki both land. Nice combination. #ROC2# MacAuliffe is rocked! No luck with that takedown attempt from MacAuliffe. Oh MacAuliffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Grunwaldzki drops MacAuliffe with a straight right hand, right on the button! Grunwaldzki follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Grunwaldzki! An out of breath Artur Grunwaldzki 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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