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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 4
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Grabonzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dick as he avoids it easily.
Grabonzo cracks Dick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Dick has been cut.#TD#
Grabonzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dick did well to prevent Grabonzo getting side control.#ES2#
Dick makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Grabonzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dick defends it nicely.
Grabonzo fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Dick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grabonzo!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Grabonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Dick lands a nice forearm strike.
Grabonzo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Grabonzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dick lands an elbow.
Dick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grabonzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dick tries for a kimura but Grabonzo is defending well. #T1#
Dick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dick in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Dick tries for a kimura but Grabonzo is defending well.
Grabonzo sneaks back into half guard.
Dick drops an elbow to the side of Grabonzo's head.
Grabonzo tries to get to full guard but Dick has control of the leg.
Grabonzo gets full guard.
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dick postures up and lands a big shot to Grabonzo's brow. #SUB#
Grabonzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Dick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabonzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Grabonzo is rocked!
Grabonzo keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass. #SUB#
Grabonzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grabonzo's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabonzo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grabonzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Grabonzo's legs - danger averted.
Dick cracks Grabonzo with a solid left hand.
Dick working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Dick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dick works over Grabonzo with some ground and pound from guard.
Grabonzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dick manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grabonzo throwing strikes from guard but Dick blocks nicely. #SUB#
Grabonzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grabonzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grabonzo throwing strikes but missing.
Dick wants to stand and escape but Grabonzo is having none of it. #ES2#
Dick has his feet on Grabonzo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dick shoots in for a double leg but Grabonzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grabonzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dick slaps away a takedown attempt from Grabonzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Dick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grabonzo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dick is in Grabonzo's guard.#T4#
Dick is in close to Grabonzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grabonzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Grabonzo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grabonzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grabonzo keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Dick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dick is working Grabonzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dick chips away with some ground and pound.
Dick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dick working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Dick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grabonzo dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Grabonzo drops back looking for a leg! Dick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dick manages to kick Grabonzo off! Grabonzo jumps back into Dick's guard.
Dick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grabonzo sprawls well. Grabonzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dick gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Dick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Grabonzo looking for a guillotine here but Dick defends easily.
Dick distracts Grabonzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grabonzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Grabonzo working for a triangle but Dick defends it easily.
Grabonzo trying to control the position.
Dick passes Grabonzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Grabonzo is working hard here to advance position.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dick wants to free his trapped foot but Grabonzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grabonzo is desperately trying to improve his position but Dick has a good base and remains in mount.#T2##SUB2#
Dick working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Dick goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grabonzo is on top in guard.
Grabonzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Grabonzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grabonzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dick is looking to stand up but Grabonzo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing that Grabonzo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Grabonzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nick Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick is looking to stand up but Grabonzo isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Dick manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3#
Grabonzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Grabonzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dick fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Dick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dick showed some decent athleticism there.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Grabonzo looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Grabonzo is looking to improve his position.
Dick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Dick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grabonzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grabonzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dick trying to mount his opponent but Grabonzo defends it.
Dick slips a nice elbow through Grabonzo's hands, connecting with Grabonzo's forehead.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Grabonzo is defending well.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Dick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Dick trying to advance position but Grabonzo counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Dick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Grabonzo closes the distance and clinches.
Grabonzo gets underhooks to prevent Dick's takedown attempt.
Grabonzo gets underhooks to prevent Dick's takedown attempt.
Grabonzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alfonso Grabonzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Dick.
Grabonzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Dick has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grabonzo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dick tightening his grip on Grabonzo, looking for the choke.
Dick scores with strikes from the back.
#T1##SUB2#
Dick is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Grabonzo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Grabonzo right now.
Grabonzo trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Grabonzo showing good submission defense here.
Dick throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Grabonzo!
Dick has the hooks in. Grabonzo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dick lands punches and elbows. #T2##SUB2#
Dick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dick lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dick.
Dick punches Grabonzo on the ear.
Oh Grabonzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Grabonzo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dick gets his way!
Grabonzo seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Dick looking for the choke from the back.
Dick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grabonzo is trying to break free.
Dick scores with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick is punishing Grabonzo with some ground and pound.
Dick scoring with big shots to the body. Grabonzo is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Grabonzo was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dick!
In his post fight interview, Nick Dick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Alfonso Grabonzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger then ever. Lots of respect to my opponent he deserves the win. To myfans thank you for the support '.
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Event:
HFC 81:Grabonzo vs Snodgrass
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Grabonzo drives through with a takedown into Snodgrass's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Snodgrass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snodgrass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Grabonzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grabonzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grabonzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snodgrass is keeping the position for now.
Snodgrass wants to sweep here but Grabonzo controlling him for the moment.
Snodgrass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grabonzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snodgrass wants to sweep here but Grabonzo controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabonzo trying to control but Snodgrass is working from the bottom.
Grabonzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grabonzo won't allow Snodgrass to sweep him here. #T1#
Grabonzo looking to pass the guard.
Grabonzo is in close to Snodgrass's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Grabonzo 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.
Grabonzo is pushing down on Snodgrass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snodgrass is fighting to maintain full guard but Grabonzo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Grabonzo is trying to work for a kimura but Snodgrass is defending well.
#SUB#
Grabonzo is working for a kimura but Snodgrass is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grabonzo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snodgrass has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Snodgrass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grabonzo.
Snodgrass looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grabonzo passes to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snodgrass can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grabonzo wants to control the pace but Snodgrass is squirming around nicely.
Grabonzo looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB#
Grabonzo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Snodgrass is surviving well by controlling Grabonzo's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snodgrass manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Snodgrass is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Grabonzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Grabonzo is trying to work for a kimura but Snodgrass is defending well.
Grabonzo stalling.
Snodgrass tries to get to full guard but Grabonzo has control of the leg.
Snodgrass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snodgrass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grabonzo.
Grabonzo passes to full mount! #T4##SUB#
Grabonzo working for a guillotine from mount but Snodgrass is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Grabonzo working for a guillotine from mount but Snodgrass is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Grabonzo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Snodgrass is surviving well by controlling Grabonzo's body position as best he can.
Snodgrass is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabonzo throwing strikes here but Snodgrass is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Snodgrass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grabonzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Grabonzo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snodgrass has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snodgrass!
Grabonzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snodgrass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Grabonzo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Grabonzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Snodgrass, which made it look bad.
Snodgrass wants to counter with a clinch but Grabonzo pushes him away.
Snodgrass misses with a head kick.
Grabonzo tries to clinch up but Snodgrass circles away and keeps his distance.
Snodgrass wants to counter with a clinch but Grabonzo pushes him away.
Grabonzo misses with a takedown
and Snodgrass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabonzo misses with a takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Grabonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snodgrass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Grabonzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Snodgrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snodgrass lands with a right hand.
Grabonzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Snodgrass to counter with a crisp jab.
Grabonzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snodgrass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grabonzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Grabonzo misses with a takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Grabonzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snodgrass is fending him off so far but Grabonzo persists. Nope, Snodgrass circles away and we're back to standing.
Grabonzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grabonzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Grabonzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabonzo fails to land the takedown.
Snodgrass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Snodgrass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Grabonzo blocks a head kick by Snodgrass.
Dobber Snodgrass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grabonzo with a poor takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grabonzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Snodgrass has Grabonzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Snodgrass stops a takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
A nice left hand lands by Snodgrass.
#T4#
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Grabonzo avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Snodgrass lands with a light punch inside.
Snodgrass stops a takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
Snodgrass prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grabonzo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grabonzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Snodgrass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grabonzo tries for a takedown but Snodgrass manages to get underhooks.
Snodgrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snodgrass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snodgrass lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snodgrass lands a nice shot to the body.
Snodgrass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snodgrass lands a left hand.
Snodgrass lands with a short shot to the head.
Snodgrass stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snodgrass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dobber Snodgrass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snodgrass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grabonzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snodgrass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Snodgrass rushes Grabonzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grabonzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snodgrass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grabonzo or not.
Snodgrass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snodgrass lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Snodgrass. #ROC2#
Grabonzo is rocked!
Snodgrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Grabonzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snodgrass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snodgrass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabonzo prevents a body shot from Snodgrass.
Dobber Snodgrass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Snodgrass stalls.
Grabonzo seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Snodgrass stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snodgrass lands a body shot.
Snodgrass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snodgrass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grabonzo or not.
Snodgrass tries to work over Grabonzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass misses with a body punch.
Grabonzo goes for a takedown attempt but Snodgrass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grabonzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snodgrass 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.#T2#
Snodgrass thuds a left hand into Grabonzo's body.
Grabonzo misses with a takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Grabonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snodgrass thuds his right hand into Grabonzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grabonzo looks for a takedown but Snodgrass sprawls well.
As Grabonzo backs off Snodgrass throws a huge counter combo but Grabonzo manages to avoid it all.
Alfonso Grabonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Grabonzo shoots in but Snodgrass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snodgrass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Snodgrass closes the distance and clinches.
Snodgrass lands a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass is pressed up against the cage. Grabonzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snodgrass down to the mat. Snodgrass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snodgrass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grabonzo has time to react.
Grabonzo tries for a takedown but Snodgrass circles away easily
and Snodgrass counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Grabonzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabonzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grabonzo tries for a takedown but Snodgrass circles away easily
and Snodgrass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grabonzo with a poor takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grabonzo thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dobber Snodgrass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snodgrass 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Alfonso Grabonzo had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger then ever. Lots of respect to my opponent he deserves the win. To myfans thank you for the support '.
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Event:
HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Grabonzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viljanen's waist but Viljanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grabonzo off to one side.
Viljanen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grabonzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viljanen throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Viljanen. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grabonzo.
Viljanen is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Grabonzo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Grabonzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viljanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Grabonzo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Viljanen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Grabonzo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Viljanen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Grabonzo lets go of the hold and Viljanen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfonso Grabonzo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alfonso Grabonzo waved his t-shirt featuring OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
HFC 73:Vane vs Grabonzo
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Grabonzo fails to land the takedown.
Vane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grabonzo with a poor takedown
letting Vane counter with a right hand.
Vane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grabonzo fails to land the takedown.
Charles Vane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Grabonzo.#CL2#
Grabonzo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vane can't find room to land a body shot as Grabonzo controls the action.
Grabonzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vane scores with a shoulder strike.
Grabonzo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vane gets through Grabonzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Vane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
Vane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grabonzo wants a takedown.
Vane misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Grabonzo has clasped his hands together around Vane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Grabonzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vane is just riding it out for now. Grabonzo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Grabonzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grabonzo. #SUB2#
Grabonzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vane is just riding it out for now. Grabonzo eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Grabonzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vane is just riding it out for now. Grabonzo eventually gives up the hold.
Vane preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3##SUB2#
Grabonzo is looking for a kimura here.
Vane tries to roll over but Grabonzo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Grabonzo is looking for a kimura here.
Grabonzo is thwarting Vane's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Grabonzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vane sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Grabonzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vane is just riding it out for now. Grabonzo eventually gives up the hold.
Vane keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Grabonzo seems to be working for a kimura but Vane defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grabonzo is working away from the top position though.
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 Charles Vane 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#
Grabonzo shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grabonzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabonzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grabonzo thinking.
Grabonzo shoots in and drives through. Vane sprawls well.
Vane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Charles Vane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Grabonzo.
Vane cracks the inside of Grabonzo's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vane lands with a hook. Grabonzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Vane finds it's target.
Vane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grabonzo can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabonzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vane cracks Grabonzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Grabonzo has his takedown stuffed
and Vane counters with a straight right hand.
Grabonzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Charles Vane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vane.
Vane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grabonzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Vane cracks the inside of Grabonzo's front leg.
Grabonzo fails with the takedown
enabling Vane to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Vane.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
Vane cracks Grabonzo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Vane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grabonzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grabonzo fails with the takedown
enabling Vane to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vane lands a jab.
Grabonzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Vane tries to sprawl out of it but Grabonzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vane lands a jab.#CL2#
Grabonzo has closed the distance and engaged Vane in a clinch.
#T3#
Vane throws a head punch that misses.
Grabonzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grabonzo is working for takedown but Vane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vane scores with a shot to the side of Grabonzo's head.
A short uppercut from Vane. #BC#
Vane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vane.
Vane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grabonzo fails with the takedown.
Vane digs a good hook to Grabonzo's body.
Grabonzo tries to clinch
letting Vane counter with a right hand. #T4#
Grabonzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Grabonzo shoots in for a takedown but Vane shows good takedown defense.
Vane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grabonzo. That did some damage!
Grabonzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vane connects with a looping right hand.
Vane leaves Grabonzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grabonzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grabonzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vane scores with a jab. Grabonzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Grabonzo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Vane dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grabonzo walks into a straight right hand from Vane.
Grabonzo fails with the takedown.
Grabonzo walks into a stiff left hand from Vane.
Charles Vane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vane connects with an inside leg kick.
Vane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Vane as Grabonzo shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Grabonzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vane works Grabonzo's body with a nice hook.
Grabonzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Vane sprawls well. He's pushed Grabonzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Grabonzo backs away, Vane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Charles Vane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Grabonzo.#T1#
Vane lands an overhand right.
Grabonzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vane throws out a powerful jab.
Vane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grabonzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vane counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Grabonzo is rocked!
Grabonzo shoots in for a takedown but Vane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vane lands with a good body shot.
Charles Vane is winning the standup battle so far.
Grabonzo looks for a takedown but Vane sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Vane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Charles Vane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Vane digs a good hook to Grabonzo's body.
Vane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grabonzo's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabonzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grabonzo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Vane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grabonzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grabonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grabonzo throwing strikes but missing.
Grabonzo throws an elbow that misses. Vane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grabonzo's guard. Nice move by Vane!#REVR##T3#
Grabonzo can't keep his opponent in guard - Vane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grabonzo wants to improve his position but Vane is controlling well.
Well, if Vane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vane wants to stand but Grabonzo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Vane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Grabonzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabonzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alfonso Grabonzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Grabonzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vane is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Vane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Vane!
Alfonso Grabonzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger then ever. Lots of respect to my opponent he deserves the win. To myfans thank you for the support '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 75
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Grabonzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz throws a counter combo.#CL#
Grabonzo clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Grabonzo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grabonzo manages to end up in side control.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grabonzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Grabonzo.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grabonzo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grabonzo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Grabonzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grabonzo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grabonzo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Grabonzo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Diaz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Grabonzo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Diaz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Grabonzo lets go of the hold and Diaz can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfonso Grabonzo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alfonso Grabonzo thanked OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Nickthaniel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'He fought like a pussy, running from me n shit. WTF???'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 68
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Offord lands a jab.#CL#
Grabonzo rushes Offord and presses him up against the cage.
Offord lands a body punch.
Grabonzo is trying to pull guard but Offord turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grabonzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Offord gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Offord breaks the clinch.
Offord has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Offord clinches up with Grabonzo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Grabonzo pulls guard.
Offord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Grabonzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grabonzo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Offord looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Offord slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Grabonzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Offord pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grabonzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grabonzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Offord content to stall in guard here.
Offord has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grabonzo is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Offord is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Grabonzo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Offord is looking to defend but Grabonzo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Offord! Grabonzo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Offord taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alfonso Grabonzo!
Alfonso Grabonzo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 64
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Grabonzo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Grabonzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Grabonzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grabonzo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz'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.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Grabonzo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grabonzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grabonzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Grabonzo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Grabonzo seems to have locked his on tight now - Diaz screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Grabonzo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alfonso Grabonzo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alfonso Grabonzo waved his t-shirt featuring OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Nickthaniel Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'He fought like a pussy, running from me n shit. WTF???'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 56
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Provenza gets a double leg takedown into Grabonzo's guard.
Grabonzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Provenza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Grabonzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Provenza defends well.#SUB#
Grabonzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Provenza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Grabonzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Provenza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Provenza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grabonzo keeping moving, preventing Provenza from controlling successfully. #T1#
Grabonzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Provenza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Provenza throwing strikes but missing.
Provenza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Grabonzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Provenza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grabonzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Grabonzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Provenza throwing strikes from guard but Grabonzo blocks nicely.
Grabonzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Provenza won't allow Grabonzo to sweep him here. #T2#
Provenza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grabonzo looking for a guillotine here but Provenza defends easily.
Provenza wants to pass the guard but Grabonzo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grabonzo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Provenza defends it easily.
Provenza throwing strikes from guard but Grabonzo blocks nicely. #SUB#
Grabonzo is looking for a triangle here but Provenza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Provenza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Grabonzo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Provenza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
My spies in Woodhouse's inform me that Provenza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Provenza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grabonzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Provenza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grabonzo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Provenza trying to mount his opponent but Grabonzo defends it.
Provenza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Provenza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grabonzo defending well though. #SUB#
Grabonzo looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Provenza is looking for a kimura but Grabonzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage.
Grabonzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Provenza pushes down on Grabonzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grabonzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Grabonzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Provenza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Provenza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabonzo is keeping the position for now.
Provenza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grabonzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Provenza.
Grabonzo throwing a counter right hand but Provenza manages to avoid it.
Provenza tries to close the distance and clinch but Grabonzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Provenza with that takedown attempt.
Grabonzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Provenza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Provenza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grabonzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Provenza pulls his head out easily.
Grabonzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Provenza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB#
Grabonzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Grabonzo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Provenza stacks Grabonzo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Provenza!
Provenza tries to advance to mount but Grabonzo denies him.
Grabonzo tries to improve position but can't.
Provenza working away.#SUB2#
Provenza swings around for an armbar but Grabonzo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Provenza's guard.
Grabonzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Provenza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Provenza is trying to keep Grabonzo in close.
Grabonzo wants to pass the guard but Provenza is keeping the position.#T2#
Grabonzo passes Provenza's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Grabonzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Provenza sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Provenza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Grabonzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Provenza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grabonzo.
Provenza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabonzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grabonzo prevents Provenza from improving his position.
Silvio Provenza has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Provenza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grabonzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grabonzo's back!
Grabonzo tries to escape but Provenza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Provenza misses with a punch to the head.
Grabonzo tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Grabonzo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Provenza gets his way!
Provenza cracks Grabonzo with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Grabonzo from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB2#
Provenza working for a choke but Grabonzo is defending well.
Grabonzo covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4##SUB2#
Provenza looking for the RNC.
Grabonzo trying to control the action but Provenza just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Provenza looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Provenza is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Grabonzo with him. Grabonzo is trying to defend but Provenza has an arm under the chin now! Grabonzo grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Silvio Provenza!
Silvio Provenza thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Alfonso Grabonzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger then ever. Lots of respect to my opponent he deserves the win. To myfans thank you for the support '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson throws a head kick but Grabonzo moves out of range.
#TD#
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grabonzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Grabonzo 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.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grabonzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson wants to stand up but Grabonzo is controlling him.
Grabonzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grabonzo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabonzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grabonzo drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Grabonzo off! Grabonzo jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Grabonzo isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Grabonzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grabonzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Grabonzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grabonzo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Grabonzo 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. Thompson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grabonzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfonso Grabonzo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alfonso Grabonzo made sure he mentioned OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Showtime darts in looking for a takedown but Grabonzo gets double underhooks and turns Showtime into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Grabonzo as Showtime shoots in.
Showtime tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Showtime throws a right hand that Grabonzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Grabonzo also avoids with ease.
Showtime lands with a nice combination. Grabonzo backs away looking to recover.
Showtime looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grabonzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Showtime throws a nice looking combination but Grabonzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Showtime with a nice cross.#TD#
Showtime gets caught napping as Grabonzo dives in and scores a takedown. Showtime manages to retain guard.
Showtime is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Grabonzo dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB##SUB#
Grabonzo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grabonzo throws a strike aimed at the side of Showtime's head but Showtime avoids it well.#T1#
Showtime is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Grabonzo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grabonzo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Grabonzo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Grabonzo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grabonzo swings around for an armbar but Showtime sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grabonzo's guard.#T2##SUB#
Grabonzo looking for a triangle here. Showtime is fighting it but it looks tight! Grabonzo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Showtime is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alfonso Grabonzo!
Alfonso Grabonzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Lak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lak misses with a takedown attempt - Grabonzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alfonso Grabonzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makwan Lak.#TD#
Grabonzo scores with a takedown into Lak's guard.
Lak looks winded!
Grabonzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grabonzo drops back looking for a leg! Lak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lak manages to kick Grabonzo off! Grabonzo jumps back into Lak's guard.
Grabonzo with a nice head shot there.#T1##SUB#
Grabonzo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Grabonzo seems to have locked his on tight now - Lak screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Grabonzo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alfonso Grabonzo!
Alfonso Grabonzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Showtime clinches with his opponent.
Grabonzo tries to pull guard but Showtime forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Showtime pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grabonzo has Showtime pressed against the cage, preventing Showtime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Grabonzo has picked Showtime up - he's going for a ride! Grabonzo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Grabonzo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Showtime has managed to free his arm - good work.
Showtime regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grabonzo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Showtime is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Showtime has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Showtime trying to control but Grabonzo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Showtime engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Grabonzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Showtime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Grabonzo is working an open guard so Showtime takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Showtime looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Grabonzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Grabonzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grabonzo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Showtime is looking to stand up but Grabonzo won't let him.
Showtime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grabonzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Grabonzo looking for a triangle here. Showtime is fighting it but it looks tight! Grabonzo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Showtime is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alfonso Grabonzo!
After the big win, Alfonso Grabonzo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
BRFC 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Army forces Grabonzo back against the ropes and clinches.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grabonzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Army gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
Grabonzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Army pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brazilian Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Grabonzo.
Grabonzo takes a shot to the head.
Army tries to throw a body punch but Grabonzo avoids it by throwing Army back against the ropes. #TD2#
Grabonzo pulls guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grabonzo has a closed guard, preventing Army from standing up. #SU#
Army stands and steps away. Grabonzo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabonzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alfonso Grabonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army works over Grabonzo's head and body with a nice combination.
Grabonzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Army looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Army lands a jab to the nose.
Grabonzo tries to clinch up but Army circles away and keeps his distance.
Army lands with a straight right. Grabonzo didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Army and Grabonzo goes tumbling to the canvas! Army follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Grabonzo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Grabonzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabonzo is still in real trouble! Can Army finish him?
Army is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grabonzo trying to control here.
Grabonzo seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Grabonzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grabonzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Army will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB2#
Grabonzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabonzo is looking for a sweep. Army is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Army is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Grabonzo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Grabonzo actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Grabonzo is looking for a sweep. Army is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grabonzo punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Army lands a jab to the head.
Army lands with an overhand left.
Army throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#
Grabonzo is rocked!
Grabonzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Army is fending him off so far but Grabonzo persists. Nope, Army circles away and we're back to standing.
Army rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grabonzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Army does it's job there.
Grabonzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Army finish him?
Grabonzo tries for a takedown but Army sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grabonzo is aggressively charging in as Army backs up avoiding any damage. Army tosses out a jab and Grabonzo runs right into it face first! Grabonzo is out cold! Army dropped down on all fours and is barking in Grabonzo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brazilian Army!
Brazilian Army decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Alfonso Grabonzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger then ever. Lots of respect to my opponent he deserves the win. To myfans thank you for the support '.
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Event:
BRFC 30
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Grabonzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Spike sprawls well. He's pushed Grabonzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grabonzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spike paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Spike there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grabonzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spike pinned against the ropes. Spike gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spike is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grabonzo with a body shot.
Spike fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grabonzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spike defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Grabonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabonzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spike's waist but Spike gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grabonzo off to one side.
Spike tries to bum rush Grabonzo with a series of wild strikes but Grabonzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spike lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grabonzo is defended easily by Spike.
Spike looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grabonzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spike avoids it really well and circles away.
Grabonzo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Spike connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grabonzo. Grabonzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alfonso Grabonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spike. That's going to slow Grabonzo down.
Grabonzo dives in and grabs Spike's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spike pushes down on Grabonzo's head and hops out.
Grabonzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Spike's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spike's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Spike looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spike sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grabonzo's guard. #SUB#
Grabonzo actively working from the bottom here.
Spike slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Let's hope that Spike has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spike prevents Grabonzo from improving his position.#SUB#
Grabonzo looking for submissions off his back.
Spike wants to control but Grabonzo is keeping him busy.
Spike is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spike wants to free his trapped foot but Grabonzo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Grabonzo actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Spike is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Grabonzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Grabonzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spike looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spike trying to control but Grabonzo is working from the bottom.
Grabonzo 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.
Spike wants to control from the top but Grabonzo keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grabonzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spike controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Grabonzo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Spike doesn't defend quickly enough and Grabonzo has managed to lock this one up! Can Spike escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grabonzo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alfonso Grabonzo!
Alfonso Grabonzo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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