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Event:
RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Vatanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Groenveld defending well as Vatanen loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Vatanen instigates a clinch. #BC#
Groenveld manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen tries to clinch up but Groenveld circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatanen moves out of range as Groenveld strikes.
Groenveld wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vatanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Groenveld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vatanen avoids the body shot from Groenveld.
Groenveld slips a straight right by Vatanen.
Vatanen moves in looking to clinch but Groenveld pushes him off.
Vatanen misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groenveld.
Vatanen thinks about the counter body kick.
Groenveld tests Vatanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Groenveld lands a really nice looking cross but Vatanen seems unphased.
#T1#
Groenveld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatanen.
Groenveld is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Vatanen misses.
Groenveld getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vatanen wants to clinch but Groenveld slips to the side
and Groenveld counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vatanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vatanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Vatanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Vatanen prevents Groenveld from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Groenveld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Vatanen pushes Groenveld up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Groenveld manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Vatanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Groenveld scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groenveld tries to circle away but Vatanen has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Groenveld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vatanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Vatanen gets a clinch. #T2#
Groenveld takes a knee to the side of the body.
Groenveld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Groenveld is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatanen has double underhooks.
Vatanen keeps control of Groenveld as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Groenveld breaks from the clinch.
Groenveld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Groenveld.
Groenveld uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vatanen has time to react.#CUT#
That has opened up Sami Vatanen's cut even more.
Vatanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Vatanen tries to get set, Groenveld tries to push him back and clinch up but Vatanen manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Vatanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Groenveld working hard to break the clinch.
Groenveld misses with a hook to the ribs.
Groenveld is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatanen has double underhooks.
Vatanen has a couple of punches blocked by Groenveld.
Vatanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vatanen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vatanen.
Groenveld is breathing heavily.
Vatanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatanen works on Groenveld's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Vatanen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Vatanen.
Vatanen slowing the pace effectively.
Vatanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatanen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Groenveld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vatanen.
Vatanen digs a right hand into Groenveld's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Groenveld's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vatanen is struggling to control the position.
Vatanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Vatanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Groenveld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatanen lands a body shot. #T4##KD2#
Vatanen drops Groenveld with a big knee straight up the middle! Groenveld is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Groenveld is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Stefan Groenveld has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groenveld is holding his hands too far apart here. Vatanen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Groenveld is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sami Vatanen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sami Vatanen thanked King of Fists for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
HFC 79:Bailey vs Romero 2
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Groenveld misses with a hook
enabling Tanaka to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Groenveld tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka has Groenveld pressed against the cage.
Groenveld lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka stops a takedown attempt from Groenveld.
Groenveld is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling him.
Groenveld tries to pull guard but Tanaka won't allow it.
Groenveld is trying to force a seperation but Tanaka has the dominant position.
Groenveld is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanaka has double underhooks. #BC2#
Groenveld breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Groenveld uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Groenveld manages to circle out of the way.
Groenveld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tanaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Groenveld misses with a looping left.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Groenveld.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Groenveld throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Groenveld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Groenveld there.
Groenveld misses with a straight left.
Tanaka swings widly with a right hand
and Groenveld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Groenveld misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
Tanaka is looking to counter punch.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Groenveld's shoulder, as Groenveld tries to avoid the shot.
Groenveld swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Tanaka counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Groenveld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Groenveld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Groenveld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Groenveld.
Tanaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Groenveld.
Groenveld throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groenveld misses with a shot to the body
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Groenveld throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka throwing a counter right hand but Groenveld manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Stefan Groenveld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groenveld misses with a hook
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Groenveld scores with a body shot.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Groenveld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Groenveld.
It looked like Tanaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Groenveld uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Groenveld moves into range and connects with a jab.
Groenveld throws a looping overhand right but Tanaka ducks down to avoid it.
Tanaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Groenveld just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka swings for the body but Groenveld moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Groenveld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
A countering left hand to the body from Groenveld misses.
Groenveld throws a right hand that misses
and Tanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Groenveld misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Tanaka moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Groenveld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Groenveld lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Groenveld.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Groenveld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Groenveld swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanaka blocks a jab.
Groenveld throws an off balance right hand
and Tanaka counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groenveld jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Groenveld moved out of range.
Groenveld walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanaka works Groenveld's body with a nice hook.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Groenveld throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Tanaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Groenveld moved out of range.
Groenveld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanaka.
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 Ken Tanaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tanaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Groenveld misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Tanaka counters with a crisp right hand that drops Groenveld! Tanaka lets Groenveld back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Groenveld is rocked!
Groenveld misses the jab.
Tanaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Groenveld is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanaka finish him?
Tanaka sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Groenveld's defenses. It connects perfectly with Groenveld's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Tanaka!
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Event:
HFC 73:Vane vs Grabonzo
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Groenveld feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazari s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nazari 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.
Nazari takes a swing at Groenveld's ribcage but misses.
Nazari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groenveld.
Groenveld connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazari lands with a good body shot.
Groenveld's corner calls for a 1-2. Groenveld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazari moves away.
Nazari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Groenveld.
Groenveld lands an overhand right.
Groenveld is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nazari misses with a two punch combination.
Nazari throws a leg kick but Groenveld sees it coming and moves out of range.
Groenveld fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Groenveld jabs at Nazari 's body.
Nazari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Groenveld scores with a body shot.
Groenveld cracks Nazari with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Nazari tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Groenveld pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Nazari is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Groenveld!
Stefan Groenveld bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFC 68:Ragnarson vs Milne
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Groenveld scores with a nice strike.
MacCumhaill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacCumhaill throws a series of punches but Groenveld moves out of range. #KD#
MacCumhaill drops Groenveld with a beautiful combination! Groenveld stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - MacCumhaill is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Groenveld is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Stefan Groenveld has been cut.
MacCumhaill misses with the combination.
Groenveld is still on wobbly legs! Can MacCumhaill finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacCumhaill misses with a left hand
and Groenveld counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Groenveld seems to have recovered his senses.
MacCumhaill throws a combination that misses
and Groenveld counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacCumhaill thinking.
Groenveld scores with a jab.
MacCumhaill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Groenveld scores with a jab to the head.
Groenveld lands with a right hand.
MacCumhaill misses with a takedown attempt
letting Groenveld counter with a right hand.
MacCumhaill is breathing heavily.
Groenveld ducks under a wild hook from MacCumhaill.#KD2#
Groenveld sends MacCumhaill crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Groenveld is motioning to the referee to let MacCumhaill up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
MacCumhaill is rocked!
Groenveld scores with a body shot.
Oh MacCumhaill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Groenveld fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked MacCumhaill out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Stefan Groenveld!
A less than humble Stefan Groenveld misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
HFC 63:Wowie vs Bradford
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Orban avoids the body shot from Groenveld.
Groenveld throws a hook but Orban avoids it easily.
Orban feints and then cracks Groenveld's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Groenveld down.
Crack! A monster head kick from Orban and Groenveld falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Orban!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Viktor Orban!
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Event:
HFC 61:Pulkkinen vs Bangsit
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Groenveld avoids the body shot from Vatanen.
Groenveld stuns Vatanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Groenveld misses with a body shot.
Vatanen tests Groenveld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vatanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Groenveld moves away from the strike by Vatanen.
The fighters circling - Vatanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vatanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vatanen misses with a wild body shot.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatanen moves away.
Vatanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Groenveld swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vatanen lands a nice hook to Groenveld's body. Groenveld takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Vatanen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vatanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vatanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Groenveld.
Groenveld throws an overhand right that lands on Vatanen's shoulder, as Vatanen tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Vatanen.
Sami Vatanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groenveld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatanen.
It looked like Groenveld wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Groenveld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatanen scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Vatanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatanen looks to land a combination but Groenveld avoids it well.
Vatanen throws an overhand right that lands on Groenveld's shoulder, as Groenveld tries to avoid the shot.
Groenveld slips a straight right by Vatanen.
Vatanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vatanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vatanen throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Groenveld counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Groenveld.
Groenveld blocking some punches.
Vatanen throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Groenveld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Vatanen misses its intended target.
Vatanen with a hook.
Vatanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vatanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatanen misses with a wild body shot.
Groenveld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatanen jabs at Groenveld's 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!
Vatanen lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Vatanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vatanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Groenveld.
It looked like Groenveld was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vatanen.
Vatanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Vatanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vatanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Groenveld.#CUT#
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Groenveld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatanen 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.
Groenveld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vatanen.
Vatanen throws a right hand that misses
and Groenveld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Groenveld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Groenveld connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Groenveld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Groenveld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Groenveld lands a nice hook to Vatanen's body. Vatanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Groenveld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Groenveld was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vatanen.#T3#
Vatanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Groenveld.
A little jabbing left from Vatanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Groenveld takes a swing at Vatanen's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatanen. Groenveld does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Groenveld misses the target.
Groenveld slips under a jab.
Groenveld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Vatanen.
An attempted straight right counter from Groenveld misses the target.
Vatanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Groenveld.
Groenveld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Groenveld moves away from the strike by Vatanen.
Groenveld just misses with a punch to the body.
Groenveld jabs Vatanen right on the nose. Vatanen blinks but takes it well.
Groenveld scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vatanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Groenveld throws a big shot that misses.
Groenveld throws a body punch but Vatanen moves out of range.
Vatanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Groenveld should have avoided that one. #T4#
Vatanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Vatanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groenveld misses with a body shot.
Groenveld ducks under a wild hook from Vatanen.
Groenveld scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vatanen in his tracks. #CUT#
That has opened up Sami Vatanen's cut even more.
Vatanen takes a swing at Groenveld's ribcage but misses.
Vatanen loads up on a big right hand but Groenveld slips the punch.
Groenveld moves out of range as Vatanen strikes.
Jab, jab by Groenveld - just one landing.
Vatanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Groenveld on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Groenveld misses
and Vatanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Groenveld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatanen.
Groenveld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Groenveld misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groenveld misses with a looping left.
Vatanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Groenveld moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatanen looks to land a right hand but Groenveld moved out of range.
Groenveld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatanen.
Vatanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Vatanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Vatanen'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.
#R2#
Vatanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groenveld.
Groenveld staying out of range there.
Groenveld is looking to wear down Vatanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Vatanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vatanen takes a swing at Groenveld's ribcage but misses.
Vatanen throws a body punch but Groenveld moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Vatanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatanen misses with a double jab.
Groenveld throws a lazy right hand but Vatanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vatanen! But no joy.
Groenveld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Groenveld connects with the punch.
Groenveld misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Vatanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Groenveld ducks under a wild hook from Vatanen.
Groenveld cracks Vatanen with a good jab.
Sami Vatanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Groenveld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Vatanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groenveld.
Groenveld throws a lazy right hand but Vatanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Groenveld takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Groenveld works Vatanen's body with a nice hook.
Groenveld misses with a hook.
Groenveld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Groenveld.
Vatanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatanen moves away.
Groenveld displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vatanen throws out the jab.
Vatanen missing with a left hand there. Groenveld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vatanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vatanen misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Groenveld finds it's target.
Groenveld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vatanen throws a hook but Groenveld blocks it.
A big right from Vatanen misses.
Groenveld was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Groenveld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vatanen.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatanen defending well as Groenveld loads up on a big left hand.
Vatanen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Groenveld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vatanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
The cut above Sami Vatanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Groenveld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatanen.
Groenveld is looking to counter punch.
Vatanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Groenveld.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vatanen works Groenveld's body with a nice hook.
Vatanen punishes Groenveld's body with a nice straight punch.
Vatanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Groenveld was well out of range. Poor timing from Vatanen.
Groenveld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vatanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Vatanen misses.
Groenveld throwing a counter right hand but Vatanen manages to avoid it.
Vatanen thuds his right hand into Groenveld's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Groenveld blocks a jab.
Vatanen ducks under a wild hook from Groenveld.
Groenveld lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Groenveld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vatanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groenveld.
Vatanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Groenveld misses.
Nice straight punches there by Vatanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vatanen.
Vatanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vatanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vatanen is breathing heavily.
Vatanen misses with an uppercut.
Vatanen ducks under a wild hook from Groenveld.
Vatanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Groenveld scores with a shot to the body.
Vatanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Groenveld counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vatanen thinking.
Vatanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vatanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Groenveld misses with an uppercut
and Vatanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vatanen needs to keep his hands up - Groenveld had a free shot at his head there.
Groenveld thuds a left hand into Vatanen's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatanen takes a swing at Groenveld's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Vatanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
Sami Vatanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vatanen misses with an uppercut. Groenveld saw that one coming.
Vatanen moves out of range as Groenveld strikes.
A jab from Vatanen misses.
Nice defenses there by Vatanen.
Groenveld with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vatanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Groenveld ducks under a wild hook from Vatanen.
Vatanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Vatanen does no damage.
Groenveld takes a swing at Vatanen's ribcage but misses.
Vatanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Groenveld.
Vatanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Vatanen misses.
Groenveld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Groenveld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatanen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vatanen missing with a left hand there. Groenveld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Stefan Groenveld will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sami Vatanen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Groenveld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatanen throws a right hand that misses
and Groenveld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vatanen lands a right hook to the body.
Groenveld displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vatanen throws out the jab.
Groenveld jabs Vatanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vatanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Groenveld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Groenveld scores with a jab.
Groenveld lands a nice hook to Vatanen's body. Vatanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Groenveld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vatanen.
Vatanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Groenveld.
Vatanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sami Vatanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stefan Groenveld!
Stefan Groenveld bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFC 58:Khan vs Bradford 3
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
MacCumhaill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Groenveld! But no joy.#CL#
MacCumhaill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Groenveld keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacCumhaill's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Groenveld decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Groenveld uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Groenveld lands a jab to MacCumhaill's midsection.
Fionn MacCumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from MacCumhaill finds it's way through Groenveld's defenses.
MacCumhaill tries to clinch but Groenveld is having none of it.
Groenveld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacCumhaill misses with a two punch combination.
MacCumhaill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for MacCumhaill with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacCumhaill. Groenveld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Groenveld slips a jab and a cross from MacCumhaill.
Groenveld scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacCumhaill is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Groenveld.
Nice body punch from Groenveld.
MacCumhaill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Groenveld punishes MacCumhaill's body with a nice straight punch.
Groenveld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacCumhaill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Groenveld lands a nice hook to MacCumhaill's body. MacCumhaill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Groenveld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacCumhaill.
Groenveld lands with a cross.
Groenveld scores with a jab.
Groenveld lands a nice hook to MacCumhaill's body. MacCumhaill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Groenveld wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Groenveld scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Groenveld drops MacCumhaill with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MacCumhaill looks back up at him and smiles so Groenveld waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
MacCumhaill is rocked!
Groenveld shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. MacCumhaill takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Groenveld sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! MacCumhaill bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stefan Groenveld!
In his post fight interview, Stefan Groenveld started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
HFC 52:Randhawa vs Tauer
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Crunch! Orban slams his shin into Groenveld's torso.
Groenveld misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Orban's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Orban.
As Orban tries to get set, Groenveld tries to push him back and clinch up but Orban manages to avoid the attempt.
Viktor Orban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orban moves away.#CL2#
Orban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orban misses with a punch to the body.
Orban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Groenveld avoids it.
Groenveld wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orban missing with knees to the body.
Orban misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orban misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Orban. #TD#
Groenveld pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Orban stands up and waves to Groenveld to follow him. #CL2#
Orban has managed to clinch.
Groenveld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Groenveld blocks an elbow strike.
Groenveld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Groenveld is trying to push Orban away but Orban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Groenveld.
Orban misses with an elbow strike.
Orban effectively controlling the action here.
Orban lands an elbow inside that Groenveld shrugs off.
Orban lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Stefan Groenveld has been cut.
Orban throws an elbow but it misses.
Groenveld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orban has him pressed against the cage.
Groenveld blocks a body shot from Orban.
Orban comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Groenveld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orban pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Orban to work.
Groenveld blocks a body shot from Orban.
Orban tries a body shot but Groenveld blocks it.
Groenveld fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Groenveld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orban avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Groenveld. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Groenveld manages to break the clinch.
Orban tries to clinch up but Groenveld circles away and keeps his distance.
Orban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Groenveld avoids the head kick by Orban.
Orban throws a head kick that misses
and Groenveld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Viktor Orban has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Orban closes the distance and pushes Groenveld back into the cage.
Groenveld blocks a body shot from Orban.
Nice elbow from Orban.
Groenveld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Groenveld's elbow.
Orban lands an elbow inside that Groenveld shrugs off.
Groenveld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Groenveld wants to break free but Orban has control.
Groenveld blocks a body shot from Orban.
Orban holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Groenveld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Groenveld lands with an uppercut that bounces Orban off the cage and back into range.
Orban looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Groenveld throws out the jab.
Orban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orban moves forwards but Groenveld connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Groenveld coming out on top.
Groenveld missing with a left hand there. Orban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Groenveld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orban with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Groenveld to score with a decent uppercut.
Groenveld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Groenveld takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Groenveld with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orban tries to clinch but Groenveld is having none of it.
Groenveld lands a body shot.
Orban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orban fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orban delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Orban tries to close the distance and clinch but Groenveld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Orban pushes Groenveld up against the cage in a clinch.
Orban looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orban gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orban pushes off an throws an elbow but Groenveld leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orban throws an elbow that misses.
Orban throws an elbow but it misses.
Orban lands an elbow just above Groenveld 's eye.
Groenveld wants to get back to striking at distance but Orban won't allow it.
Groenveld wants to break the clinch but can't.
Groenveld is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Groenveld breaks from the clinch.
Groenveld throws a shot from downtown. Orban moves away and avoids it.
Orban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Groenveld connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orban scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Orban misses
and Groenveld counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Groenveld.#CUT#
That has opened up Viktor Orban's cut even more.
Orban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Orban dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Groenveld as he connects with a hook.
Groenveld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orban throws a head kick that misses.
Groenveld misses the shot to the body.
Orban throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stefan Groenveld is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Orban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orban looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orban.
Groenveld connects with a jab.
Orban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Orban clinches up with Groenveld and pushes him back against the cage.
Groenveld wants to break free but Orban has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groenveld wants to break free but Orban has control.
#TD#
Groenveld pulls guard successfully.
Groenveld has a closed guard, preventing Orban from standing up.
My spies in Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM inform me that Orban has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Orban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Orban would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Groenveld is trying to keep Orban in close.
Groenveld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Groenveld is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Groenveld wants to take a breather but Orban is having none of it.
Groenveld trying to mount his opponent but Orban defends it. #T2#
Groenveld is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Groenveld moves nicely into side control.
Orban is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Groenveld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orban, who protects the arm well. #ES2#
Orban sneaks out the side door and pushes Groenveld away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Orban lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Groenveld uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Groenveld avoids the head kick by Orban.
Orban lands a head kick. Groenveld smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orban tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Groenveld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looks like Groenveld has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Orban clinches up against the cage.
Orban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Groenveld avoids it.
Orban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orban misses with a body punch.
Groenveld is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Groenveld blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orban tries a body shot but Groenveld blocks it.
Viktor Orban seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orban throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Groenveld is trying to force a seperation but Orban has the dominant position.
Groenveld blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Groenveld blocks the elbow strike.
Groenveld is trying to break free.
Groenveld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orban pushes off an throws an elbow but Groenveld leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orban trying to stall but Groenveld improves his position.
Orban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Groenveld manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orban would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Orban looking to sit in guard and control but Groenveld gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Groenveld trying to control the position from guard on top but Orban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groenveld wants to pass the guard but Orban is keeping the position.
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 Stefan Groenveld will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Orban misses with a kick to the body.
Groenveld scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orban tries to clinch but Groenveld moves out of range.
Groenveld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orban manages to avoid it.
Orban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groenveld.#CL2#
Orban moves into the clinch.
Groenveld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orban has him pressed against the cage.
Orban lands a damaging elbow.
Orban keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Groenveld's efforts to push away.
Orban lands an elbow inside.
Orban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Groenveld avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orban throws an elbow that misses.
Groenveld avoids the elbow strike from Orban, against the cage.
Orban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Groenveld is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orban is defending well.
Groenveld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orban has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Groenveld prevents a body shot from Orban.
Orban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orban has Groenveld pushed against the cage.
Orban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Groenveld manages to break the clinch.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orban moves away.
Orban tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Orban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orban throws a head kick that half lands.
Groenveld lands with a nice body punch.
Orban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orban!
Groenveld throws a body punch but Orban moves out of range.
Orban moves in looking to clinch but Groenveld pushes him off.
Orban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Groenveld.
Jab, jab by Groenveld - just one landing. #T2#
Orban tries to clinch but Groenveld moves out of range.
Orban takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Orban.
Groenveld is looking to counter punch.
Orban moves out of range as Groenveld strikes.
Groenveld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orban.
Orban is looking to score with low kicks.
Groenveld scores with a body shot.
Orban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groenveld swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Orban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Groenveld manages to pull guard.
Groenveld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orban is one step ahead there.
Orban sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Groenveld pulls Orban in close to prevent any damage. #T3##ES#
Groenveld has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Orban has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Groenveld ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Groenveld no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Orban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Groenveld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orban wanted to stand there but Groenveld had control of the position.
Orban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Groenveld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orban would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Groenveld wants to stand but Orban is controlling the position. #SUB#
Groenveld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Groenveld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orban defends it easily.
Orban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Groenveld is trying to control the position but Orban postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Groenveld showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Groenveld 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Groenveld!
Stefan Groenveld decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
HFC 46:Max vs Kristoffer
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Groenveld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orban manages to avoid it.
Groenveld moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOrban.
Orban looks for the body kick but Groenveld saw that one coming.
Orban tries to land a leg kick but Groenveld saw it coming and moves away.
Groenveld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Groenveld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Orban instigates a clinch.
Orban struggles to land a body shot inside as Groenveld controls his hands.
I was talking to Groenveld's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Orban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Groenveld is defending well for now.
Groenveld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orban tries to throw a body punch but Groenveld avoids it by throwing Orban back against the cage.
Orban missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Orban. #CUT2#
It looks like Stefan Groenveld has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groenveld wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Groenveld fails to land.
Orban lands a nice elbow.
Groenveld is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orban to keep the fight standing.
Orban is stalling here.
#BC#
Groenveld breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Groenveld avoids the head kick by Orban.
Orban ducks under a wild hook from Groenveld.
Orban scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orban.
Groenveld misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Orban pushes Groenveld up against the cage in a clinch.
Groenveld managing to block the knees to the body from Orban.
#BC#
Groenveld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orban throws a lazy head kick
enabling Groenveld to counter with a crisp jab.
Groenveld scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orban lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Orban has closed the distance and engaged Groenveld in a clinch.
Groenveld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Groenveld is trying to break the clinch but Orban has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orban.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Groenveld wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Groenveld is trying to break the clinch but Orban is controlling him.
Orban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Groenveld.
Orban digs a right hand into Groenveld's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Groenveld's gas tank.
Groenveld dodges an elbow strike from Orban.
Groenveld misses with a punch on the inside.
Orban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Groenveld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Groenveld blocks a body shot from Orban. #TD#
Groenveld gets control of Orban's arms and successfully pulls guard. Groenveld will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orban looking to pass the guard.
Groenveld has a closed guard, preventing Orban from standing up.
Orban not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Groenveld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Orban sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Orban stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orban misses with a body kick.
It looked like Groenveld was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orban.
Orban throws a head kick that misses.
Orban connects with a leg kick. Groenveld looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orban moves away.
Groenveld takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#KD2#
Orban lands a big head kick that sends Groenveld tumbling to the mat! Orban takes a step backwards and waves Groenveld back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Groenveld is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groenveld stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orban.
Oh Groenveld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Orban drives through and clinches with Groenveld against the cage.
Orban creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Groenveld! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Orban.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Orban!
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Event:
HFC 41:Wiremu vs Magomedov
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Groenveld throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Stefan Groenveld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groenveld takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Groenveld punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka throws a nice looking combination but Groenveld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Groenveld takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tanaka takes a swing at Groenveld's ribcage but misses.
Groenveld fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanaka misses with a combination
and Groenveld makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Groenveld is just out of range.
Groenveld looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Groenveld stuns Tanaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Tanaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Groenveld scores with a shot to the body.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groenveld.
Groenveld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Groenveld lands a slapping body shot.
Groenveld misses the shot to the body.
Groenveld scores with the left hand. Tanaka knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Ken Tanaka has been cut.
Groenveld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Groenveld.
Tanaka misses with a double jab
and Groenveld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Groenveld.
Groenveld lands with a hook. Tanaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Groenveld has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tanaka looks up at the clock. Bad move! Groenveld lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tanaka. Groenveld pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Groenveld!
Stefan Groenveld spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
HFC 34:Nemkov vs Spong
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Groenveld throws a looping overhand right but Orban ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Orban moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Orban.
Orban is pushing Groenveld up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Groenveld prevents a body shot from Orban.
Orban tries to land knees in the clinch but Groenveld avoids the damage to the body.
Orban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orban can't find room to land a body shot as Groenveld controls the action.
Groenveld misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orban dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Groenveld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Groenveld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Orban closes the distance and pushes Groenveld back into the cage.
Orban leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Groenveld pulls guard successfully.
Orban being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Orban wanted to stand there but Groenveld had control of the position.
Groenveld is pulling down on Orban's head to control his posture.
Orban wanted to stand there but Groenveld had control of the position.
Groenveld controls Orban momentarily but Orban frees himself. #SUB#
Groenveld working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Groenveld looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orban has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Groenveld is proving hard to escape from.
Orban not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Groenveld lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Orban trying to control the position here.
Groenveld is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Groenveld throws a big elbow that misses.
Groenveld trying to control the position from guard on top but Orban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groenveld stopping the sweep attempt from Orban.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orban can do anything to dispel that myth.
Groenveld trying to control but Orban is working from the bottom.
Groenveld slips nicely into half guard.
Orban is trying to stand up here but Groenveld is controlling him well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Groenveld controlling the action here.
Groenveld continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Groenveld wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Groenveld seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orban wants to clinch.
Viktor Orban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Groenveld is looking to counter punch.
Groenveld takes a swing at Orban's ribcage but misses.
Orban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Groenveld.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Groenveld dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Orban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Orban rushes Groenveld and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orban taking a breather.
Groenveld blocks an elbow strike.
Orban throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Groenveld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Orban.
#BC#
Groenveld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orban moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Orban.
Groenveld lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Viktor Orban has been cut.
Groenveld connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orban. Orban circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orban tries to close the distance and clinch but Groenveld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Groenveld misses with a body shot.
Orban unleashes a big counter combination but Groenveld bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Orban avoids the body shot from Groenveld.
Orban raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1##CL2#
Orban pushes Groenveld up against the cage in a clinch.
Orban misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Groenveld pulls guard successfully.
Groenveld trying to control the position.
Orban is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orban wants to control from the top but Groenveld keeps moving.
Groenveld manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orban manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Orban wants to stand but Groenveld is controlling the position. #T2#
Groenveld cracks Orban with a solid left hand.
Orban tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Groenveld throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orban works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Groenveld tries to free his leg and advance position but Orban is retaining full guard.
Orban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Orban is working an open guard so Groenveld takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Orban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groenveld.
#CL2#
Orban moves into the clinch.
Groenveld wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Groenveld is trying to push Orban away but Orban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Groenveld is trying to break the clinch but Orban is controlling him.
Groenveld has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orban after a bit of a struggle.
Orban lands an elbow inside that Groenveld shrugs off.
Orban tries to land knees in the clinch but Groenveld avoids the damage to the body.
Orban lands a damaging elbow.
Orban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Groenveld blocks an elbow strike.
Groenveld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Groenveld managing to block the knees to the body from Orban.
#TD#
Groenveld jumps guard.
Groenveld has Orban pulled in close to control his posture.
Orban wants to control from the top but Groenveld keeps moving.
Orban has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Groenveld is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Groenveld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orban's guard. #REVR#
Groenveld controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orban wants to stand up but Groenveld is controlling him.
Groenveld sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Groenveld trying to control but Orban is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Stefan Groenveld will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Orban's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Orban closes the distance and clinches.
Groenveld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Groenveld is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Orban. #CUT2#
It looks like Stefan Groenveld has been cut.
Orban avoiding damage.
#TD#
Groenveld jumps guard.
Orban showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES#
Groenveld wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groenveld just misses with a punch to the body.
Groenveld throws out a loose jab but Orban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orban lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Groenveld swings for the body but Orban moves out of range.
#T1#
Orban cracks the inside of Groenveld's front leg.
Groenveld moves out of range of the body kick.
Groenveld keeps the fight on the outside.
Orban lands with a thumping leg kick.
Groenveld blocks a head kick by Orban.
Orban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefan Groenveld is winning the standup battle so far.
Orban connects with an inside leg kick.
Orban tries to clinch but Groenveld moves out of range.
Orban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Groenveld keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Groenveld misses its target.
Viktor Orban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Groenveld connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Groenveld throws a body shot but no joy.
Orban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Groenveld is looking to wear down Orban with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Groenveld throws a hook but Orban avoids it easily.
Groenveld moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOrban.#T2#
Groenveld avoids the head kick by Orban.
Good leg kick by Orban there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Groenveld connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Groenveld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Groenveld just misses with a punch to the body.
As Groenveld backs off Orban throws a huge counter combo but Groenveld manages to avoid it all.
Groenveld chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orban can pounce on him.
Groenveld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orban moves to clinch but Groenveld breaks away
and Groenveld counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orban thinking.
Orban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groenveld.
Orban tries a head kick but it misses.
Groenveld is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orban finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Groenveld swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orban throws a low kick but it's checked well by Groenveld.
Groenveld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orban was well out of range. Poor timing from Groenveld.
Orban moves out of range as Groenveld strikes.
Orban misses with a body kick.
Orban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Groenveld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Orban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orban throws a leg kick
and Orban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Orban has closed the distance and engaged Groenveld in a clinch.
Groenveld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Groenveld managing to block the knees to the body from Orban.
Orban struggles to land a body shot inside as Groenveld controls his hands.
Viktor Orban seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Groenveld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orban misses with a body punch.
Orban tries to land knees in the clinch but Groenveld avoids the damage to the body.
Groenveld wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orban lands an elbow that stopped Groenveld in his tracks for a moment.
Groenveld is trying to push Orban away but Orban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Groenveld wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orban creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Groenveld's defenses.
Orban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Groenveld avoids it.
Groenveld jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orban walks away with a smile on his face. Groenveld gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Groenveld moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Orban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groenveld.
Orban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Groenveld misses the shot to the body.
Orban raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Groenveld scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orban takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orban wants to clinch.
Groenveld lands a glancing blow to the side of Orban's head.
Orban throws a head kick but Groenveld moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Orban.
A little feinted left hand from Groenveld on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viktor Orban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orban throws a head kick but Groenveld moves out of range.
Groenveld lands with a shot to the body.
Orban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orban doesn't manage to clinch there - Groenveld circles away.
Stefan Groenveld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Groenveld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orban.
Orban feints a counter leg kick.
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 Stefan Groenveld.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Groenveld, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stefan Groenveld!
In his post fight interview, Stefan Groenveld started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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