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Event:
Grunge 53: Yellow Ledbetter
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Longo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Longo is trying to work for a kimura but Grena is defending well.
Grena won't allow Longo to pass to mount.
Grena tries to roll over but Longo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Grena actively working from the bottom here.
Longo prevents Grena from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo is looking to advance position but Grena won't allow it.
Longo passes to side control. #T1#
Longo works to advance to full mount. Grena defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Longo prevents Grena from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Longo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Longo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bartolomeo Longo! |
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Event:
Grunge 47: River of Deceit
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Rodrigez clinches up with Grena and pushes him back against the cage.
Grena has had enough of the clinch but Rodrigez keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Grena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigez checks a low kick from Grena.#CL#
Rodrigez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Rodrigez pulls guard.
Grena must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Rodrigez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grena is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grena is trying to pull guard but Rodrigez has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rodrigez manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Grena shows good takedown defense.
Grena throws a counter combo.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Grena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Rodrigez misses. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grena or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigez, which made it look bad. #TD#
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grena napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena wants to control but Rodrigez postures up.
You can see the frustration on Grena's face as Rodrigez controls the position.
Rodrigez gets to mount! Grena was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rodrigez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rodrigez controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Grena tries to lock up and control but Rodrigez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodrigez controlling from mount.
Grena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Rodrigez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rodrigez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Rodrigez controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Rodrigez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grena has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Grena is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodrigez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodrigez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grena working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Grena tries to improve his position but Rodrigez has taken his back! Rodrigez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Grena tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rodrigez pushes Grena away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emanuel Rodrigez!
Emanuel Rodrigez opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Grunge 42: 420 Special
Date: Apr 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Shark throws out a powerful jab.
Shark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Shark throws out a powerful jab.
Grena takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grena.
Shark with the inside leg kick.
Shark blocks a head kick by Grena.
Shark with a nice calf kick.
Power Shark 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.
Grena doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shark counters with a leg kick.
Grena moves in looking to clinch but Shark pushes him off.
Grena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grena.#T1#
Shark lands a head kick!
Grena walks into a left hand.
Shark cracks Grena with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whack! Shark lands a heavy head kick that drops Grena. The ref tackles Shark to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Grena was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Power Shark!
Power Shark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grunge 38: Tad
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Grena gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grena keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Grena.
Smiff prevents Grena from getting back to his feet.
Smiff advances to half guard.
Grena is trying to maintain the position but Smiff is very close to passing his half guard.
Grena tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Smiff goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grena turns into him and now he's in Smiff's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff wants to stand up but Grena is controlling him. #T1#
Grena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Smiff has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grena has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Grena wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Grena pulls guard successfully.
Smiff is pushing down on Grena's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grena is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grena trying to hold on to Smiff's head to control him but Smiff postures up.
#SUB#
Smiff seems to be working for a kimura but Grena defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Smiff passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Smiff jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grena manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura but Grena is defending well.
Grena is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Smiff avoids the strikes from the bottom by Grena.#SUB#
Smiff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grena knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grena wants to control but Smiff postures up.#SUB#
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grena is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smiff is trying to get an arm triangle but Grena is defending well.
Grena is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Smiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grena wants to control but Smiff postures up.#SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura but Grena is defending well. #SUB#
Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grena, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Grena tries to sprawl but Smiff drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smiff works his way into side control. #SUB#
Smiff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grena rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smiff's guard! Nice work there by Grena!
Grena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grena looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Smiff pushes Grena off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Smiff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smiff is in Grena's guard.#T1#
Smiff advances to half guard.
Grena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Grena defends it. #SUB#
Smiff is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smiff wants to take Grena's back but he can't do it this time.
Smiff moves to the back. #SUB#
Smiff looking for the choke from the back.
Grena breaks Smiff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Grena tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard. #T2##ES#
Smiff has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grena is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grena tries to pull guard but Smiff holds him up against the cage and eventually Grena drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but Smiff is controlling him.
Smiff prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Grena trying to stall but Smiff improves his position.
Grena fails to pull guard.
Quinoa Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
Smiff keeps control of Grena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Smiff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grena clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Smiff is persistently looking for the submission but Grena is defending it well.
#SUB#
Smiff looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Grena taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Dirty Needle Project for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Grunge 33: King Animal
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Grena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
#TD#
Mason closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grena to the mat! Grena manages to get full guard.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Grena has wrist control.
Grena has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Grena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mason darts in and clinches Grena up against the cage.#TD#
Mason manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grena would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grena throws a big elbow that misses.
Grena won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Mason is trying to keep Grena in close.
#T2#
Mason pulls Grena in to control the position.
Mason keeping full guard, as Grena tries to pass. #SUB#
Mason pushes a forearm under Grena's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Grena is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Grunge 29: Vitalogy
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Longo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grena struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Longo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grena tries to escape but Longo is in control.
Grena is trying to control Longo's posture but Longo avoids it.
Grena manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena prevents Longo from improving his position.
Grena wants to pass the guard but Longo is defending well. #T1#
Grena looks to land a strike but Longo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grena tries to free his leg and advance position but Longo is retaining full guard.
Longo can't keep his opponent in guard - Grena advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grena working Longo over with strikes.
Longo wants to control but Grena is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Longo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Longo looks winded!
Longo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grena passes to full mount! #T2#
Grena with a couple of short strikes.
Longo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Longo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Grena tries to control but Longo wriggling away.
Grena fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grena landing punches.
Grena breaks from Longo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Longo taking shots to the head.
Grena dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Longo is rocked!#T3#
Grena lands a big elbow - Longo is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Longo is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Umberto Grena!
After the fight, Umberto Grena was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Grunge 23: Dirt
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Shithouse.
A left lands for Shithouse.
Shithouse 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.
Shithouse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grena throws a series of punches but Shithouse avoids them all with ease.
Shithouse lands a body shot.
Grena is looking to clinch but Shithouse is avoiding it.
A jab from Shithouse finds it's way through Grena's defenses.
Nice shot lands for Shithouse.
Shithouse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena is trying to break the clinch but Shithouse has him pressed against the cage.
Shithouse lands with a right to the head.
Grena tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shithouse smiles and moves away.
Shithouse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grena has time to react.#T1#
Shithouse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shithouse connects with a body shot that sends Grena's belly button to the back.
Shithouse lands with a right hand.
Shithouse connects with a solid leg kick.
Grena looks to clinch
and Shithouse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shithouse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grenas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grena takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shithouse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grena tries to clinch up
and Shithouse counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Shithouse there.
Shithouse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shithouse.
Shithouse lands a head shot.
Shithouse throws a head kick that half lands.
Shithouse scores with a sloppy right hand. Grena should have avoided that one.
Shithouse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shithouse is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Shithouse moves into the clinch.
Shithouse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shithouse is pressed up against the cage. Grena has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shithouse down to the mat. Shithouse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shithouse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grena takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grena closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Shithouse to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Grena tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Shithouse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Grena pushes Shithouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Shithouse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shithouse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shithouse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Nice elbow from Shithouse.
Shithouse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Shithouse lands an uppercut.
Shithouse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shithouse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shithouse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shithouse lands a right hand. #T4#
Shithouse lands with a short shot to the head.
Shithouse lands a left hand.
Shithouse scores with a shot to the side of Grena's head.
Shithouse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grena lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grena looks winded!
Shithouse gets through Grena's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shithouse landing knees to the body.
Shithouse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shithouse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shithouse lands a body punch.
Shithouse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shithouse.
Shithouse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grenas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shithouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Shithouse - that landed with a thud.
Shithouse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shithouse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Shithouse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Shithouse.
Shithouse jabs Grena to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shithouse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Shithouse. Beautiful body shot.
Shithouse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Shithouse moves into the clinch.
Shithouse presses Grena against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Shithouse.
Shithouse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shithouse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Shithouse is working Grena over against the cage.
Grena is breathing heavily.
Shithouse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
A short left from Shithouse.
Grena's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Shithouse lands a hook that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shithouse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grena in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Shithouse.
A short left from Shithouse.
Shithouse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shithouse lands a shoulder strike.
Shithouse lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Grena is rocked!
A body shot lands from Shithouse.
Grena is still on wobbly legs! Can Shithouse finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Shithouse.
A short right from Shithouse on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shithouse lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Shithouse lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Grena to his knees! Shithouse keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Shithouse! |
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Event:
Grunge 21: Melvins
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Wiremu connects with a right hand. Grena shakes it off.
Grena throws a head kick that misses
and Wiremu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wiremu cracks a nice hook into Grena's ribs.
Grena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Wiremu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wiremu lands with a left to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grena 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.#BC#
Wiremu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grena is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grena shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wiremu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grena takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wiremu with a nice cross.
Wiremu lands a lovely overhand right.
Grena chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wiremu can pounce on him.
#T1#
Grena takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiremu lands a really nice looking cross but Grena seems unphased.
The fighters circle, before Wiremu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Grena's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Wiremu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Aloysius Wiremu!
A relieved looking Aloysius Wiremu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Grunge 17: Last Kiss
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadzrhimlienkovz lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Grena steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nadzrhimlienkovz.
Grena changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Nadzrhimlienkovz gets tackled into the cage by Grena. Grena maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Nadzrhimlienkovz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nadzrhimlienkovz scores with a hook.#CL#
Grena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Nadzrhimlienkovz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadzrhimlienkovz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grena.
Grena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grena misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grena lands with a kick to the temple. Nadzrhimlienkovz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Grena connects with a high kick. #ROC#Nadzrhimlienkovz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dreiyzmoienxd Nadzrhimlienkovz has been cut.
Nadzrhimlienkovz stuffs the takedown attempt from Grena. Grena gets slowly back to his feet.
Grena slips a jab and a cross from Nadzrhimlienkovz.
Nadzrhimlienkovz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nadzrhimlienkovz lands a jab to the nose.
Grena shoots and misses
and Nadzrhimlienkovz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadzrhimlienkovz lands a jab to the head.
Nadzrhimlienkovz connects with a right hand. Grena shakes it off.
Nadzrhimlienkovz throws a right hand that Grena ducks under and follows up with a left that Grena also avoids with ease.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadzrhimlienkovz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Nadzrhimlienkovz misses.
Grena closes the distance and clinches up with Nadzrhimlienkovz, looking for a takedown. Grena pushes Nadzrhimlienkovz against the cage but Nadzrhimlienkovz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nadzrhimlienkovz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umberto Grena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadzrhimlienkovz throws a body punch but Grena moves out of range.
Nadzrhimlienkovz lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Grena moves into range and clinches up with Nadzrhimlienkovz.#BC#
Grena breaks from the clinch.
Nadzrhimlienkovz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grena had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nadzrhimlienkovz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nadzrhimlienkovz takes a swing at Grena's ribcage but misses.
Grena appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nadzrhimlienkovz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nadzrhimlienkovz looks winded!#T3#
Grena misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Grena closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nadzrhimlienkovz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Nadzrhimlienkovz manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grena.
Nadzrhimlienkovz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grena has time to react.
Nadzrhimlienkovz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grena throws a quick counter head kick but Nadzrhimlienkovz was just out of range.#CL#
Grena closes the distance and pushes Nadzrhimlienkovz back into the cage.#T4##BC#
Grena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nadzrhimlienkovz throws a jab but it's blocked by Grena.
Nadzrhimlienkovz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadzrhimlienkovz.
Grena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nadzrhimlienkovz defends it nicely.
Dreiyzmoienxd Nadzrhimlienkovz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grena lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dreiyzmoienxd Nadzrhimlienkovz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Grena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grena swings for the body but Nadzrhimlienkovz moves out of range.
Nadzrhimlienkovz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grena. Grena circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nadzrhimlienkovz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nadzrhimlienkovz. Grena does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nadzrhimlienkovz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grena fails to land the takedown.
Dreiyzmoienxd Nadzrhimlienkovz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grena dodges the punch combination from Nadzrhimlienkovz.
Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadzrhimlienkovz throws a right and a left that Grena avoids nicely.
Nadzrhimlienkovz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nadzrhimlienkovz is still on wobbly legs! Can Grena finish him?
Nadzrhimlienkovz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nadzrhimlienkovz seems to have recovered his senses.
Nadzrhimlienkovz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Nadzrhimlienkovz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nadzrhimlienkovz is breathing heavily.#TD#
Grena shoots in and bounces Nadzrhimlienkovz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nadzrhimlienkovz has momentary wrist control but Grena slips an elbow through the middle.
Grena distracts Nadzrhimlienkovz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grena pushing down on Nadzrhimlienkovz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grena working Nadzrhimlienkovz over with strikes.
Nadzrhimlienkovz is refusing to be controlled, as Grena sits in half guard.
Grena working the head and body with strikes.
Grena looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Grena lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nadzrhimlienkovz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Grena jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Grena!
After the fight, Umberto Grena was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Grunge 14: Mudhoney
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grena throws a right and a left that Backlund avoids nicely. #TD2#
Backlund closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grena did well to prevent Backlund getting side control.#SUB2#
Backlund seems to be working for a kimura but Grena defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Backlund is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grena is just riding it out for now. Backlund eventually gives up the hold.
Backlund content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena trying to control but Backlund postures up.
#T1#
Backlund controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Backlund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grena defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Backlund is trying to work for a kimura but Grena is defending well.
Backlund controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Backlund wants to work for an arm triangle but Grena is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Backlund passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grena!
You get the feeling that Grena really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2#
Backlund wants to finish this one by submission but Grena is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Backlund. #SUB2#
Backlund jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grena manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Backlund has an Americana. Grena didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Backlund is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Backlund hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Grunge 9: Down in a Hole
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shithouse.
Shithouse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shithouse lands a jab.
Shithouse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shithouse fakes the leg kick and cracks Grena in the body.
A lazy left from Shithouse finds it's target.
Shithouse takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shithouse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Grena throws a head kick that misses
and Shithouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shithouse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick by Grena misses
and Shithouse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Shithouse connects with a leg kick.
Shithouse clobbers Grena with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Grena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grena takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grena drops his hands momentarily and Shithouse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shithouse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grena under the eye.
Grena tries to clinch but Shithouse is having none of it.
Brick Shithouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shithouse scores with a jab to the body.
Shithouse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grena's head backwards.
Grena walks into a jab.#CL#
Shithouse clinches.
Shithouse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grena tries to break free but Shithouse pushes him back against the cage.
Grena misses with some punches.
#BC#
Shithouse breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Grena's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shithouse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grena scrambles back to his feet.#KD#
Shithouse lands a big head kick that sends Grena tumbling to the mat! Shithouse takes a step backwards and waves Grena back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shithouse.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Shithouse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick
and Shithouse counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shithouse lunges at Grena with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grena's hand. #CL#
Shithouse gets a clinch.
Grena missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Shithouse.
Grena looking for a takedown. #BC#
Shithouse breaks from the clinch.
Grena is looking to clinch. #T3#
Shithouse scores with a head kick. Grena tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shithouse.
Shithouse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grena takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shithouse is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grena takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shithouse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shithouse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grena's sensitive parts.
Grena just misses with a punch to the body.
Shithouse connects with a right hand. Grena shakes it off.
Brick Shithouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shithouse connects with an inside leg kick.
Shithouse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shithouse finds it's way round the side to connect with Grena's head.
Decent striking displayed by Shithouse there.#T4#
Grena on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shithouse.
Grena moves forwards but Shithouse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shithouse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grena takes one to the side of the head.
Shithouse scores with a jab. Grena acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shithouse scores with a spinning back kick!
Grena has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shithouse.
Shithouse checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grena tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grena closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Shithouse moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Shithouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena'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.#R2#
Shithouse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shithouse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick and Shithouse moves out of range easily.
Shithouse tried to counter with a leg kick but Grena avoided it.
Grena has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Shithouse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grena, pushing him back against the cage.
Grena wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shithouse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shithouse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shithouse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grena's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shithouse working Grena over with knees to the body.#BC#
Shithouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shithouse lands with a hook. Grena tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shithouse. That's going to slow Grena down.
Grena is breathing heavily.#CL#
Shithouse clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shithouse lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Shithouse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shithouse lands with a light punch inside.
Shithouse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shithouse works on Grena's body with a couple of short punches.
Shithouse pushes Grena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but Shithouse has him pressed against the cage.
Grena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Shithouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shithouse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shithouse lands a nice uppercut.
Shithouse lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shithouse.
Shithouse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but Shithouse is controlling him.#T2#
Shithouse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grena lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shithouse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shithouse pushes Grena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shithouse scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shithouse.
Grena's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shithouse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shithouse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shithouse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grenas head.
Shithouse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shithouse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Brick Shithouse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shithouse.
Shithouse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shithouse lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Shithouse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grena goes for a takedown attempt but Shithouse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick from Shithouse lands but Grena takes it in his stride. #ROC#Grena is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Shithouse! Grena is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Shithouse! |
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Event:
Grunge 6: Even Flow
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grena slaps away a takedown attempt from Hadjiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grena throws a big counter combination but Hadjiev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick by Grena misses #TD2#
and Hadjiev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura but Grena is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hadjiev to get the leverage.
Hadjiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hadjiev lands a nice short elbow.
Grena is looking to escape.
Grena on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grena keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hadjiev 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. Grena tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hadjiev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Hadjiev!
A victorious Valentin Hadjiev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grunge 3: In Utero
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Grena takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shashi lands with a straight right. Grena didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Shashi shoots in and bounces Grena off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Grena is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shashi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Shashi pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Shashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grena can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Shashi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grena doesn't defend quickly enough and Shashi has managed to lock this one up! Can Grena escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shashi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cajetan Shashi!
Cajetan Shashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2020 |
#R1#
A big left from Koli misses.
Koli digs a good hook to Grena's body.
Koli scores with a jab.#CL#
Koli instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koli.
Grena wants to break free but Koli has control.
Koli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Grena is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koli digs a right hand into Grena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grena's gas tank.
Grena wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grena drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koli landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Koli scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grena wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Koli lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koli lands a shoulder strike.
Koli cracks Grena with a nice body shot.
Koli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grena.
Kalu Koli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koli.
Koli landing knees to the head.
Koli stalling.
Koli lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Koli.
A body shot lands from Koli.
Grena looks winded!
A short right from Koli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koli crunches a lovely knee into Grena's ribcage.
Koli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Koli.
Koli lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koli.
Koli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Koli.
We've been hearing reports that Koli has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grena tries to stall but Koli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grena wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koli lands a hook that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Koli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grena takes a knee to the side of the body. #KD#
Koli drops Grena with a big knee straight up the middle! Grena is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Grena is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koli.
Grena is still on wobbly legs! Can Koli finish him?
Koli lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalu Koli!
A very excited looking Kalu Koli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 7490 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 16514 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus comes into the arena with Eye of the tiger blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Umberto Grena enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Lotus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lotus moves into the clinch.
Lotus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grena is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lotus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lotus can't get the takedown.
Grena is trying to drag Lotus to the mat but Lotus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
Grena is trying to pull guard but Lotus has him pressed against the cage.
Grena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lotus.
Grena has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lotus after a bit of a struggle.
Lotus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grena gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grena jumps into guard, dragging Lotus to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lotus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lotus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lotus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lotus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grena for as long as he can get away with.
Grena tries to get to full guard but Lotus has control of the leg.
Lotus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lotus (3) vs (0) Grena
Lotus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lotus moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Lotus (6) vs (0) Grena
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lotus controlling the positon.
Lotus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus continues to stall.
Further stalling from Lotus.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lotus.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Grena's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lotus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lotus continues to hold on tight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lotus is stinking the place up with his stalling.
More hug and hope from Lotus.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tommy Lotus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 23866 p4p, 566 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 16532 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Saul Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goodman pushes Grena up against the cage in a clinch.
Grena has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Goodman regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (0) vs (2) Grena
Goodman trying to control the position.
Goodman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grena passes Goodman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goodman is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Grena has latched onto it... Big trouble! Grena pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Goodman is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Grena!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Umberto Grena!
A less than humble Umberto Grena 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:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bret Harris (ranked 6293 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 16524 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bret Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Grena's takedown attempt.
Grena gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (0) vs (2) Grena
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grena sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Harris doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Grena paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Harris - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bret Harris!
Bret Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lucien Lachance (ranked 3303 p4p, 360 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 16514 p4p, 0 weight class). Umberto Grena is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lucien Lachance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lachance closes the distance and clinches.
Lachance jumps into guard, dragging Grena to the mat.
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lachance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lachance definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grena slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lachance (0) vs (3) Grena
Lachance is trying to improve his position.
Lachance is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grena is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lachance sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachance is refusing to be controlled, as Grena sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lachance is not content to let Grena control the position.
Lachance tries to roll over but Grena keeps him under control.
Grena is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lachance actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grena pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lachance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grena pulls his head out easily.
Lachance is trying to get back to full guard.
Lachance tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Grena has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lachance (0) vs (6) Grena
Grena goes for an armbar but Lachance turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lachance. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lachance (2) vs (6) Grena
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lachance passes Grena's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lachance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grena has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lachance seems to be looking for submissions.
Grena is defending against the submission attempts here by Lachance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lachance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lachance is looking to advance position but Grena has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lachance (2) vs (10) Grena
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grena is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lachance has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lachance! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lachance (4) vs (10) Grena
Lachance postures up.
Grena is pulling down on Lachance's head. It's preventing any offense from Lachance, at least for the moment.
Lachance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grena slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grena pulls Lachance in close to his closed guard and prevents Lachance from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lachance is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grena is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grena has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lachance (4) vs (12) Grena
Lachance is looking for a triangle here but Grena uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lachance (4) vs (15) Grena
Grena wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lachance, who protects the arm well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lachance tries to buck Grena off but Grena is having none of it.
Grena is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lachance is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grena is looking to take a break and control but Lachance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grena tries for a kimura but Lachance is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grena is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lachance knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lachance is looking for a sweep.
Grena thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lachance is looking to reverse the position.
Grena working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lachance manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lachance (6) vs (15) Grena
Lachance is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grena defends it well.
Lachance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grena has his hands clasped together around Lachance's back. He's all about the action.
Grena is looking for a sweep. Lachance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lachance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lachance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is working for a submission of some sort.
Grena is pressing down on Lachance's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grena looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lachance trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
Lachance is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grena is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grena has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lachance (6) vs (17) Grena
Lachance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lachance looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grena passes into half guard.
Grena trying to control from Lachance's half guard. Lachance has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grena trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grena pushing down on Lachance's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lachance looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grena passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lachance (6) vs (20) Grena
Lachance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grena mounts Lachance! Really nice guard pass there!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grena trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lachance reaches up to try and control the position but Grena seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lachance rolls and tries to escape and now Grena has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lachance (6) vs (23) Grena
Lachance trying to control the hands but Grena breaks the grip.
Lachance defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grena's arms.
Lachance is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grena tightening his grip on Lachance, looking for the choke.
Lachance is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grena wins on points by 23 to 6.
Umberto Grena 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:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Umberto Grena (ranked 7163 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teeth Ferret (ranked 6901 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Umberto Grena! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Teeth Ferret!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grena clinches up against the cage.
Grena pulls guard successfully.
Grena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferret controls the pace.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Grena keeps moving.
Ferret is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena is really struggling to control Ferret but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret content to stall in guard here.
Grena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grena (2) vs (0) Ferret
Grena is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grena is looking for a kimura but Ferret is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grena to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grena wants to pass to mount but Ferret is defending the position.
Ferret felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grena is trying to work for a kimura but Ferret is defending well.
Grena is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferret has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grena is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grena looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grena is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferret is controlling Grena's trapped leg to prevent Grena from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grena wants to take a breather but Ferret is having none of it.
Ferret is looking to improve his position.
Ferret keeps trying to improve his position.
Grena is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferret defends it well.
Grena is looking for a kimura here.
Grena trying to advance position but Ferret counters by regaining guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grena wants to pass the guard but Ferret is keeping the position.
Ferret seems keen to control Grena's posture.
Grena looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferret can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ferret looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grena is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grena is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferret lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grena (2) vs (2) Ferret
Grena keeping full guard, as Ferret tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferret postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grena is looking for a triangle but Ferret pushes his legs off easily.
Grena is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferret defends well.
Ferret looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ferret passes Grena's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ferret is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grena defends it well.
Ferret not doing much here.
Grena is refusing to be controlled, as Ferret sits in half guard.
Ferret controlling the pace.
Ferret goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Grena does a handstand and catches Ferret in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Grena on top - Ferret is already out from the submission! Grena gives Ferret's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Umberto Grena!
After the fight, Umberto Grena was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Umberto Grena (ranked 7158 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Niaz (ranked 4090 p4p, 421 weight class). Niaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by deftones - feiticeira. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Umberto Grena! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dick Niaz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Niaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niaz closes the distance and pushes Grena back into the cage.
Grena tightens his grip and picks Niaz up, before dumping him to the ground. Niaz manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grena (2) vs (0) Niaz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grena defends it easily.
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Niaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena passes Niaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grena looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Niaz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena is thwarting Niaz's attempts to control the position.
Niaz is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Grena has latched onto it... Big trouble! Grena pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Niaz is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Grena!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Umberto Grena!
Umberto Grena tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Dick Niaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I won that shit'. |
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Event:
WVT24 Baroni v Murhaa
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Palonesess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grena pinned against the cage. Grena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grena blocks a head kick by Palonesess.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grena tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palonesess just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Palonesess lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grena tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Grena is looking to stand up but Palonesess isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Grena looking for a guillotine here but Palonesess defends easily.
Palonesess missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Palonesess drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grena looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grena looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grena! #REVB#
An elbow from Grena crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Palonesess is looking to regain half guard here but Grena keeps moving and retains side control.
Grena working the body and head with strikes.
Grena scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Grena crashes against the mat.
Palonesess is looking for a sweep.
Grena creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palonesess sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Palonesess tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Palonesess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Palonesess isn't going anywhere.#T3#
Grena throwing strikes but Palonesess manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Grena is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Palonesess not doing much here.
Palonesess trying to control the action but Grena is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Palonesess looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Palonesess trying to control from half guard but Grena is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Palonesess'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umberto Grena will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Palonesess stuffs the takedown.
Grena misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Palonesess decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Palonesess decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Palonesess moves into range and clinches up with Grena.#BC#
Palonesess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Palonesess closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grena quickly recovers to half guard.
Palonesess is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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!
Grena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Palonesess's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Altintop Palonesess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palonesess wants to pass the guard but Grena is keeping the position.
Grena working a defensive guard here.
Palonesess is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Grena keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palonesess content to stall in guard here.
Palonesess working some strikes from top position.
Palonesess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palonesess's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Palonesess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grena is keeping the position for now.
Palonesess being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Palonesess lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Palonesess lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palonesess.#CL2#
Palonesess gets tackled into the cage by Grena. Grena maintains the clinch. #TD#
Palonesess turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Palonesess working away.#SU#
Palonesess decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4##CL#
Palonesess instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Grena pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena 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.
Palonesess slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altintop Palonesess dominated that second round.
That's time! Palonesess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grena sprawls well. Grena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet.
Grena swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palonesess misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palonesess prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Palonesess manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Palonesess with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Palonesess shoots in but Grena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palonesess.
Grena gets back to half guard.
Grena is trying to control but can't.
Grena pushes Palonesess off looking to stand but Palonesess dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grena misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Grena wants to get back to his feet.
Grena is looking for a sweep. Palonesess is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Palonesess controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palonesess has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Grena decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Palonesess's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palonesess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palonesess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grena is one step ahead there.
Grena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Grena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grena throws a big right hand that misses.
Palonesess trying to control the position here.
Grena throws a strike but Palonesess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Grena is looking to sweep but instead, Palonesess has passed into half guard.
Grena tries to get to full guard but Palonesess has control of the leg.
Grena is refusing to be controlled, as Palonesess sits in half guard. #T4#
Grena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palonesess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palonesess lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palonesess trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess postures up.
Grena is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Altintop Palonesess.
I think Palonesess 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altintop Palonesess!
Altintop Palonesess seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
WVT19 Bell v Marcell
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Grena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patryk was well out of range. Poor timing from Grena.#TD#
Patryk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grena!
Patryk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grena is looking to reverse the position.
Grena tries to escape but Patryk is in control.
Patryk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grena is looking for a sweep.
Grena struggling a bit here.
Patryk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grena sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grena is trying to control Patryk's posture but Patryk avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Patryk stands up. #CL#
Grena gets tackled into the cage by Patryk. Patryk maintains the clinch. #T1##TD#
Patryk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grena preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patryk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Grena tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Patryk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick by Grena misses
and Patryk counters with a three punch combo that has Grena backing up. Grena nods at Patryk to acknowledge the strikes.
Grena throws a body shot but no joy.
Grena dives in and grabs Patryk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Patryk pushes down on Grena's head and hops out.#CL#
Patryk clinches up against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Grena manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Patryk gets to his feet. Grena looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Patryk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grena was covering up waiting for the punch and Patryk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena seems keen to control Patryk's posture.
Let's hope that Grena 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.
Patryk landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Patryk stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grena enables Patryk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grena manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Patryk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Grena 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.
Patryk throws a big right hand that misses.
Grena keeping full guard, as Patryk tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Patryk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Patryk preventing the sweep.
Patryk wants to pass the guard but Grena is keeping the position.#ES2#
Grena is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Patryk tightens his grip and picks Grena up, before dumping him to the ground. Grena manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Grena escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patryk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Patryk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patryk postures up.
Grena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Patryk is controlling him.
Patryk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grena wants to get back to his feet but Patryk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Patryk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grena, up you get!
Patryk shoots for a takedown but Grena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick by Grena misses #CL#
and Patryk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Patryk scores with a takedown into Grena's guard.
Lukasz Patryk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Grena keeps moving.
Patryk postures up.
Patryk throws a strike but Grena rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Patryk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grena can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Grena stands up from Patryk's guard - Grena perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena looks for a takedown but Patryk sprawls well.#T1#
Patryk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patryk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grena.
Patryk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Patryk clinches with his opponent.
Grena can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Patryk breaks from the clinch.
Grena misses with a double jab.
Patryk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grena manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Grena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patryk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grena counters with a series of strikes. Patryk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Patryk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grena can do to turn this around?#TD#
Patryk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grena's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patryk trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
Patryk controlling from the top position.
Patryk throwing strikes from guard but Grena blocks nicely. #T3#
Patryk distracts Grena with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Patryk stops Grena from standing up.
Patryk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Patryk stopping the sweep attempt from Grena.
Patryk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Patryk distracts Grena with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Patryk postures up.
Patryk trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
Patryk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grena's head.
Patryk trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom. #T4#
Patryk throwing strikes from guard but Grena blocks nicely. #ES2#
Grena pushes Patryk off and scrambles back to his feet.
Patryk avoids the head kick by Grena.
A shot to the liver by Grena. Beautiful body shot.
Patryk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grena avoids it really well and circles away.
Grena is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Patryk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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 Lukasz Patryk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Patryk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Grena stuffs the takedown.
Grena throws a fast counter high kick but Patryk manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Patryk moves into the clinch.#TD#
Patryk jumps into guard, dragging Grena to the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grena's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grena is still trying to improve position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Patryk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena tries to pull guard but Patryk won't allow it.
Grena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patryk.
#BC#
Patryk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lukasz Patryk is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patryk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but Grena shows good takedown defense.
Grena doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grena swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grena looks to score with a jab to the body but Patryk is just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Grena goes for a double leg but Patryk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patryk continues to drive forward.
Patryk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Grena has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Patryk wants the takedown. Grena is fighting it off but Patryk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grena's guard against the cage.#T2#
Patryk working some strikes from top position.
Grena trying to control the position here.
Patryk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patryk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patryk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patryk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Patryk'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.
Patryk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grena is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Patryk throwing strikes but missing.
Patryk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patryk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Patryk won't allow Grena to sweep him here. #ES2#
Grena pushes Patryk off and scrambles back to his feet.
Grena throws a right hand that misses
and Patryk counters with a nice body shot.
Grena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Patryk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grena has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patryk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Patryk manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patryk is defended easily by Grena.#T4##CL#
Patryk has Grena up against the cage in a clinch.
Umberto Grena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patryk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grena can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Patryk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lukasz Patryk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Patryk moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Patryk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patryk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Patryk!
During a confident post fight interview, Lukasz Patryk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WVT15 McTavish v Foot
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Palonesess scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Grena throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Palonesess fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Grena on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grena wants to control but Palonesess is keeping busy.
Grena pushes Palonesess off looking to stand but Palonesess dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Palonesess prevents Grena from improving his position.
Palonesess trying to control the pace.
Grena is controlling Palonesess's trapped leg to prevent Palonesess from advancing to side control.
Grena wants to control but Palonesess is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Palonesess is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grena preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palonesess trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palonesess counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Palonesess is looking to clinch.
Grena lands with a kick to the temple. Palonesess shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Palonesess manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grena on his heels. He'll look to pass Grena's guard now, I'm sure.
Palonesess is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Grena trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Grena looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Palonesess'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.
Grena wants to stand and escape but Palonesess is having none of it.
Grena trying to control the position.
Palonesess seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU#
Palonesess gets to his feet. Grena looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Palonesess uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palonesess shoots in looking for a takedown but Grena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palonesess's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grena tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Palonesess darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Palonesess thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grena's head.
Palonesess seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grena does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Palonesess trying to control the action but Grena is working from the bottom.
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 Altintop Palonesess will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palonesess or perhaps it was just good defense by Grena, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palonesess is defended easily by Grena.#TD#
Palonesess drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Grena has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Palonesess has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Grena has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Palonesess uses from the top position. #SU#
Palonesess gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grena or perhaps it was just good defense by Palonesess, which made it look bad. #T1#
Palonesess looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grena is fending him off so far but Palonesess persists. Nope, Grena circles away and we're back to standing.
Grena looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Palonesess drives through and clinches with Grena against the cage.
Grena prevents the takedown attempt.
Palonesess gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grena.
#BC2#
Grena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palonesess blocks a head kick by Grena.
Grena has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palonesess.
Palonesess throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grena's waist but Grena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palonesess off to one side. #T2#
Grena on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palonesess throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Palonesess forces Grena back against the cage and clinches.
Grena is trying to break free.
Grena is trying to force a seperation but Palonesess has the dominant position.
Palonesess just leaning against Grena, taking a breather.
Palonesess prevents the takedown attempt.
Grena drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palonesess is trying to pull guard but Grena turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Grena is looking to break free of the clinch but Palonesess has double underhooks.
Palonesess has Grena pressed against the cage, preventing Grena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Palonesess has Grena pushed against the cage.
Grena drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palonesess tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palonesess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grena walks away with a smile on his face. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Palonesess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Palonesess feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grena is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Palonesess not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palonesess looking to pass the guard.
Palonesess stopping the sweep attempt from Grena.
Grena keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Grena is trying to keep Palonesess in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palonesess is one step ahead there.
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 Altintop Palonesess will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grena throws a head kick but Palonesess moves out of range.
Grena throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palonesess tried to counter with a leg kick but Grena avoided it.
Palonesess has a takedown stuffed.
Grena lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Palonesess looks to land a combination. Grena sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Palonesess dives in for a single leg takedown but Grena sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena stuffs the takedown attempt from Palonesess. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palonesess throws a sloppy head kick and Grena moves out of range easily.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt - Grena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Grena tries for a takedown but Palonesess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Grena. No joy for Palonesess on that attempt.
Grena tries to counter with a clinch but Palonesess shakes him off and moves away.
Grena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palonesess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grena avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Palonesess has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grena has had enough of the clinch but Palonesess keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC2#
Grena breaks from the clinch.
Palonesess shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Palonesess was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Grena explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grena but Grena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid body kick from Grena.
Grena shoots for a takedown but Palonesess saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Grena breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Palonesess tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grena defends well and Palonesess ends up having to push Grena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Grena moves into the clinch.
Grena tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palonesess just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grena misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palonesess.
#BC2#
Grena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Grena fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Palonesess closes the distance and pushes Grena back into the cage.
Palonesess wants to take the fight to the mat but Grena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4##TD#
Palonesess gets control of Grena's arms and successfully pulls guard. Palonesess will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Palonesess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grena tries to free his leg and advance position but Palonesess is retaining full guard.
Grena postures up in Palonesess's guard and throws a big left but Palonesess blocks it.
Palonesess 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.
Grena wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving.
Umberto Grena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Altintop Palonesess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palonesess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Grena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palonesess 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Altintop Palonesess!
An out of breath Altintop Palonesess thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WVT12 Carsara v Bell
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
De Moncey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grena connects with a high kick.
De Moncey avoids the body shot from Grena.
Nice sprawl there from Grena as De Moncey shoots in.
Grena throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Moncey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grena avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Moncey has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
De Moncey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Moncey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Grena gets the takedown into side control.
Grena trying to control the action but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
De Moncey is trying to get back to half guard.
De Moncey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grena's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
De Moncey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grena pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.
De Moncey gets back to full guard.
Grena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Grena has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing De Moncey to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Grena is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - De Moncey pulls down on the head and he's put Grena to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
During a confident post fight interview, Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WVT8 Braddock v Brandis
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Grena wants to clinch
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grena misses with a head kick.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grena takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve thuds a left hand into Grena's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena darts in trying to clinch
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Steve closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steve lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SU#
Steve decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grena, up you get!
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steve is defended easily by Grena.
Steve moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grena throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve thinks about countering with a body kick.
Grena takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Grena closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grena lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Steve kicks Grena off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve jabs Grena to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3##CL#
Steve gets a clinch.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.#CL#
Steve instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Grena decides to pull guard. #SU#
Steve gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steve is looking to wear down Grena with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve looks for a takedown but Grena sprawls well.
Grena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steve!
#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Grena dives in for a single leg takedown but Steve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve jabs Grena right on the nose. Grena blinks but takes it well.
Steve goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grena takes one to the chin there.
Steve punishes Grena's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Grena feints the counter takedown.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Steve shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Grena is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steve pulls his head out easily.
Grena tries to kick Steve off in order to stand up. Steve Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Steve decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Grena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Grena is trying to stall.
Grena wants a takedown.
Grena is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.#BC#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
It looked like Steve was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steve shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grena sprawls well. Grena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steve gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick by Grena misses #CL#
and Steve moves into the clinch.
Grena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grena is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grena tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve connects with a right hand. Grena shakes it off.#TD#
Steve shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Steve decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Grena walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steve.#CL#
Steve rushes Grena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brock Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
Grena trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steve somewhat.
Steve sets himself, and Grena steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.#T4#
Grena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grena tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grena back to the cage. Steve follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brock Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grena.
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!
Grena tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Grena throws a head kick that misses
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Steve.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steve duly obliges.
Brock Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grena throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve lands a nice hook to Grena's body. Grena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Steve gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Steve stands up and beckons Grena to his feet.
Steve scores with a hook.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grena can do to turn this around?#T1#
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve punishes Grena's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Grena fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grena wants to clinch
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grena at a distance.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Steve there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grena takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve stuns Grena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grena looks to throw a body kick
and Grena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steve somewhat.#T3#
Grena misses with a few strikes there.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Steve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grena momentarily.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Grena doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve scores with a three punch combo!
Steve lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
Steve scores with a head kick. Grena tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Steve.
Grena swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Steve clinches.
Umberto Grena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Grena.
Brock Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grena doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Steve!
Our winner, Brock Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WVT6 Brandis v Griffith
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Grena fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fjeld avoids it really well and circles away.
Fjeld cracks Grena with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fjeld digs a good hook to Grena's body.
Fjeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Grena is just out of range.
Grena tries to clinch up but Fjeld circles away and keeps his distance.
Fjeld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fjeld avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena takes a swing at Fjeld's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Fjeld lands a head kick that stumbles Grena and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Grena is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grena wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjeld lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fjeld content to stall in guard here.
Fjeld will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Grena is trying to control the position but Fjeld postures up.
Grena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grena trying to keep a closed guard but Fjeld is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Grena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fjeld doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fjeld manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fjeld is controlling him.
Fjeld lands a couple of digs.
Fjeld stands up over Grena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fjeld would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Fjeld drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grena looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grena looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grena! #REVB#
Fjeld is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Grena trying to control the position but Fjeld is working away.
Grena working the ground and pound.
Fjeld is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grena has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fjeld taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fjeld wants to control but Grena postures up.
Fjeld taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grena lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fjeld is not content to let Grena control the position.
Grena scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Grena working the head and body with strikes.
Fjeld tries to escape but Grena is in control.
Grena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grena working away.
Grena working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Grena is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fjeld has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fjeld is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grena connects with a decent elbow.
Grena working away.
Grena working the body and head with strikes.
Fjeld wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Grena tries for a kimura but Fjeld is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Fjeld will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fjeld misses with a hook to the body
and Grena counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Grena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjeld fails with a takedown attempt.
Grena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Grena clinches with his opponent.
Grena jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fjeld walks away with a smile on his face. Grena gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fjeld misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Fjeld.
Grena works Fjeld's body with a nice hook.
Grena ducks under a wild hook from Fjeld.
Fjeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grena shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Fjeld throws a body punch but Grena moves out of range.
Grena tries to clinch but Fjeld is having none of it.
Fjeld scores with the left hand. Grena knows he should have avoided that one.
Fjeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grena looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjeld is just out of range.
Grena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnus Fjeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
Fjeld falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grena counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fjeld thinking.
Fjeld scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fjeld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Grena closes the distance and clinches.
Grena has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fjeld after a bit of a struggle.
Grena is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fjeld is defending well.
Grena has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fjeld is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##BC2#
Grena breaks the clinch.
Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjeld takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fjeld scores with a one two! Grena had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grena walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grena fails to land with a series of punches.
Magnus Fjeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjeld plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjeld misses with a left hand
and Grena counters with a three punch combo that has Fjeld backing up. Fjeld nods at Grena to acknowledge the strikes.
Grena wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grena scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fjeld stuffs the takedown attempt from Grena. Grena gets slowly back to his feet.
Grena is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fjeld rather than just go for the knockout.
Fjeld tries for a takedown but Grena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fjeld misses with a low kick.
Grena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Grena fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fjeld.
Grena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjeld.
A head kick misses from Grena.
Grena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fjeld keeps the fight on the outside.
Fjeld throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grena.
Grena shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grena tries a head kick but it misses.
Grena wants to clinch.
Grena gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fjeld counters with a head kick. #CUT#
That has opened up Umberto Grena's cut even more.#T4#
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjeld is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Fjeld.
Grena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fjeld misses with a two punch combination.
Fjeld sets himself, and Grena steps forward looking for the clinch! Fjeld avoids it this time.
Fjeld throws a head kick that misses
and Grena counters with a nice body shot.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fjeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fjeld half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grena scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grena misses with a head kick.
Grena dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grena wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Umberto Grena will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fjeld blocks a head kick by Grena.
Fjeld is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Grena.
Fjeld misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Grena decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fjeld's guard.#ES#
Fjeld wriggles free and stands up.
Magnus Fjeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjeld lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grena.
A slow jab from Fjeld misses its intended target.
Grena throws a counter combo.
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!
Fjeld throws a lazy right hand but Grena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grena tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fjeld throws a series of punches but Grena avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grena takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjeld fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grena checks it well. #T1#
Fjeld shoots for a takedown but Grena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Grena finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fjeld throws an off balance right hand
and Grena counters with a nice uppercut.
Grena throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Grena - just one landing.
Grena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjeld is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Grena shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Grena is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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!
Fjeld throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Grena is trying to control. Fjeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Grena works his foot free and advances to mount.
Grena raining down hammerfists from mount.
Grena landing strikes, looking to finish!
Grena fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
Grena is working for a guillotine from mount but Fjeld frees his head quite easily.
Fjeld is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fjeld is trying desperately to improve position.
Fjeld is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Grena scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2#
Grena looking for a guillotine from mount but Fjeld is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Fjeld really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fjeld trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Grena with good strikes from the mount here!
Grena raining down shots from the mount!
Grena raining down hammerfists from mount.
Grena postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fjeld looks a forlorn figure.
Grena is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Fjeld is rocked!#T4#
Fjeld is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Grena unloading with bombs!
Oh Fjeld is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fjeld wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fjeld seems to have got his legs back now.
Grena controlling the position easily from mount.
Grena is landing with some decent strikes but Fjeld is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Umberto Grena has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjeld is trying to stand up.
Grena in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grena with a couple of short strikes.
A big strike lands for Grena! That's really hurt Fjeld and he's turned his back - Grena keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Grena jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Grena!
Umberto Grena 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.
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Event:
WVT2 Brandis vs Bell
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Palonesess cracks Grena with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Grena gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grena missing with knees to the body.
Grena stops a takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grena jumps guard but Palonesess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Palonesess's coach down at Star Studded Beef was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Palonesess's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grena tries a body shot but Palonesess blocks it.
#BC#
Grena breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess shoots in but Grena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.#TD#
Grena shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Palonesess napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Palonesess is looking for a sweep.#T1##SU#
Grena decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Grena gets caught napping as Palonesess dives in and scores a takedown. Grena manages to retain guard.
Palonesess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Grena is working an open guard so Palonesess takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck for Palonesess with that takedown attempt.
Grena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Palonesess swats away the attempt to clinch by Grena.
Palonesess closes the distance but Grena moves to the side
and Grena counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palonesess thinking.
No luck for Grena with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Palonesess shoots in but Grena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grena lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palonesess with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grena counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Palonesess looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Palonesess sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Palonesess missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palonesess looking to pass the guard.
Palonesess looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Palonesess looking to improve position, pressing down on Grena's thigh with his hand. Grena seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Palonesess paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Palonesess's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Grena picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Umberto Grena!
Umberto Grena tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Altintop Palonesess stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Grena looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
McGuire lands a head kick. Grena smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Grena shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
McGuire lands a high kick!
McGuire scores with a push kick.
Grena shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
McGuire knocks Grena to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Grena is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire landing strikes.
Grena is still in real trouble! Can McGuire finish him?#SU#
McGuire has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Grena seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL2#
Grena has managed to clinch.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
McGuire gets underhooks to prevent Grena's takedown attempt.
Mike McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire pushes Grena back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grena or not. #BC2#
Grena manages to break the clinch.
Grena takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGuire seems to be stalking Grena here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Grena drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Batoru FC 6
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Grena moves in looking to clinch but Muru pushes him off.
Muru looks to throw a body kick
and Grena counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Grena fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Muru to the ground. Grena is now in Muru's guard.#SUB#
Muru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grena can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grena stops Muru from standing up.
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grena trying to control but Muru is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muru trying to keep a closed guard but Grena is proving a slippery customer.
Grena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Muru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grena postures up in Muru's guard and throws a big left but Muru blocks it.
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muru's head.
Grena connects with a couple of short punches.
Grena stops Muru from standing up.
Muru can't keep his opponent in guard - Grena advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grena trying to mount his opponent but Muru defends it.
Grena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Muru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Grena landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grena looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Muru is doing well to control the position and prevent Grena from advancing to side control.
Muru is looking to improve his position.
Grena winds up and cracks Muru with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grena landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Muru wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Grena takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Muru tries to roll over but Grena keeps him under control.
Grena throwing shots but Muru is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Grena wants to work for an arm triangle but Muru is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muru tries to get to full guard but Grena has control of the leg.
Muru is trying to stand.
Grena passes the guard and advances to mount!
Grena breaks from Muru's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Muru is trying to escape the mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Grena working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Grena lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Muru tries to improve his position but Grena has taken his back! Grena has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Muru tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Grena pushes Muru away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Umberto Grena!
Umberto Grena 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.
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Event:
Batoru FC 4
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Grena misses its target.
Franco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grena wants to clinch
and Franco counters with a stiff right hand.
Grena is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Franco just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Franco pushes Grena up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Grena manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Franco clinches with his opponent.
Franco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grena is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Franco decides to pull guard.
Grena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grena wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Franco holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Grena defends easily.
Grena chips away with some ground and pound.
Grena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Franco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Franco is trying to control the position but Grena postures up.
Franco striking off his back. #ES2#
Franco pushes Grena off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Franco feints and as Grena raises his hands in defense, Franco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Franco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franco lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.
Franco controlling from the top position.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Grena has wrist control.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet - Grena follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Franco closes the distance and clinches. #T3##TD2#
Franco jumps into guard, dragging Grena to the mat.
#SUB2#
Franco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Franco is tightening it up a little... Grena has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grena reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grena taps out! Nice BJJ there by Franco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yuran Franco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grena is defended easily by Tisoaka.
Tisoaka throws a head kick but Grena moves out of range.
Tisoaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grena fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tisoaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grena napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grena is looking to regain half guard here but Tisoaka keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Grena is being controlled here.
Grena tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tisoaka presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tisoaka controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grena is trying to stand but he's just given Tisoaka his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Grena do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Grena trying to control the hands but Tisoaka breaks the grip.
Tisoaka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tisoaka controlling well, preventing Grena from escaping the position.
#T3#
Grena is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grena looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Grena is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Grena trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grena is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tisoaka.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena'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.
#R2##TD#
Tisoaka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tisoaka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tisoaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grena can do to turn this around?
Grena wants to get back to full guard but Tisoaka has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tisoaka presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Tisoaka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grena working to try and regain half guard.
Tisoaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tisoaka working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Tisoaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grena wants to control but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Grena wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tisoaka controlling the positon.
Katuro Tisoaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Tisoaka is hanging on to Grena's back as he tries to escape.
Tisoaka trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grena doesn't escape.
Tisoaka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tisoaka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grena for as long as he can get away with.
Tisoaka gets his hands free as Grena looks to control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tisoaka continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Grena misses
and Tisoaka counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Tisoaka moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tisoaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Tisoaka moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Tisoaka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grena regains guard.
Tisoaka stands and throws Grena's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena taking a bit of punishment here - Tisoaka scoring with strikes.
Tisoaka advances to mount.
Grena is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Tisoaka controlling from mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
More hug and hope from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tisoaka controlling from the full mount.
Tisoaka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Grena wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Grena is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tisoaka.
Katuro Tisoaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grena rolls, trying to escape but Tisoaka keeps control of the position.
Tisoaka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Grena tries to escape the position.
Umberto Grena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tisoaka has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tisoaka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katuro Tisoaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tisoaka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katuro Tisoaka!
An out of breath Katuro Tisoaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Lupe 8 Perfomance
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grena.
Grena displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
Byrd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grena has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byrd.#CL#
Byrd has Grena up against the cage in a clinch.
Byrd scores with a shot to the side of Grena's head.
A right hand to the body from Byrd.
Grena missing with knees to the body.
Byrd lands a shoulder strike.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Grena blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Grena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Grena moves his leg out of the way.
Byrd scores with a shot to the body.
Grena lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byrd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grena plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Byrd scores with a jab.
Byrd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Byrd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Byrd misses with the combination.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byrd.
Grena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Byrd appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Byrd connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd throws a head kick but Grena moves out of range.
Grena tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Byrd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grena doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Byrd. No joy for Grena on that attempt.
Byrd stuffs the takedown.
Grena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd misses the jab.#CL#
Byrd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grena is trying to force a seperation but Byrd has the dominant position.#T3#
Grena changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Byrd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adelaide Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.#CL#
Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd lands an uppercut.
Byrd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
A right hand to the body from Byrd.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Grena uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Grena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Byrd. No joy for Grena on that attempt.
Byrd connects with a nice looking jab.
Grena slips under a jab.
Grena wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
Grena walks into a left hand.
We've been told by Byrd's head coaches at Julius Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adelaide Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Byrd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Byrd misses with a hook. Grena ducked under it nicely.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd thuds a left hand into Grena's body.
Byrd connects with a single shot there.
Byrd is looking to clinch but Grena is avoiding it.
Grena drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Byrd defends it well.
Byrd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grena moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd throws a poor cross that misses
and Grena counters with a straight right hand.
Byrd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grena makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelaide Byrd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Byrd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grena counters with a nice body shot.
Grena ducks right into an uppercut from Byrd.
A big left from Byrd misses.
Grena is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Byrd with a body shot.#CL2#
Grena clinches. #BC2#
Grena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byrd connects with a high kick.
Grena tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byrd defends well and Grena ends up having to push Byrd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Byrd tries to bum rush Grena with a series of wild strikes but Grena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Byrd throws a counter high kick but Grena was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adelaide Byrd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd looks to land a left hand but Grena moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Byrd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Byrd lands a leg kick that knocks Grena off balance momentarily.
Grena is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adelaide Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd lands a head kick!
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adelaide Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grena wants to clinch.
Grena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grena throws a counter combo.
A left lands for Byrd.
Byrd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byrd takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Grena moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Grena manages to break the clinch.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Byrd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Byrd swings widly with a right hand
and Grena counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Byrd lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Byrd scores with a four punch combination!
Byrd misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Grena looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ROC2#
Byrd is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grena lands a couple of digs.
Oh Byrd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Grena gets to his feet. Byrd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grena connects with a superb combination that knocks Byrd out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Grena before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Byrd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Umberto Grena!
Umberto Grena 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.
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Event:
Lupe 2 Glory
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Arnold throws a head kick that half lands.
Grena on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arnold scores with a shot to the body.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses.
Arnold connects with a body shot that sends Grena's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Grena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
BJ Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grena clinches. #BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch.
Arnold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Arnold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Grena is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arnold.
Grena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Arnold digs a right hand into Grena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grena's gas tank. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Arnold.
Arnold lands a body punch.
A short left from Arnold.
Grena takes a shot to the head.
Arnold lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arnold.
Grena on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Arnold drives through and clinches with Grena against the cage.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arnold pushes Grena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Grena tries to circle away but Arnold has him pinned against the cage.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Arnold scores with a hook to the body.
Grena looks winded!
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arnold is working Grena over against the cage.
Arnold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arnold scores with a shot to the side of Grena's head.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arnold has Grena pressed against the cage, preventing Grena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Arnold.
Arnold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arnold scores with a hook to the body.
Grena tries to break free but Arnold pushes him back against the cage.
Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Arnold.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Arnold is working Grena over against the cage.
Arnold digs a right hand into Grena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grena's gas tank.
Arnold lands a hook that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Grena tries to circle away but Arnold has him pinned against the cage.
Grena is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Arnold lands a hook that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Arnold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grenas head.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but Arnold is controlling him.
Arnold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grena.
Arnold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arnold lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arnold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grena takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold lands with a light punch inside.
Arnold scores with a shot to the side of Grena's head. #T4#
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arnold is working Grena over against the cage.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arnold lands with a light punch inside.
Arnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arnold lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Grena is rocked!
Arnold digs a right hand into Grena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grena's gas tank.
Arnold cracks Grena with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grena is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnold finish him?
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Arnold pushes Grena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Arnold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnold pushes Grena against the cage. Arnold is working some dirty boxing. Arnold pushes off with a quick right hook! Grena goes down! Grena tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Arnold moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Arnold!
BJ Arnold seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Grena throws a right hand that McRae ducks under and follows up with a left that McRae also avoids with ease.
Grena misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McRae counters with a straight right hand.
McRae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McRae.
McRae scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McRae throws a leg kick which misses Grena's front leg but catches the back leg as Grena tries to avoid it.
McRae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McRae bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McRae lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Grena throws a lazy head kick
and McRae counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McRae stuns Grena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grena tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
McRae digs a good body shot into Grena's ribs.
Grena shoots and misses
and McRae counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McRae scores with a nice body kick.
Grena walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McRae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McRae lands with a nice body punch.
Grena misses with a head kick.
McRae is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McRae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by McRae.
McRae has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla Training Camp in the buildup to the fight.
McRae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grena stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grena ducks right into an uppercut from McRae. #CL#
McRae clinches up with Grena and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae lands an uppercut.
Grena misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McRae.
Grena is looking to break free of the clinch but McRae has double underhooks. #BC#
McRae breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Grena throws a leg kick
and McRae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces Grena off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Grena 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for McRae.
Grena tries a head kick but it misses.
Grena takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left and a right from McRae both land. Nice combination.
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae scores with a one two! Grena had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grena swinging wildly here.
McRae is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
McRae moves into range and clinches up with Grena.#T3#
A short uppercut from McRae.
McRae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from McRae.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McRae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McRae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McRae pushes Grena back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but McRae has him pressed against the cage.
Grena is looking to break free of the clinch but McRae has double underhooks.
McRae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McRae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McRae lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McRae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
McRae lands an uppercut.
McRae lands a left hand.
McRae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grena looks winded!
McRae digs a right hand into Grena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grena's gas tank. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Grena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from McRae.
McRae lands a left hand.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Good body shot from McRae.
McRae lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McRae.
Good body shot from McRae.
Grena takes a shot to the head.
McRae stalls.
McRae lands a hook that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
McRae holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from McRae.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC#
McRae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grena takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McRae lands a head kick. Grena smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McRae connects with a body shot that sends Grena's belly button to the back.
McRae lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
McRae lands a high kick!
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - McRae coming out on top.
McRae connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grena's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from McRae.
Grena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Grena.
McRae lands with a right hand. #T1#
Grena throws a lazy head kick
and McRae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grena uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McRae has time to react.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McRae lands a head kick!
McRae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRae connects with a leg kick. Grena looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McRae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McRae connects with a body shot that sends Grena's belly button to the back.
McRae lands with a thumping leg kick.
McRae plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
McRae with a nice cross.
Grena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McRae finds it's way round the side to connect with Grena's head.
McRae connects with a leg kick. Grena looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like McRae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liam McRae is winning the standup battle so far.
McRae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grena at a distance.
Grena's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick
and McRae counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grena's knee momentarily.
Grena is breathing heavily.
Grena steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McRae. That one must have hurt.
Liam McRae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McRae lands with a cross.
Donk. McRae catches Grena right on the button with a cross.
McRae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grena. That did some damage!
McRae throws a head kick that Grena semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by McRae. #T3#
McRae lands with a straight right. Grena didn't see that one coming.
McRae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
McRae darts in and clinches Grena up against the cage.
McRae lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRae.
Grena goes for a takedown attempt but McRae pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McRae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grena tries to clinch but McRae moves away
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae scores with a hook to the body. Grena takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McRae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McRae shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grena eats them both and turns towards McRae to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
McRae throws a leg kick which misses Grena's front leg but catches the back leg as Grena tries to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McRae scores with a jab.#CL#
McRae has managed to clinch.
McRae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McRae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae presses Grena against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but McRae is controlling him.
Grena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRae.#ROC#
Grena is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grena is still on wobbly legs! Can McRae finish him?
McRae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grena seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McRae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McRae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grenas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McRae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McRae scores with a push kick.
McRae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McRae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grena takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
McRae clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McRae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, McRae scores with a nice short uppercut.
McRae lands with a left to the head.
McRae lands a big right hand that drops Grena! The killer instinct kicks in and McRae finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McRae!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam McRae thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Grena takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Aldo O Donno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grena's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Donno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grena scrambles back to his feet.
O Donno lands a jab to the nose.
Grena gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! O Donno gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo O Donno!
A very excited looking Aldo O Donno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 76: Show
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Dinero throws a sloppy head kick and Grena moves out of range easily.
Grena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dinero.
Grena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dinero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grena. That did some damage!
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinero tries to clinch
and Grena counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grena lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dinero misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dinero, right into the meat.
#T1##TD#
Grena looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dinero!
Grena working the ground and pound but Dinero is defending the strikes.
Grena in side control, throwing shots but Dinero defends. #SUB#
Grena is working to tighten his grip on Dinero's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dinero has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Grena is really squeezing tight and eventually Dinero passes out! Grena breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Umberto Grena!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 70: New Year
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Cook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grena, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cook takes the fight into the clinch.
Cook effectively controlling the action here.
Cook prevents Grena from breaking the clinch.
Cook lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.#BC#
Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cook throws a nice looking combination but Grena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grena takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cook has knocked Grena down with a huge combo! Cook steps away and waves a wobbly Grena back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook misses with the combination.
Cook goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cook cracks Grena with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Grena falls to his knees and Cook doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Cook!
In his post fight interview, Bob Cook gave a big smile as he said 'I'm retiring from MMA forever....KT fights only.'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 66: Hot Shot
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Andonov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andonov lands strikes from half guard.
Andonov throws a strike but Grena avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Andonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Grena is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Grena is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andonov defends well.
Grena striking from his own guard.
Grena 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andonov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Andonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Andonov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Andonov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andonov striking off his back but it's not causing Grena any problems.
Andonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grena throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Grena drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andonov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andonov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andonov! #REVB#
Andonov cracks Grena with a big elbow.
Grena is looking to regain half guard here but Andonov keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Andonov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grena to see if he's OK.
Grena wants to control but Andonov postures up.
Andonov grinds an elbow into Grena's temple.
You can see the frustration on Grena's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andonov landing strikes.
Andonov is working Grena over with some ground and pound from side control.
Andonov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Andonov scoring with punches and elbows.
Andonov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#
Grena is rocked!
Grena stops Andonov from passing to mount.
Grena tries to buck Andonov off but Andonov is having none of it.
Andonov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Andonov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Andonov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Andonov cracks Grena with a big elbow.
Andonov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Andonov lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Grena is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andonov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonov lands a strong strike to the head of Grena. That's dazed him! Andonov looking to finish here. Grena is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Andonov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yordan Andonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Yordan Andonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 61: Dangerous Game
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Grena on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grena goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Corrales catches Grena with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Corrales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corrales lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Corrales.
Corrales throws a looping overhand right but Grena ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson Corrales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Corrales moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Grena goes down! Can Corrales finish him!?#ROC#
Grena is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grena pulls Corrales in close to prevent any damage.
Grena told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Corrales is looking to stand up but Grena won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corrales won't allow Grena to sweep him here.
Corrales tries to stand but Grena is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Corrales stops Grena from standing up.
Corrales wants to stand but Grena has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Grena closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Corrales quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Grena there.
Corrales is looking to escape.
Corrales trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Corrales pushes Grena off but Grena dives into side control.
#T2#
Grena landing strikes.
Corrales is trying to get back to his feet.
Grena landing strikes.
Grena scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Corrales to see if he's OK.
Grena working the head with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grena in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corrales takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#
Corrales is rocked!
Corrales wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oh Corrales is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grena cracks Corrales with a big right hand but Corrales just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Corrales looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Grena scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Grena is trying to get an arm triangle but Corrales is defending well.
Grena works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A big shot lands for Grena! That's hurt Corrales! Will he recover? Grena fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Grena!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 49: Drug
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Corrales closes the distance but Grena moves to the side
and Grena counters with a left and a right that stings Corrales.
Grena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
A jab from Corrales does it's job there.
Grena slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Corrales.
Corrales lands the left hand.
Grena misses with a head kick.
Corrales was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corrales is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab from Corrales.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corrales lands a jab.
Grena slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Corrales.#ROC#
Grena is rocked!
Grena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corrales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grena moves out of range of the strikes.
Corrales swings widly with a right hand
and Grena counters with a stiff right hand.
Corrales misses with a lunging right hand
and Grena counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Corrales is rocked!#T1#
Corrales swings widly with a right hand
and Grena counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Corrales is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Umberto Grena!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Grena tries to keep at a distance but Tisoaka has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Tisoaka wants the takedown. Grena is fighting it off but Tisoaka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grena's guard against the cage.
Tisoaka is standing up over Grena. Grena looks to escape but Tisoaka dives into side control.
#REVB#
Grena tries to improve position but can't.
Tisoaka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grena will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Grena tries to buck Tisoaka off but Tisoaka is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka controlling from side mount. #T1#
Tisoaka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grena for as long as he can get away with.
Grena is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tisoaka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Grena tries to improve his position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tisoaka trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grena doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tisoaka seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Grena's chin but Grena turns very nicely into Tisoaka's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Grena.
#ES#
Tisoaka is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Grena presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Tisoaka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grena regains guard.
Grena is wriggling around but Tisoaka manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tisoaka is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Tisoaka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grena wants to get back to full guard but Tisoaka has mounted him!
Grena tries to hold on but Tisoaka postures up.
Grena is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tisoaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Grena is looking to improve his position but Tisoaka isn't that keen on the idea.
Tisoaka controlling the pace for now.
Grena is trying to reverse the position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tisoaka controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Tisoaka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grena is trying to defend but Tisoaka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grena tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tisoaka manages to move to mount!
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena can't escape the position.
Tisoaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grena can do to turn this around?
Tisoaka controlling his opponent. #T1#
Grena keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grena is trying to reverse the position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back - oops!
Tisoaka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tisoaka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grena trying to control the hands but Tisoaka won't let him.
Tisoaka has good solid back control here.
Grena wants to control his opponent's hands but Tisoaka gets his hands free. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tisoaka controlling the positon.
Grena wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Tisoaka.
Further stalling from Tisoaka.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grena is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Grena manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tisoaka's guard. Nice work there by Grena.
Tisoaka wants to improve his position but instead Grena has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grena is thwarting Tisoaka's attempts to control the position.
Tisoaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tisoaka goes for a double leg but Grena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grena continues to drive forward.
Grena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown but Grena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Tisoaka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grena on his heels. He'll look to pass Grena's guard now, I'm sure.
Grena wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tisoaka manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Tisoaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena is trying to stand back up but Tisoaka is controlling him
Tisoaka trying to control the pace. #T1#
Grena wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Tisoaka has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Grena wants to get back to full guard but Tisoaka has passed into side control.
Grena bucks up and tries to throw Tisoaka off but instead Tisoaka has got his back!
Grena rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tisoaka stalling. #T2#
Tisoaka continues to stall.#T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Tisoaka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grena looking for a sweep but Tisoaka has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tisoaka controlling the position easily from mount.
Katuro Tisoaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tisoaka manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grena to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Umberto Grena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I really don't envy Grena right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katuro Tisoaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tisoaka, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katuro Tisoaka!
Katuro Tisoaka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Quick & Easy Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 35: Gold Chain
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Grena throws a combination. Akinfenwa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akinfenwa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grena defends it nicely.
Akinfenwa has a takedown stuffed.
Akinfenwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Akinfenwa tries to sprawl but Grena drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena working the head and body with strikes.
Akinfenwa trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Akinfenwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Grena is trying to control. Akinfenwa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akinfenwa moves into full guard.
Grena trying to control but Akinfenwa is working from the bottom.
Grena postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grena looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grena avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Akinfenwa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Akinfenwa is tightening it up a little... Grena has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grena reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grena taps out! Nice BJJ there by Akinfenwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Idriss Akinfenwa!
Idriss Akinfenwa 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.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 22: Fight Club
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Dean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Dean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dean fails with the takedown.
Dean lands a two punch combo.
Grena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dean tries to land a front kick but Grena steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dean wants to clinch up but Grena keeps it at a distance.
Grena throws a lazy head kick
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grena misses with a head kick.
Grena lands a nice looking body shot.
Dean looks winded!
Dean tries to clinch up#TD#
and Grena counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Grena won't allow Dean to sweep him here.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Grena from controlling successfully.
Grena with a nice head shot there.
Grena scoring with some ground and pound.
Grena connects with a couple of short punches.
Dean keeping full guard, as Grena tries to pass.
Grena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dean has momentary wrist control but Grena slips an elbow through the middle.
Dean trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Grena thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Grena from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grena's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grena scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grena wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Grena from controlling successfully.
Grena works over Dean with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grena lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Grena content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grena passes Dean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dean has hold of Grena's hands but Grena slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Dean is rocked!
Grena slips a nice elbow through Dean's hands, connecting with Dean's forehead.
Dean is still in real trouble! Can Grena finish him?#SUB#
Grena is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dean defends it well.
Grena uses his free foot to push down on Dean's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dean.
Dean seems to have recovered his senses.
Dean is in a horrible position here. Grena smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grena scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dean?
#T4#
The referee warns Dean that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grena 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.
Grena lands a big shot to the head and Dean winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Umberto Grena!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 18: Bad Guys
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Grena walks into a jab.
Tambling lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tambling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grena avoids the body shot from Tambling.
#CL2#
Grena rushes Tambling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grena has had enough of the clinch but Tambling keeps him there for the moment.
Grena struggles to land a body shot inside as Tambling controls his hands.
Tambling gets through Grena's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tambling lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tambling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grenas head.
Tambling presses Grena against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grena wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tambling scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Tambling.
Grena goes for a takedown attempt but Tambling pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tambling listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.#T1#
A punch combination from Grena misses.
Grena avoids the body shot from Tambling.
Tambling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tambling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grena was well out of range. Poor timing from Tambling.
Despite the aggression on Grena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grena throws a body punch but Tambling moves out of range.
Grena has his takedown stuffed
and Tambling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tambling was well out of range. Poor timing from Grena.
Tambling throws a good cross that connects.
Tambling avoids the head kick by Grena.
#CL2#
Grena has Tambling up against the cage in a clinch.
Tambling lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tambling is pressed up against the cage. Grena has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tambling down to the mat. Tambling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ben Tambling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.#CL#
Tambling moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Tambling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tambling.
Tambling lands a left hand.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but Tambling has him pressed against the cage.
Grena just leaning against Tambling, taking a breather.
Tambling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tambling scores with a shoulder strike.
Tambling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but Tambling has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tambling.
Grena goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tambling prevents it.
Tambling lands with a right to the head.
Grena has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tambling seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grena can turn it around.
Tambling lands a left hand.
Grena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tambling lands a right hand. #T3#
Grena tries to break the clinch but Tambling is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tambling.
Tambling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Tambling.
Tambling lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Tambling.
Grena is trying to force a seperation but Tambling has the dominant position.
Tambling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Tambling lands with a light punch inside.
Tambling lands a left hand.
Grena tries to stall but Tambling uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tambling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tambling pushes Grena back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Grena breaks the clinch.
Tambling connects with a right hand. Grena shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Grena has Tambling up against the cage in a clinch.
Grena misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tambling.
#T4#
Tambling has Grena pressed against the cage, preventing Grena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tambling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tambling lands with a light punch inside.
Tambling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grena.
A shot in the inside from Tambling.
Tambling cracks Grena with a nice body shot.
Grena looks winded!
Grena lands a hook that snaps the head of Tambling backwards.
Tambling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grena jumps guard but Tambling turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Tambling.
Grena drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tambling gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tambling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tambling pushes Grena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grena tries to break the clinch but Tambling is controlling the position.
Tambling is leaning against Grena and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tambling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tambling's corner calls for a 1-2. Tambling obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good shot there by Tambling.
Tambling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grena can do to turn this around?
Tambling scores with a hook to the body. Grena takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tambling throws out a powerful jab.
Tambling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tambling bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tambling, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Grena is rocked!
Tambling drops Grena with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Grena! Tambling dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Tambling!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 12: Horror
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
N`bagr connects with a jab.
Grena gets cracked with a nice right hand there by N`bagr.
N`bagr lands with a straight right. Grena didn't see that one coming.
N`bagr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grena tries a head kick but it misses.
N`bagr lands with a right hand.
N`bagr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with N`bagr but N`bagr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
N`bagr lands a high kick!
#TD2#
N`bagr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grena did well to prevent N`bagr getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grena is looking for a sweep. N`bagr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from N`bagr there.
N`bagr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
N`bagr working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
N`bagr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Grena hang on?
Grena is looking to improve his position but N`bagr isn't that keen on the idea.
Grena is working hard here to advance position.
Grena takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
N`bagr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
N`bagr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grena?
N`bagr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grena is wriggling around trying to escape.
N`bagr unloading with bombs!
N`bagr lands a nice shot to the head.
N`bagr cracks Grena with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
N`bagr working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N`bagr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grena looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#
Grena is rocked!
N`bagr is landing with some decent strikes but Grena is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Grena is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
N`bagr with shots to the head and body - Grena looks very uncomfortable down there.
Grena takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! N`bagr's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogmak N`bagr!
During a confident post fight interview, Ogmak N`bagr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 9: Warriors
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Noguchi clinches with his opponent.
Noguchi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grena is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noguchi. #BC#
Grena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noguchi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grena is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grena throws a head kick that Noguchi semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Kei Noguchi has been cut.
Noguchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Grena sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grena fails to land the takedown.
Noguchi misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Noguchi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Noguchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noguchi on the ground.
Noguchi trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom. #T1#
Grena trying to control the position.
Noguchi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grena is really struggling to control Noguchi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Noguchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noguchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grena swivels and escapes.
We've been hearing reports that Grena has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kei Noguchi.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Noguchi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Grena counters with a single leg into guard. Noguchi didn't expect that.
Noguchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grena.
Grena trying to control the position from guard on top but Noguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noguchi trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grena postures up in Noguchi's guard and throws a big left but Noguchi blocks it.
Grena wants to control from the top but Noguchi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Grena gets to his feet - Noguchi follows without any prompting.
Noguchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Grena circles away.
Grena is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Noguchi misses with a takedown
and Grena counters with a stiff right hand.
Noguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noguchi.#CL#
Grena rushes Noguchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grena is trying to drag Noguchi to the mat but Noguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Grena breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Noguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grena half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grena misses with a head kick.
Grena throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
Noguchi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grena pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noguchi back to the cage. Grena follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grena leaves Noguchi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Grena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kei Noguchi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Noguchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grena but Grena pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Noguchi tries to keep at a distance but Grena has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Grena manages to pull guard.
Noguchi won't allow Grena to get back to his feet.
Grena wants to improve his position but instead Noguchi has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noguchi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Noguchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noguchi stops Grena from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Grena is not content to let Noguchi control the position.
Grena tries to kick Noguchi off but Noguchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grena is trying to maintain the position but Noguchi is very close to passing his half guard.
Grena is trying to control but Noguchi passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Noguchi swings around for an armbar but Grena sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Noguchi's guard.
Grena lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grena wants to control from the top but Noguchi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noguchi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Noguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noguchi prevents Grena from getting back to his feet.
Noguchi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Noguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grena is looking to sweep but instead, Noguchi has passed into half guard.
Grena tries to kick Noguchi off in order to stand up. Noguchi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Grena prevents Noguchi from improving position.
Noguchi taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Noguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB2#
Noguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grena wants to control but Noguchi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grena is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kei Noguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kei Noguchi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grena looks to score with a jab to the body but Noguchi is just out of range.
Noguchi shoots in for a takedown but Grena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kei Noguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grena is looking to clinch.
Grena misses with a takedown attempt - Noguchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Noguchi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grena defends it well.#TD2#
Noguchi feints and as Grena raises his hands in defense, Noguchi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noguchi lands a couple of digs.
Noguchi trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Noguchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grena manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Noguchi has Grena in his guard.#REVR#
Grena postures up.
Noguchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grena's guard. #REVB#
Noguchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Grena.
Noguchi wants to control from the top but Grena keeps moving.
Noguchi content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Grena keeping moving, preventing Noguchi from controlling successfully.
Grena keeping full guard, as Noguchi tries to pass. #ES#
Grena has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Noguchi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Grena breaks from the clinch.
Grena misses with a wild body shot.
Grena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noguchi can do to turn this around?
Grena falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Noguchi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grena obliges.#BC#
Grena breaks the clinch.
Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noguchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grena is fending him off so far but Noguchi persists. Nope, Grena circles away and we're back to standing.
Noguchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noguchi blocks a head kick by Grena.
#CL#
Grena clinches up with Noguchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Grena scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Grena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grena throws a series of punches but Noguchi avoids them all with ease.
Noguchi tries to counter with a clinch but Grena shakes him off and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noguchi.
As Noguchi looks to move away, Grena throws a big counter combo but Noguchi just gets out of the way.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kei Noguchi.
Noguchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grena counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Noguchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grena counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Noguchi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Noguchi avoids the head kick by Grena.
A nice combination there by Grena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noguchi blocks a head kick by Grena.
#CL#
Grena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noguchi, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Grena manages to break the clinch.
Noguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Grena tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Grena gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Grena showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grena 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Grena!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 4: Next Level
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Grena is looking to clinch but Matthes is avoiding it.
Matthes feints the counter takedown.
Grena throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Mike Matthes has been cut.
Matthes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grena defends it well.
Matthes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grena.
Matthes with the counter takedown but Grena avoids it easily.
Matthes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck for Grena with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Matthes feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Matthes blocks a head kick by Grena.
Matthes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick by Grena misses #TD2#
and Matthes counters with a single leg into guard. Grena didn't expect that.
Matthes trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matthes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grena is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matthes, into his guard. #REVR#
Grena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthes controlling Grena's posture.
Grena trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Grena stands and throws Matthes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grena working the head with strikes.
Matthes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grena's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matthes is looking to escape.
Matthes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Matthes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grena keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Matthes has Grena pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grena manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthes tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Grena breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Grena's head coaches at Club Savage MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Matthes gets a double leg takedown into Grena's guard.
Matthes trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthes throwing strikes but missing.
Grena wants to stand and escape but Matthes is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthes is one step ahead there. #T4#
Matthes throwing strikes from guard but Grena blocks nicely.
Matthes is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Matthes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grena looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grena looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grena! #REVR##SUB#
Grena swings around for an armbar but Matthes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grena's guard.#SUB2#
Matthes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grena is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grena has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena is working Matthes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Umberto Grena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Matthes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grena throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Matthes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matthes looking to pass the guard.
Mike Matthes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matthes wants to control from the top but Grena keeps moving. #SUB#
Grena working for a triangle but Matthes defends it easily.
Matthes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena wants to get back to his feet but Matthes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matthes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grena's guard. #SUB2#
Matthes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grena sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Grena trying to control from the bottom.
Matthes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Matthes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Matthes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grena doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthes.
Matthes trying to advance position but Grena counters by regaining guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grena throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Matthes is looking to pass into half guard but Grena pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grena is in guard.#REVR#
Matthes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Matthes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Grena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grena tries to clinch #TD2#
and Matthes counters with a takedown into side control.
Matthes trying to control the position but Grena is working away. #SUB2#
Matthes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Grena tries to bench press Matthes off him but Matthes keeps the position.
Matthes just content to control the position.
Matthes wants to control but Grena is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Matthes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grena has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matthes tries to advance position but instead Grena slips a leg back in to half guard.
Matthes trying to control the action but Grena is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matthes throws some wild stikes that Grena manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Matthes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grena has worked his arm free - good work by Grena!
Matthes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Matthes swings around for an armbar but Grena sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matthes's guard.
Grena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Matthes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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#
Matthes swats away the attempt to clinch by Grena.
Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Grena gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Matthes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grena keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena is pressed up against the cage. Matthes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grena down to the mat. Grena avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grena scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Grena tries to clinch up.
Matthes goes for a double leg but Grena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grena continues to drive forward.
Grena is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grena or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthes, which made it look bad.
Grena throws a body punch but Matthes moves out of range.
Matthes shoots for a double leg takedown but Grena sprawls well. He's pushed Matthes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Matthes.#T2##TD2#
Matthes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Matthes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Matthes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grena rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Matthes's guard! Nice work there by Grena!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matthes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grena stands up over Matthes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grena trying to control but Matthes is working from the bottom.
Matthes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Matthes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grena has passed into half guard!
Matthes controlling the position for now.
Matthes wants to improve his position but Grena is controlling well.
Grena lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Matthes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Grena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Matthes shoots in and bounces Grena off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grena being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Matthes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matthes passes Grena's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matthes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grena defending well though. #SUB2#
Matthes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grena has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Matthes.
I think Matthes 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthes!
Mike Matthes 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.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE: First War
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Johns. Those never looked like landing.
Grena throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Johns has been cut.
Johns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grena lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grena.
Johns shoots for a double leg takedown but Grena sprawls well. He's pushed Johns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Grena has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Grena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Grena has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Grena has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johns clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!#SUB2#
Grena patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1#
Johns is really stuck here.
Grena missing with strikes from the back.
Johns is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Grena keeps control of the position as Johns tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Johns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grena.
Grena lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Johns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grena.
Johns wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Johns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Grena sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Johns tries to lock up and control but Grena gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grena lands a big elbow.
Grena lands with some strikes.
Johns holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grena tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Johns wants to hold on but Grena pushes him away.
Johns working to try and regain half guard.
Grena lands a big elbow. #T3#
Johns is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Grena fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johns holds on, trying desperately to control.
Johns can't escape the position.
Grena connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#
Johns is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grena avoids the attempt from Johns to control.
Oh Johns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Grena looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Grena avoids the attempt from Johns to control.
Grena in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Grena lands a big shot to the head and Johns winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Umberto Grena!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Kaczjarg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaczjarg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Kaczjarg catches Grena right on the button with a cross.
Kaczjarg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grena doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaczjarg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grena on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kaczjarg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grena takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaczjarg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grena needs to keep his hands up - Kaczjarg had a free shot at his head there.
Kaczjarg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice body punch from Kaczjarg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kaczjarg throws a shot to the body.
Grena walks into a jab.
Grena throws a leg kick but Kaczjarg checks it.
Kaczjarg is looking to counter punch.
Kaczjarg fakes the leg kick and cracks Grena in the body. #T1#
Grena tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaczjarg moves in looking to clinch but Grena pushes him off.
Grena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaczjarg's waist but Kaczjarg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grena off to one side.
Kaczjarg thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kaczjarg dips to his left and cracks Grena with an uppercut!
Grena is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaczjarg.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaczjarg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaczjarg cracks Grena with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaczjarg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaczjarg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaczjarg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kaczjarg with a hook.
Grena takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Kaczjarg lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaczjarg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kaczjarg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kaczjarg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaczjarg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaczjarg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaczjarg lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaczjarg works Grena's body with a nice hook.
Kaczjarg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaczjarg works over Grena's head and body with a nice combination.
Kaczjarg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaczjarg sizes up Grena with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaczjarg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Nice jab there from Kaczjarg.
A jab from Kaczjarg does it's job there.
Kaczjarg tests Grena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaczjarg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Kaczjarg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kaczjarg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adrian Kaczjarg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaczjarg avoids the head kick by Grena.
Kaczjarg is looking to clinch but Grena is avoiding it.
Adrian Kaczjarg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grena walks into a stiff left hand from Kaczjarg.
Grena throws a wild body kick that Kaczjarg sees coming a mile off.
Kaczjarg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaczjarg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grena on the side of the head.#T4#
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!
Grena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch up but Grena circles away and keeps his distance.
Grena looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaczjarg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Kaczjarg.#CL#
Kaczjarg moves into the clinch.
Kaczjarg lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
A short right from Kaczjarg on the inside.
Kaczjarg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grena looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaczjarg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaczjarg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaczjarg taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Kaczjarg scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Kaczjarg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Kaczjarg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kaczjarg lands with an overhand left.
Kaczjarg is looking to clinch but Grena is avoiding it.
Kaczjarg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grena's head.
Kaczjarg scores with a kick to the body.
Kaczjarg tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Grena counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grena moves nicely into side control.
Grena is putting a hurting on Kaczjarg here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee asks Grena politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grena prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kaczjarg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grena is controlling him well.
Grena cracks Kaczjarg with a big right hand but Kaczjarg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kaczjarg struggling a bit here.#T1#
Grena cracks Kaczjarg with a big right hand but Kaczjarg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kaczjarg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grena can do to turn this around?
Grena scoring with punches and elbows.
Grena lands an elbow.
Grena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaczjarg keeps working.
Kaczjarg taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Grena is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaczjarg is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaczjarg is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kaczjarg wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Grena has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kaczjarg's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kaczjarg is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Grena!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Umberto Grena!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Dangerous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dangerous as he jumps to the side.
Grena takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Dangerous stalks Grena and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grena's face. Grena staggers backwards, shaken.
Dangerous scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dangerous throws an overhand right that drops Grena like a sack of potatoes! Dangerous dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Dangerous!
An out of breath Johnny Dangerous thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grena's head backwards.
Grena on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Couture scores with a jab.
Couture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Couture lands a big head kick that sends Grena tumbling to the mat! Couture takes a step backwards and waves Grena back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grena ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Grena closes the distance and clinches.
Grena is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Couture to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grena wants to clinch.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Grena is out of range.
Grena tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Grena's head back.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Grena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Couture connects with a right hand. Grena shakes it off.
Couture scores with a sloppy right hand. Grena should have avoided that one.
Couture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Grena takes the fight into the clinch.
Grena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Grena working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Couture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grena closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Grena connects with a high kick.
Grena takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grena avoids the head kick by Couture.
Grena doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grena misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Couture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Couture stuns Grena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2##TD2#
Grena scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Grena drags him back down.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Grena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Couture is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grena is controlling him well.#SU2#
Grena stands up and beckons Couture to his feet.
Grena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Grena saw that one coming.
Grena throws a big shot that misses.
Grena takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Couture gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Couture manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Grena is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks. #BC#
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Couture cracks Grena with an open hand slap.
Couture tries a head kick but it misses.
Grena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couture is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grena blocks a jab.
Grena tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grena closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Couture lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Grena closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grena jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couture walks away with a smile on his face. Grena gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Grena uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Grena scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Couture throws Grena to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brandon Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Grena goes for a double leg but Couture avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Couture continues to drive forward.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.#T4#
Couture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Grena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grena tries to counter with a clinch but Couture shakes him off and moves away.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Grena moved out of range.
Couture bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grena's head.
Grena is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Grena takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
and Grena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture works the jab nicely.
Grena ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena'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##CL2#
Grena has taken the fight to the clinch.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Couture breaks the clinch.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandon Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Grena ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Grena counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grena walks into a left hand.
Grena doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena moves away from the strike by Couture.
Grena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Couture connects with a right hand. Grena shakes it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grena has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grena there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
And Grena tries to counter it with a takedown but Couture pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Grena slips a straight right by Couture.
Grena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grena tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Couture lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Grena has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Couture keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Couture is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Couture - just one landing.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Grena moves out of range easily.
Grena throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grena moves away from the strike by Couture.
Couture moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrena.
Grena staying out of range there.
Grena drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Couture defends it well.#T2#
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Couture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Grena.
Grena let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grena walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
Grena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Grena counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grena moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Grena moves out of range of the strikes.
Grena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grena lands with a kick to the temple. Couture shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Grena.
Couture blocks a head kick by Grena.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Grena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grena let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Grena counters by clinching up.
Grena is trying to pull guard but Couture turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
A short right from Couture.
Grena wants to get back to striking at distance but Couture won't allow it.
Grena misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Grena is looking to control Couture's arms but Couture gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grena has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Grena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Grena.
Grena doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Couture scores with a jab.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grena is looking to clinch.
Grena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Grena slips the punch.#T4#
Grena is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Couture tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grena misses with a head kick.
Grena misses the shot to the body.
Grena ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Grena slips under a jab.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Grena moved out of range.
Grena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Grena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grena can do to turn this around?
Couture misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grena fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture lands with a cross.
Grena tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Grena manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grena tries to clinch up.
Couture scores with a nice head shot.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Grena saw that one coming.
Grena defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Couture tests Grena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Couture darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture misses with a hook. Grena ducked under it nicely.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Grena counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Couture slaps away a takedown attempt from Grena, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.#T1#
Couture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grena on the side of the head.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Couture is looking to counter punch.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grena sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grena slips under a jab.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Grena is out of range.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Couture lands a really nice looking cross but Grena seems unphased.
Couture scores with a nice right hand.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Grena throws a fast counter high kick but Couture manages to duck under it in time.
Grena uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Grena let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2##CL2#
Grena moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Couture manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Couture misses.
Grena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Couture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Grena takes the fight into the clinch.
Grena wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grena misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Couture lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Couture.
Grena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Couture misses with a looping right.#T3#
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Grena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grena blocks a head kick by Couture.
Grena looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grena blocks a head kick by Couture.
Grena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grena scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grena fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Couture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Couture.
Couture throws a hook but Grena avoids it easily.
Grena is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Couture rather than just go for the knockout.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grena.
Couture throws a quick counter head kick but Grena was just out of range.
Couture misses the jab.
Couture goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Grena.
Grena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Grena shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grena tries to pass to full mount but Couture defends it.
Umberto Grena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES#
Couture manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Couture feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grenas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Couture misses with a hook. Grena ducked under it nicely.
Grena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grena slips a jab from Couture.
Grena changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grena fails to land with a series of punches.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couture, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Couture!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Grena stuns Smiff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Smiff.
Smiff has a takedown stuffed.
Grena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiff was well out of range. Poor timing from Grena.
Smiff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smiff somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena dives in for a single leg takedown but Smiff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grena sprawls well. Grena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stratovarius Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grena defending well as Smiff loads up on a big left hand.
Stratovarius Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grena manages to avoid it.
Grena looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Smiff tries a head kick but it misses.
Grena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smiff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grena doesn't manage to clinch there - Smiff circles away.
Smiff feinted with a counter takedown.
Grena shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smiff sprawls well. Smiff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grena gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Grena wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Smiff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grena staying out of range there.
Grena looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smiff is fending him off so far but Grena persists. Nope, Smiff circles away and we're back to standing.
Smiff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smiff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Smiff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smiff is in Grena's guard.#ES2#
Grena has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smiff has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Grena manages to break the clinch.
Smiff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smiff somewhat.
A head kick misses from Grena.
Grena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grena misses with a head kick.
Smiff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grena tries to clinch but Smiff moves out of range. #TD#
Smiff gets a takedown into half guard.
Grena pushes Smiff off but Smiff dives into side control.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff wants to control but Grena is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiff controlling the position.
Grena is not content to let Smiff control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grena is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umberto Grena will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smiff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grena is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Smiff gets a clinch.
Smiff avoiding damage as Grena throws knees to the body.
Grena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Smiff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiff swings for the body but Grena moves out of range.
#CL2#
Grena takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff trying to land knees to the body.
Grena working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Grena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Smiff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grena but Grena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smiff moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrena.
Smiff misses with an uppercut.
Grena drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smiff defends it well.
Smiff slaps away a takedown attempt from Grena, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smiff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smiff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grena sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smiff sets himself, and Grena steps forward looking for the clinch! Smiff avoids it this time.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Grena.
Smiff misses with a straight right.
Smiff tries to clinch there but Grena circles away.
Grena swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiff.
A nice side step and Grena releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smiff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grena blocks a jab.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but Grena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stratovarius Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Grena wants to clinch up but Smiff keeps it at a distance.
Grena throws a head kick that misses
and Smiff counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Smiff rushes Grena and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Grena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smiff with a poor takedown
and Grena counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grena is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smiff rather than just go for the knockout.
Grena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grena lands a nice looking body shot.
Smiff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smiff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff misses the shot to the body.
Grena feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Smiff takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smiff.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grena misses with a head kick.
Smiff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Grena gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Grena breaks the clinch.
Grena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smiff but Smiff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grena with a poor takedown #TD#
and Smiff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smiff. #ES2#
Grena has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smiff is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Umberto Grena will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Smiff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Grena shoots in and bounces Smiff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smiff is pulling down on Grena's head. It's preventing any offense from Grena, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Grena drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smiff dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Smiff trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Smiff preventing the sweep.
Grena wants to stand but Smiff is controlling the position.
Grena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smiff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grena controlling Smiff's posture.
Smiff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stratovarius Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Grena working for a triangle but Smiff defends it easily.
Smiff advances to half guard.
Smiff passes into side control, despite Grena's attempt to control the position.
Smiff gets to mount! Grena was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Smiff is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Smiff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grena is looking to escape.
Smiff lands a heavy elbow.
Smiff lands with some strikes.
Grena is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
Grena takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Smiff has control of Grena's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grena regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smiff dominating with strikes here.
Umberto Grena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Grena wants to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Grena really wants to buck Smiff off and get back to his feet.
Smiff controlling his opponent.
Grena is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grena is squirming around, avoiding Smiff's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stratovarius Smiff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grena 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Grena!
Stratovarius Smiff was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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Event:
EvoLution 5
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Walnuts cracks Grena with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
A head kick by Grena misses
and Walnuts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donk. Walnuts catches Grena right on the button with a cross.
Walnuts throws a right and a left that Grena avoids nicely.
Grena cracks a nice hook into Walnuts's ribs.
A head kick misses from Grena.
It looked like Walnuts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Grena.
Walnuts connects with a nice looking jab.
Grena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grena drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walnuts defends it well.
Walnuts lands a really nice looking cross but Grena seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grena tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walnuts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walnuts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Walnuts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grena changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grena shoots and misses
and Walnuts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walnuts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Walnuts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Walnuts finds it's target.
Grena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Walnuts! Grena is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Walnuts!
Our winner, Paul Walnuts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EVOLUTION 3
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grena looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grena connects with a body shot that sends Drago's belly button to the back.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.
Grena appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Grena scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drago down.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grena lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Drago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grena off and has taken his back!
Grena rolls, trying to escape but Drago keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Drago looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Grena taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Condor Drago!
Condor Drago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FastLyne bash 1
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Biron lands an overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Biron. No joy for Grena on that attempt.
Biron unleashes a big counter combination but Grena bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Grena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biron, pushing him back against the ropes.
Grena prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Grena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Grena feints and as Biron raises his hands in defense, Grena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grena wants to control from the top but Biron keeps moving.
Grena pushes down on Biron's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena working Biron over with strikes.
Biron trying to hold on to Grena's head to control him but Grena postures up.
Grena 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.
Grena is trying to control the action in half guard but Biron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Grena is really struggling to control Biron but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Grena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Grena stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Biron looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Biron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grena's head backwards.#CL#
Biron tries to keep at a distance but Grena has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Grena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biron swats away the attempt to clinch by Grena.#T2#
Grena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grena shoots for a takedown but Biron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Biron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biron.
As Biron looks to move away, Grena throws a big counter combo but Biron just gets out of the way.
Grena is looking to clinch but Biron is avoiding it.
Grena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biron manages to avoid it.
Biron jabs at Grena's body.#T3##CL#
Biron tries to keep at a distance but Grena has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Biron.#TD#
Grena gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Biron regains guard.
Biron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grena has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Biron is proving hard to escape from.
We've been hearing that Grena has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Grena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Grena drops back looking for a leg! Biron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biron manages to kick Grena off! Grena jumps back into Biron's guard.
Grena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4##SU#
Grena stands up from Biron's guard - Grena perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Biron swivels and escapes.
Biron scores with a body shot.
Biron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grena throws a big counter combination but Biron scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grena gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Biron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Grena dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Biron takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Biron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biron let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Grena rushes Biron and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Biron jumps guard.
Grena throwing strikes but missing.
Biron wants to stand up but Grena is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Grena in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grena in side control, throwing shots but Biron defends.
Grena misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biron keeps working.
Grena looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Biron is avoiding damage well.
#SU#
Grena decides to stand back up.
Grena misses with a takedown attempt - Biron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Grena on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Biron paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin Biron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grena closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biron manages to avoid it.
Biron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grena backs up against the ropes.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick and Biron moves out of range easily.
Biron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grena on the side of the head.#T3#
Grena lands with a kick to the temple. Biron shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Biron connects with a looping right hand.
Umberto Grena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grena needs to keep his hands up - Biron had a free shot at his head there.
Grena throws a lazy head kick
and Biron counters with a left and a right that stings Grena.
Grena doesn't manage to clinch there - Biron circles away.
Grena tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biron defends well and Grena ends up having to push Biron into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Grena moves into range and clinches up with Biron.
Biron is trying to pull guard but Grena turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Biron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grena just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T4#
Biron jumps guard but Grena stands there with Biron around his waist. Biron gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Biron.#BC#
Grena breaks from the clinch.
Biron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Biron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biron throws a good cross that connects.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biron throws a combination. Grena tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Grena closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grena lands in his opponent's guard.
Biron is breathing heavily.
Grena passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Biron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Grena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Biron's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Biron scores with a hook to the body. Grena takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Biron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grena backs up against the ropes.
#TD#
Grena is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Biron's half guard.#SUB#
Biron is defending against the submission attempts here by Grena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biron is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Grena missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grena passes to full mount!
Grena landing strikes from the mount and Biron is in trouble!
Grena fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grena punching from mount but Biron doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Biron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grena connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Biron can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Grena with the ground and pound from mount.
Grena unloading with bombs!
Grena is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Biron can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grena lands a big shot there that rocks Biron but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grena with shots to the head and body - Biron looks very uncomfortable down there.
Grena lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Biron hang on?
BOOM! Grena connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Biron is rocked!
Biron is in a horrible position here. Grena smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Biron is still in real trouble! Can Grena finish him?#SUB#
Grena has isolated one of Biron's arms. Biron looking to fight him off but Grena twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Umberto Grena!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Grena shoots in and drives through. Toskala sprawls well.
A jab from Toskala finds it's way through Grena's defenses. #CL#
Toskala rushes Grena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grena told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Toskala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Toskala.
Toskala lands a nice shot to the body.
Toskala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Toskala.
Good body shot from Toskala.
Grena looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Toskala.
Toskala is leaning against Grena and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toskala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toskala lands a right hand.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toskala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grena or not.
A short right from Toskala on the inside.
Toskala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toskala lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Toskala digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Toskala controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toskala.
Toskala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grena is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toskala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toskala works on Grena's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Toskala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toskala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toskala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Toskala lands a body punch.
Toskala lands a left hand.
#BC#
Toskala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toskala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Toskala sends Grena crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Toskala is motioning to the referee to let Grena up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Grena is rocked!
Grena ducks into an uppercut from Toskala and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jukka Toskala!
A relieved looking Jukka Toskala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RCG 19:
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Ryu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryu throws a series of punches but Grena avoids them all with ease.
Grena wants to counter with a clinch but Ryu pushes him away.
Grena tries to move into range but Ryu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ryu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grena. Grena circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grena moves out of range of the strikes.
Grena shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ryu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grena closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryu lands a jab to the nose.
Ryu scores with a sloppy right hand. Grena should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grena wants to clinch up but Ryu keeps it at a distance.
Grena takes one to the chin there.
Haku Ryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grena misses with a head kick.
#T1##CL2#
Grena closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryu crunches a lovely knee into Grena's ribcage.
Grena tries to break free but Ryu pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Grena breaks from the clinch.
Ryu throws a head kick that half lands.
Ryu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grena takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ryu lands with a hook. Grena tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ryu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grena's hands.
Grena tries to clinch up but Ryu circles away and keeps his distance.
Grena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryu swivels and escapes.
Ryu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grena on the side of the head.
Ryu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Ryu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grena doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryu works the jab nicely.
Ryu works the jab nicely.
Grena fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ryu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick and Ryu moves out of range easily.
Grena tries to clinch up.
Grena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryu's waist but Ryu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grena off to one side.
Ryu connects with a body shot.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Ryu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryu.
Ryu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Ryu lands a really nice looking cross but Grena seems unphased.
Ryu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grena wants to clinch up but Ryu keeps it at a distance.
Grena defending well as Ryu loads up on a big left hand.
Ryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryu misses with a looping right.
Ryu connects with a high kick.
Grena takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ryu is breathing heavily.
Ryu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grena looks to land a combination but Ryu avoids it well.
Haku Ryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Grena fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Ryu misses its intended target.
Ryu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grena circles away quickly and effectively.
Grena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryu.
Grena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Grena slips under a jab from Ryu.
Grena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryu throws a looping overhand right but Grena ducks down to avoid it.
Grena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grena.
Ryu throws a lazy right hand but Grena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grena steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haku Ryu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ryu misses with a looping left.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grena's head.
Grena tries to clinch up but Ryu circles away and keeps his distance.
Grena takes one to the chin there.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryu throwing a counter right hand but Grena manages to avoid it.
Grena tries a head kick but it misses.
Grena takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haku Ryu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryu connects with the punch.#CL2#
Grena closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grena in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grena tries to circle away but Ryu has him pinned against the cage.
Grena is breathing heavily.
Ryu crunches a lovely knee into Grena's ribcage.
Ryu scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Ryu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grena lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Ryu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryu clobbers Grena with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grena on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryu blocks a head kick by Grena.
Grena takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Ryu swats away the attempt to clinch by Grena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryu.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick and Ryu moves out of range easily. #T2#
Grena moves out of range as Ryu strikes.
Ryu lands a nice shot that snaps Grena's head back.
Ryu catches Grena with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryu throws a combination. Grena tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Grena forces Ryu back against the cage and clinches.
Grena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grena on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Ryu manages to break the clinch.
Grena tries for a takedown but Ryu circles away easily
and Ryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grena moves in looking to clinch but Ryu pushes him off.
Grena shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryu tries to sprawl out of it but Grena keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grena can do to turn this around?#T3#
Grena misses with a head kick.
Grena has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ryu loads up on a big right hand but Grena slips the punch.
Grena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grena takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryu finds it's way round the side to connect with Grena's head.
Ryu throws out a powerful jab.
Ryu throws a big shot that misses.
Grena moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Grena was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Ryu misses.
Grena tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryu scores with a hook.
Grena scores with a shot to the body.
Grena blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryu avoids it really well and circles away.
Haku Ryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
The crowd cheers as Ryu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grena doesn't seem phased though.
Grena shoots for a takedown but Ryu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grena walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haku Ryu dominated that second round.
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#
Grena misses the shot to the body.
Ryu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grena sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Grena gets a clinch. #BC#
Ryu breaks the clinch.
Grena tries to move into range but Ryu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryu blocks a head kick by Grena.
Ryu throws the left hand but Grena avoids the punch easily.
Ryu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grena misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryu misses with an uppercut.
Grena has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Grena 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Grena misses with a head kick.
Ryu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grena.#CL#
Ryu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryu is pushing Grena up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees to the body from Ryu.
#T2#
Ryu lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ryu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ryu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Ryu breaks from the clinch.
Grena shoots in for a double leg but Ryu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grena on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grena throws an overhand right that lands on Ryu's shoulder, as Ryu tries to avoid the shot.
Ryu lands with a right hand.
Grena tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryu defends well and Grena ends up having to push Ryu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haku Ryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
Decent striking displayed by Ryu there.
Ryu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haku Ryu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Grena misses with a head kick.
Grena is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ryu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Grena.
Nice cross by Ryu.
Ryu connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Ryu does it's job there.
Grena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryu.
Grena feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryu.
Grena on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Ryu.
Good exchange - Ryu coming out on top.
Grena moves forwards but Ryu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ryu throws out a loose jab but Grena uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ryu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grena circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryu loads up on a big right hand but Grena slips the punch.
Grena moves in looking to clinch but Ryu pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Ryu throws a shot from downtown. Grena moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Ryu gets tackled into the cage by Grena. Grena maintains the clinch.
Umberto Grena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grena tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryu avoids it.
Grena goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryu prevents it.
Ryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Ryu breaks the clinch.
Ryu blocks a head kick by Grena.
Ryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haku Ryu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haku Ryu!
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