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Event:
CCR 40
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nazirite clinches with his opponent.
Nazirite landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bret The Grinder has been cut.
Nazirite's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nazirite's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but The Grinder blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nazirite trying to land knees to the body.
Nazirite lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Nazirite on the inside.
Nazirite misses with a knee strike.
Nazirite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Grinder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Grinder is looking for a takedown.
The Grinder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but The Grinder blocks it.
#T1#
Nazirite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazirite gets underhooks to prevent The Grinder's takedown attempt.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but The Grinder blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for The Grinder to work.
Nazirite tries to work over The Grinder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazirite works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Nazirite.
The Grinder is breathing heavily.
Nazirite misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazirite.
Nazirite misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from The Grinder fails to land.
Nazirite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazirite looking to throw knees to the head but The Grinder is blocking nicely.
Nazirite misses with a knee to the head.
The Grinder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nazirite gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret The Grinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazirite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazirite lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Bret The Grinder's cut is getting worse.
Nazirite misses with a knee to the head.
Nazirite is pressed up against the cage. The Grinder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nazirite down to the mat. Nazirite avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Grinder walks into a stiff left hand from Nazirite.
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!#CL2#
Nazirite clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Nazirite lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nazirite using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Grinder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Grinder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nazirite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nazirite lands a good knee to the midsection. The Grinder won't want to take too many of those.
Nazirite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazirite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazirite scores a nice knee to the body.
Nazirite with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Nazirite.
#T4#
Nazirite with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Grinder tries a body shot but Nazirite blocks it.
Nazirite throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Grinder takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazirite pushes The Grinder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nazirite fails to land.
Nazirite misses with a punch to the body.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but The Grinder blocks with his arms.
The Grinder wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Nazirite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bret The Grinder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Grinder throws a body punch but Nazirite moves out of range.
The Grinder throws the left hand but Nazirite avoids the punch easily.
Nazirite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Grinder.#CL2#
Nazirite drives through and clinches with The Grinder against the cage.
The Grinder is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Grinder takes a knee right on the jaw!
Samson Nazirite seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nazirite scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Bret The Grinder's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right from Nazirite on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazirite takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. The Grinder is off balance and as he stumbles, Nazirite throws a jumping knee that lands flush on The Grinder's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Samson Nazirite!
The defeated Bret The Grinder had this to say: 'He hits hard man, guess I need to work on getting out the way a little better '.
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Event:
CCR 35
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Thorsen throws a shot from downtown. The Grinder moves away and avoids it.
The Grinder tries to counter with a clinch but Thorsen shakes him off and moves away.
Thorsen sizes up The Grinder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thorsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Grinder back to the cage. Thorsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Bret The Grinder has been cut.#CL2#
The Grinder clinches. #TD#
Thorsen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Grinder is trying to keep an underhook but Thorsen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thorsen trying to control from The Grinder's half guard. The Grinder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thorsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Grinder on the ground.
Thorsen throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Grinder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Grinder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Grinder's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
It looks like The Grinder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The Grinder postures up and lands a big shot to Thorsen's brow.
The Grinder controlling from the top position.
Thorsen looking to control but The Grinder passes into half guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Grinder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thorsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Grinder prevents Thorsen from getting back to his feet.
Thorsen is trying to keep The Grinder in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thorsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Thorsen misses with a few strikes there.
The Grinder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thorsen finds it's way round the side to connect with The Grinder's head.
Thorsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Grinder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Thorsen misses.
Thorsen throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and The Grinder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thorsen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsen.
The Grinder has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsen.
The Grinder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thorsen is trying to break the clinch but The Grinder has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from The Grinder fails to land.
The Grinder misses with a punch on the inside.
The Grinder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Grinder.
The Grinder is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from The Grinder fails to land.
Thorsen stops a takedown attempt from The Grinder.
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 Odin Thorsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bret The Grinder'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#
Thorsen cracks The Grinder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Odin Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thorsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Grinder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Grinder manages to avoid it.
The Grinder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thorsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Thorsen misses.
The Grinder slips a straight right by Thorsen.
The Grinder wants to counter the offense by Thorsen and move into the clinch position.
Thorsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thorsen loads up on a big right hand but The Grinder slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Grinder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorsen.
Thorsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Thorsen misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsen misses with a looping right.
The Grinder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thorsen.
Thorsen connects with the punch.#T1#
The Grinder ducks under a wild hook from Thorsen.
Thorsen scores with a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Bret The Grinder's cut even more.
The Grinder throws a hook but Thorsen blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorsen misses the target.
Thorsen slips a jab from The Grinder.
Thorsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsen scores with a hook.
The Grinder cracks Thorsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thorsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thorsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorsen throws a looping overhand right but The Grinder ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsen sets himself, and The Grinder steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorsen avoids it this time.
Thorsen connects with a body shot.
Thorsen throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and The Grinder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thorsen's guard.
Thorsen is wriggling around but The Grinder manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
The Grinder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Grinder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Grinder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thorsen is looking for a sweep. The Grinder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
The Grinder 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.
Bret The Grinder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thorsen tries to get to full guard but The Grinder has control of the leg.
Thorsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Grinder can do to turn this around?#T3#
The Grinder performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
The Grinder is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Thorsen.
Thorsen lands a glancing blow to the side of The Grinder's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Thorsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bret The Grinder'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. 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#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorsen.
Thorsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Grinder.
Thorsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Thorsen catches The Grinder right on the button with a cross.
The Grinder misses with a hook
and Thorsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Grinder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorsen.#ROC#
The Grinder is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Bret The Grinder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut. The Grinder saw that one coming.
Thorsen cracks The Grinder with an open hand slap.
The Grinder avoids the body shot from Thorsen.
Thorsen lands the left hand.
The Grinder is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorsen finish him?
Thorsen lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
Bret The Grinder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The Grinder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Grinder avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Grinder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The Grinder seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Thorsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Grinder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Thorsen lands a big right hand that sends The Grinder crashing to the mat! Thorsen stays standing though and waves The Grinder back to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bret The Grinder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Odin Thorsen!
Odin Thorsen gave a mention to Bloodlust Horde Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Bret The Grinder was interviewed post fight and said 'He hits hard man, guess I need to work on getting out the way a little better '.
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Event:
CCR 32
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Da Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The Grinder lands a jab to the head.
The Grinder throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Grinder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
The Grinder throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
A lazy left from The Grinder finds it's target.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva leaves The Grinder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva is looking to counter the offense by The Grinder and move into the clinch.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Grinder throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Grinder throws a big shot that misses.
The Grinder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
The Grinder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Silva's head.
The Grinder thuds a left hand into Da Silva's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! The Grinder swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bret The Grinder!
Bret The Grinder took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CCR 28
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
The Grinder lunges at Pavelic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavelic's hand.
Pavelic throws a head kick that misses.
The Grinder fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavelic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ante Pavelic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from The Grinder misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pavelic.
The Grinder throws a shot from downtown. Pavelic moves away and avoids it.
The Grinder backing away here, and Pavelic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pavelic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Bret The Grinder has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from The Grinder misses.
Nice jab there from Pavelic.
Pavelic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Grinder sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
The Grinder misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and Pavelic counters with a head kick that drops The Grinder!
The Grinder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavelic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The Grinder throws a big elbow that misses.
The Grinder with a nice head shot there.
Pavelic wants to stand but The Grinder is controlling the position.
The Grinder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The Grinder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavelic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Grinder is stalling in the full guard.
The Grinder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Grinder controlling from the top position. #T3#
Pavelic trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
The Grinder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Grinder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavelic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Grinder blocks a head kick by Pavelic.
Pavelic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavelic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Pavelic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Grinder.
Pavelic throws a sloppy head kick and The Grinder moves out of range easily.
The Grinder tries to counter with a takedown but Pavelic is quick to defend against it.
Pavelic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavelic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Grinder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Grinder blocks the body kick.
Pavelic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pavelic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from The Grinder.
Pavelic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavelic slips a straight right by The Grinder.
Pavelic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Pavelic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bret The Grinder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Grinder takes a swing at Pavelic's ribcage but misses.
Pavelic moves away from the strike by The Grinder.
The Grinder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pavelic.
Pavelic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Grinder attempts a counter takedown but Pavelic avoids it well and moves away.
The Grinder cracks Pavelic with a good jab.
The Grinder misses with a straight right.
The Grinder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pavelic. Pavelic obviously looking to wear him down.
The Grinder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pavelic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Pavelic.
The Grinder lands a nice shot that snaps Pavelic's head back.
#TD#
Pavelic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Grinder to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
The Grinder 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 Grinder slips nicely into half guard.
The Grinder is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
The Grinder is working for a kimura but Pavelic is defending it quite comfortably.
The Grinder not doing much here.
#T3#
The Grinder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pavelic wants to control but The Grinder is keeping busy.
#SUB#
The Grinder 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavelic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Grinder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
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.
Pavelic wants to control but The Grinder is keeping busy.
The Grinder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
The Grinder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if The Grinder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret The Grinder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bret The Grinder'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Grinder throws a looping overhand right but Pavelic ducks down to avoid it.
The Grinder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD2#
Pavelic catches The Grinder napping and connects with a big right hand that sends The Grinder to the canvas!
Pavelic wants to stand and escape but instead The Grinder has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Grinder is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavelic has wrist control.
Pavelic wants to improve his position but instead The Grinder has moved into half guard.
The Grinder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Grinder working Pavelic over with strikes.
The Grinder controlling the pace. #T1#
Pavelic is trying to stand.
Bret The Grinder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Grinder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Grinder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Grinder not doing much here.
Pavelic wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from The Grinder.
The Grinder controlling the pace.
The Grinder is pressing down on Pavelic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavelic is holding on for now. #SUB#
Pavelic is defending against the submission attempts here by The Grinder.
The Grinder lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
The Grinder prevents Pavelic from improving his position.
Pavelic blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Grinder. #SUB#
The Grinder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Grinder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Grinder passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by The Grinder.
The Grinder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Grinder content just to control the position here. #SUB#
The Grinder jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pavelic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavelic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret The Grinder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Grinder 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret The Grinder!
Post fight, an emotional Bret The Grinder said 'I can wrestle anybody, I can strike as well, I can even submit them! As time will tell! Ante Pavelic is a good fighter, but he's not on the level of Bret The Grinder! Bring on the rest of the division.'.
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Event:
CCR 24
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Caerwyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Grinder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caerwyn. The Grinder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caerwyn scores with a hook to the body. The Grinder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Grinder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Caerwyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caerwyn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caerwyn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The Grinder throws a looping overhand right but Caerwyn ducks down to avoid it.
The Grinder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Grinder attempts a counter takedown but Caerwyn avoids it well and moves away.
Caerwyn scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Caerwyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Grinder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caerwyn misses with a body shot.
The Grinder catches Caerwyn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Caerwyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Grinder was well out of range. Poor timing from Caerwyn.
The Grinder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from The Grinder misses its intended target.
The Grinder scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Luciano Caerwyn has been cut.
The Grinder lands with a right hand.
Caerwyn throws a body shot but no joy.
The Grinder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caerwyn just misses with a punch to the body.
The Grinder throws a looping overhand right but Caerwyn ducks down to avoid it.
The Grinder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caerwyn defends it nicely.
Caerwyn works The Grinder's body with a nice hook.#T2#
The Grinder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Caerwyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caerwyn scores with a body shot.
The Grinder lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Grinder circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Caerwyn to the canvas! Caerwyn doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - The Grinder keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bret The Grinder!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bret The Grinder made sure he mentioned Victory! Sports Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
The Grinder throws an overhand right that lands on Kantola's shoulder, as Kantola tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
The Grinder closes the distance and clinches.
Kantola keeps control of The Grinder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kantola blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kantola. #CUT#
It looks like Bret The Grinder has been cut.
The Grinder is trying to break free.
The Grinder has a couple of punches blocked by Kantola.
The Grinder is trying to break the clinch but Kantola is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Kantola.
Kantola works on The Grinder's body with a couple of short punches.
The Grinder looks winded!
Kantola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kantola scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Bret The Grinder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kantola lands an elbow just above The Grinder 's eye.
Kantola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#KD#
Kantola has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and The Grinder goes down! Kantola pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
#CUT#
Bret The Grinder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bret The Grinder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola 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.
Bret The Grinder was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to MMA for now then I guess'.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bret The Grinder and Diego Rubio. The Grinder comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Energy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bret The Grinder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Diego Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rubio darts in and clinches The Grinder up against the cage.
The Grinder has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rubio is trying to keep an underhook but The Grinder manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Grinder (2) vs (0) Rubio
The Grinder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Grinder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubio on the ground.
The Grinder wants to pass the guard but Rubio is defending well.
The Grinder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Grinder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rubio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Grinder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rubio pulls The Grinder in close to his closed guard and prevents The Grinder from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Grinder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rubio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Grinder defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is trying to control the position but The Grinder postures up.
The Grinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Grinder 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.
Rubio is trying to control the position but The Grinder postures up.
The Grinder wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
The Grinder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rubio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Grinder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Grinder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Grinder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Grinder wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
The Grinder 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 Grinder trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder content to stall in guard here.
The Grinder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Grinder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Grinder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is trying to control the position but The Grinder postures up.
The Grinder 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by The Grinder.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rubio has The Grinder pulled in close to control his posture.
Rubio looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubio, not yet.
The Grinder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Grinder'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 Grinder wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rubio controls The Grinder momentarily but The Grinder frees himself.
The Grinder controlling from the top position.
The Grinder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rubio for as long as he can get away with.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder won't allow Rubio to sweep him here.
The Grinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Grinder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rubio 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: The Grinder (2) vs (2) Rubio
The Grinder keeping hold of Rubio's head, controlling as best he can.
The Grinder tries to get to full guard but Rubio has control of the leg.
The Grinder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rubio trying to control the action but The Grinder is working from the bottom.
The Grinder tries to roll over but Rubio keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Grinder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rubio is fighting to break The Grinder's control of his arms but The Grinder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rubio trying to control but The Grinder is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder pulls Rubio in to control the position.
Rubio stopping the sweep attempt from The Grinder.
The Grinder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rubio tries to free his leg and advance position but The Grinder is retaining full guard.
Rubio is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder wants to sweep here but Rubio controlling him for the moment.
The Grinder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rubio looking to pass the guard.
The Grinder looking for a sweep. Not yet The Grinder, not yet.
The Grinder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Grinder tries to get out of the position.
The Grinder keeping moving, preventing Rubio from controlling successfully.
The Grinder has Rubio pulled in close to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder keeping full guard, as Rubio tries to pass.
The Grinder is pulling down on Rubio's head to control his posture.
The Grinder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Rubio gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Rubio wins on points by 3 to 2.
Bret The Grinder spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to MMA for now then I guess'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bret The Grinder and King Kong. The Grinder comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Energy. Bret The Grinder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bret The Grinder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; King Kong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The Grinder leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong is looking to clinch.
The Grinder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kong is trying to pull guard but The Grinder has him pressed against the cage.
The Grinder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bret The Grinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Kong.
Kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Grinder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Grinder to keep the fight standing.
Kong is trying to pull guard but The Grinder has him pressed against the cage.
Kong fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Grinder turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Grinder manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: The Grinder (4) vs (0) Kong
The Grinder tries to move to mount but Kong blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here as The Grinder stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is trying to get back to half guard.
Kong prevents The Grinder from moving into mount.
The Grinder controlling the position from side mount.
The Grinder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kong for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Grinder advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: The Grinder (6) vs (0) Kong
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong can't escape the position.
The Grinder controlling the pace for now.
The Grinder moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: The Grinder (9) vs (0) Kong
The Grinder is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The Grinder biding his time, controlling Kong.
The Grinder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Grinder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Grinder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The Grinder is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The Grinder'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to escape the position.
Kong tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and The Grinder has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Kong is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bret The Grinder!
Bret The Grinder made sure to mention his sponsor, Victory! Sports Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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