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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Packalen misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Grove counters with a nice double leg into side control. Packalen won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Grove decides to stand up, so the ref orders Packalen to his feet. #TD#
Packalen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grove tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Packalen is in Grove's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packalen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grove holds on and takes a little breather.
Grove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Packalen is in close to Grove's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Packalen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packalen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Packalen is one step ahead there.
Grove wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grove working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Packalen.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Grove keeps moving.
Packalen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grove is keeping the position for now.
Packalen preventing the sweep. #T2#
Packalen trying to control but Grove is working from the bottom.
Grove can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Packalen controls the pace.
Grove seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grove is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Grove stands and steps away. Packalen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Packalen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grove is trying to defend but Packalen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grove is not content to let Packalen control the position.#T3#
Packalen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grove is squirming around, avoiding Packalen's attempts to control the action.
Grove is looking to get to half guard.
Packalen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Grove looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Packalen is looking for the choke from the back position but Grove is controlling his hands well.
Packalen 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.#T4#
Packalen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grove trying to control the hands but Packalen won't let him. #SUB#
Packalen looking for the choke from the back.
Grove is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Packalen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Grove is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Packalen gets his way!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grove tries to roll but Packalen sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Packalen 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#
Packalen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grove was covering up waiting for the punch and Packalen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Packalen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Packalen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen advances to half guard.
Grove is staying active underneath Packalen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grove blocking the ground and pound attempt from Packalen.
Packalen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grove can do to turn this around?#T1#
Grove trying to control from the bottom.
Packalen controlling the action here. #SUB#
Packalen is working for a kimura but Grove is defending it quite comfortably.
Teemu Packalen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Packalen prevents Grove from improving his position.
Grove controlling the position well. #SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grove is not content to let Packalen control the position.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura here.
Packalen trying to control from half guard but Grove is working away.
Packalen is really struggling to control Grove but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Grove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Packalen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Packalen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Packalen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Packalen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grove has managed to free his arm - good work.
Packalen prevents Grove from improving his position.#T4#
Packalen trying to pass the guard but Grove defending well.
Grove is looking for a sweep. Packalen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grove wants to control but Packalen is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Packalen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Packalen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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##TD#
Packalen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grove controlling the position for now.#T1#
Grove is staying active underneath Packalen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grove is concentrating on defense, preventing Packalen from advancing position.
Grove wants to improve his position but Packalen is controlling well.
Grove trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Packalen 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.
Packalen wants to free his trapped foot but Grove is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grove is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Packalen wants to work for an arm triangle but Grove is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Packalen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grove is just riding it out for now. Packalen eventually gives up the hold.
Grove is trying to control but can't.
Packalen throwing shots but Grove is blocking nicely. #T3##SUB#
Packalen wants to work for an arm triangle but Grove is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Packalen tries to pass to full mount but Grove defends it.
Grove keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Packalen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Packalen showed some decent athleticism there. #T4##SUB#
Packalen seems to be working for a kimura but Grove defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura but Grove is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Packalen to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grove manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Packalen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grove is pulling down on Packalen's head. It's preventing any offense from Packalen, at least for the moment.
David Grove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teemu Packalen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Packalen content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Packalen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Packalen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Packalen!
During a confident post fight interview, Teemu Packalen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steve McAdams and David Grove. McAdams's entrance music is An Irish Pub. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Grove was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steve McAdams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Grove!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McAdams shoots in and gets a takedown into Grove's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McAdams (2) vs (0) Grove
Grove looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McAdams 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.
McAdams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grove looking for a guillotine here but McAdams defends easily.
McAdams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove keeping full guard, as McAdams tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McAdams passes into half guard.
McAdams trying to control the pace.
Grove looking for submissions off his back.
McAdams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grove sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove is defending against the submission attempts here by McAdams.
McAdams wants to pass the guard but Grove is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McAdams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McAdams wants to work for an arm triangle but Grove is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McAdams is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (5) vs (0) Grove
McAdams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McAdams is working for a guillotine from mount but Grove frees his head quite easily.
McAdams controlling from the full mount.
Grove 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 four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAdams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grove for as long as he can get away with.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McAdams'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McAdams.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from McAdams.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McAdams working for a guillotine from mount but Grove is in no mood to give up.
McAdams controlling the position easily from mount.
McAdams goes for an armbar but Grove turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grove. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (5) vs (2) Grove
McAdams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McAdams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grove's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (7) vs (2) Grove
Grove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McAdams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McAdams is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McAdams continues to hold on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McAdams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McAdams 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grove 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.
Grove had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McAdams defends it easily.
McAdams 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grove wants to sweep but no luck.
McAdams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McAdams takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A very excited looking Steve McAdams 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Wilmot shoots in and gets a takedown into Grove's guard.#ES2#
Grove has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilmot off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Wilmot takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Wilmot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Wilmot instigates a clinch.
Grove drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Wilmot manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Wilmot closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Wilmot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilmot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like David Grove has been cut.
Wilmot lands a damaging elbow.
Grove dodges an elbow strike from Wilmot.
Wilmot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grove avoids it.
Wilmot crunches a lovely knee into Grove's ribcage.#TD#
Wilmot turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wilmot manages to end up in side control.
Wilmot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grove tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilmot content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Grove struggling a bit here.#T2#
Wilmot controlling the position.
Wilmot is looking to take a break and control but Grove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Grove's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grove is trying to maintain the position but Wilmot is very close to passing his half guard.
Grove is trying to stand.
#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilmot lands a nice short elbow.
Wilmot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grove on the ground.
Grove on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilmot is looking to stall here but Grove recovers full guard.
Grove trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilmot lands a couple of digs.
Wilmot preventing the sweep.
Wilmot chips away with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Grove is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilmot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Grove throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Wilmot stands up and waves to Grove to follow him.
Grove avoids the head kick by Wilmot.
Grove feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilmot.
Grove with the counter takedown but Wilmot avoids it easily.
Wilmot tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilmot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Wilmot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Grove'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#
Wilmot tries for a takedown but Grove sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grove with the counter takedown but Wilmot avoids it easily.#CL#
Wilmot drives through and clinches with Grove against the cage.
Nice elbow from Wilmot.
Grove goes for a takedown attempt but Wilmot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left and a right from Wilmot both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilmot tries to clinch but Grove moves away #TD2#
and Grove counters with a shoot takedown. Wilmot fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Wilmot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grove lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilmot is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Grove dives into side control.
David Grove has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Grove is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wilmot looks calm but he's in trouble here. Grove gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wilmot is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Grove lets go of the hold and Wilmot can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Grove!
The defeated Gary Wilmot had this to say: 'He was a tough opponent, you can't win them all!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Listro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grove sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Listro throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Grove counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Grove 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. Listro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grove!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Grove!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Gutierrez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gutierrez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez is pressed up against the cage. Grove has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gutierrez down to the mat. Gutierrez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gutierrez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grove changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Gutierrez darts in and clinches Grove up against the cage.
Grove tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Gutierrez as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gutierrez 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.
Still in the clinch, Gutierrez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gutierrez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Gutierrez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grove is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gutierrez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Gutierrez as the two fighters clinch.
Gutierrez slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gutierrez.
Nice body punch from Gutierrez - that landed with a thud.
Gutierrez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gutierrez is leaning against Grove and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from Gutierrez - that landed with a thud.
Gutierrez gets underhooks to prevent Grove's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez prevents the takedown attempt.
Gutierrez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Gutierrez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grove changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gutierrez throws a body punch but Grove moves out of range.
Gutierrez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutierrez throws a big shot that misses.
Grove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Gutierrez throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like David Grove has been cut.
Gutierrez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grove is breathing heavily.
Grove on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grove on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oscar Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grove showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
#CL2#
Gutierrez pushes Grove up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Gutierrez is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Gutierrez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Gutierrez. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutierrez swings for the body but Grove moves out of range.
Grove attempts a counter takedown but Gutierrez avoids it well and moves away.
Gutierrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gutierrez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Grove's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gutierrez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gutierrez misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Grove counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gutierrez won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Gutierrez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sloppy strikes from Gutierrez. Those never looked like landing.
Grove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body. Grove takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grove avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gutierrez lands with a right hand. #T1#
Gutierrez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gutierrez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grove circles away quickly and effectively.
Grove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oscar Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez tests Grove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oscar Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Gutierrez does no damage.
Gutierrez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Grove gets tackled into the cage by Gutierrez. Gutierrez maintains the clinch.
Gutierrez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Gutierrez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Gutierrez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez scores with a shoulder strike.
Grove is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gutierrez is defending well.
Gutierrez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grove goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gutierrez prevents it.
Gutierrez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Gutierrez lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gutierrez lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Gutierrez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gutierrez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Gutierrez misses.
Grove tries to counter with a takedown but Gutierrez is quick to defend against it.
Oscar Gutierrez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Gutierrez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grove changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Gutierrez has Grove up against the cage in a clinch.
Gutierrez gets underhooks to prevent Grove's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grove has Gutierrez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gutierrez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Gutierrez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.
Grove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gutierrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Grove'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gutierrez misses the jab.
Grove drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gutierrez sprawls and moves away.
Gutierrez misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Grove counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Gutierrez pushes Grove off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez throws an overhand right that lands on Grove's shoulder, as Grove tries to avoid the shot.
Grove feinted with a counter takedown.
Gutierrez throws a hook but Grove blocks it.
Grove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Gutierrez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grove was well out of range. Poor timing from Gutierrez.
Grove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gutierrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grove moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grove changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Grove is having none of it.
Grove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gutierrez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gutierrez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gutierrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grove slips a straight right by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez wants to clinch up but Grove keeps it at a distance.
Gutierrez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Grove decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gutierrez's guard.#ES2#
Gutierrez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grove has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Grove has him pressed against the cage.
Gutierrez avoiding damage.
Grove has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gutierrez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Gutierrez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Grove avoids them all with ease.
Grove feinted with a counter takedown.
Gutierrez throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Gutierrez swinging wildly here.
Grove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gutierrez throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Grove counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oscar Gutierrez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Grove is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gutierrez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Grove!
The defeated Oscar Gutierrez had this to say: 'whatever'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 618 Round 3
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Smiff throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Grove counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grove prevents Smiff from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smiff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Grove is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grove drops an elbow to the side of Smiff's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is looking to control Grove's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smiff avoid being mounted?
Smiff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Grove thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grove drops back looking for a leg! Smiff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smiff manages to kick Grove off! Grove jumps back into Smiff's guard.
Smiff is pulling down on Grove's head. It's preventing any offense from Grove, at least for the moment.
Smiff wants to sweep here but Grove controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Smiff has his foot on Grove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grove works his way back into a safe position though.
Smiff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grove trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Smiff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Grove drops back looking for a leg! Smiff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smiff manages to kick Grove off! Grove jumps back into Smiff's guard.
Grove landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smiff looking for a guillotine here but Grove defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Grove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smiff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grove has managed to get both his arms back between Smiff's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a triangle but Grove pushes his legs off easily.
Grove trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grove throwing strikes but missing.
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grove advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Grove.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Grove is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Smiff actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff looks winded!#SUB#
Grove is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smiff is just riding it out for now. Grove eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grove not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Grove dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Smiff misses its intended target.
Smiff missing with a left hand there. Grove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grove slips under a jab from Smiff.
Sloppy strikes from Smiff. Those never looked like landing.
Grove feinted with a counter takedown.
Smiff misses with a straight left.
Grove attempts a counter takedown but Smiff avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff misses with a left hand #TD#
and Grove counters with a shoot takedown. Smiff fights it but they end up in guard.
Grove wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully.
David Grove overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Grove has gone for a leg lock! Smiff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grove's guard.#REVB#
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Grove looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Smiff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grove sees it coming and defends easily.
Smiff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Grove throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grove defends it well.
Grove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grove is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily.
Smiff is keen to just control but Grove is a slippery customer.#T3#
Smiff is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grove slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smiff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grove is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Grove is looking for a triangle but Smiff pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smiff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smiff trying to control but Grove is working from the bottom.
Grove keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Smiff chips away with some ground and pound.
Smiff lands a couple of digs.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Grove is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smiff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grove has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smiff has managed to get both his arms back between Grove's legs - danger averted.
Grove is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stratovarius Smiff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grove defending well as Smiff loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Grove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grove drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smiff sprawls and moves away.
Smiff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grove feinted with a counter takedown.
Smiff misses with a body shot.
Grove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smiff swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grove avoids the body shot from Smiff.
Smiff is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Smiff misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Grove counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smiff keeping full guard, as Grove tries to pass.
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grove throws a big elbow that misses.
Grove trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Grove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smiff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Grove is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Smiff has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grove is looking to defend but Smiff has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grove! Smiff pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grove taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stratovarius Smiff!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 618 Round 2
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Iordanou misses with a body shot.
Iordanou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like David Grove has been cut.
Iordanou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Iordanou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grove avoids the body shot from Iordanou.
Grove feinted with a counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Iordanou misses #TD#
and Grove counters with a takedown into side control.
Grove is looking to take a break and control but Iordanou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Grove tries for a kimura but Iordanou is defending well.
Grove tries to advance to mount but can't.
Iordanou is looking for a sweep.
Iordanou is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Grove tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grove has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grove advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Iordanou tries to hold on but Grove postures up.
Grove seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Iordanou is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grove lands a big shot there that rocks Iordanou but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grove lands a couple of good shots and Iordanou has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Iordanou is trying to stand back up.
Iordanou trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Grove is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Iordanou with him. Iordanou is trying to defend but Grove has an arm under the chin now! Iordanou grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Grove!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 618 Round 1
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Side lands a head shot.
Side misses with a two punch combination.
And Grove tries to counter it with a takedown but Side pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Side throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like David Grove has been cut.
Side works over Grove's head and body with a nice combination.
Side works over Grove's head and body with a nice combination.
Side digs a good body shot into Grove's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Side will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grove with the counter takedown but Side avoids it easily.
Darkj Side seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side scores with a one two! Grove had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Side throws a right and a left that Grove avoids nicely.
Grove is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grove dodges the punch combination from Side.
Grove is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Side throws a nice looking combination but Grove bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grove changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Side, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grove changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Side throws a right and a left that Grove avoids nicely.
Grove feints the counter takedown.
A left and a right from Side both land. Nice combination.
Side misses with a two punch combination.
And Grove tries to counter it with a takedown but Side pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Side misses with a wild combination.
Grove changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Side throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Side scores with a nice right hand.
Side throws out a powerful jab.
Darkj Side is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Side throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grove tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Side throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Grove counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grove is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Side tries to buck Grove off so he can stand up but Grove has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Side falls backwards, slamming Grove to the mat but Grove holds on tight! Side is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Grove!
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