Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: StrikeForce Union #72
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1##TD#
McCarthy scores with a takedown into Granger's guard.
Granger is controlling McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Granger is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCarthy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Granger working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCarthy preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Granger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Granger 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.
Heath Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy throws a quick counter head kick but Granger was just out of range.
Heath Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McCarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Granger sprawls well initially but McCarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Granger sees it coming and defends easily.
Granger is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is pressing down on Granger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Granger is holding on for now.
McCarthy not doing much here.
Granger wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Granger is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.
McCarthy not doing much here.
Granger is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Granger is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Granger tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
We've been told by McCarthy's head coaches at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granger thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Granger won't be happy with that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Granger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from McCarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan McCarthy 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#
McCarthy swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granger looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
McCarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Granger wants to land a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
Ryan McCarthy 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCarthy.
Nice uppercut there from McCarthy.#CUT#
It looks like Heath Granger has been cut.
Granger is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
McCarthy checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Granger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCarthy counters with a series of strikes. Granger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Granger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger tries to clinch up.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Granger.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
McCarthy is looking for a counter combo.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?#T2#
McCarthy throws a combination. Granger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Granger is rocked!
Ryan McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy slips a jab from Granger.
Granger is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
McCarthy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Granger seems to have recovered his senses.
Granger tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
Granger tries to clinch up.
Granger throws a chopping leg kick but McCarthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A big right from Granger misses.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
McCarthy 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.
Granger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Granger keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Granger is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Granger tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Ryan McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heath Granger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Granger.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy throws a push kick but Granger slaps the foot to one side.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Granger is looking to clinch.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McCarthy blocks the leg kick.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Granger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Granger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Granger looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy is looking for a counter combo.
McCarthy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Granger throws a low kick, looking for McCarthy's leg but McCarthy calmly moves out of range.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Granger lands a really nice looking cross but McCarthy seems unphased.
Granger pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range and Granger settles back down.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Granger tries to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Granger forces McCarthy back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy dodges an elbow strike from Granger.
Granger is pushing McCarthy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heath Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Granger lands a shot to the body.
Granger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy is trying to drag Granger to the mat but Granger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Granger throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Granger is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Granger's guard.
Granger looking to control.
Granger pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCarthy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Granger is working from the bottom. #T4#
McCarthy controls the position.#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Granger has escaped the position, nice work there.
McCarthy happy to just control the position for now.
Ryan McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Granger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCarthy 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan McCarthy!
A determined Ryan McCarthy didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Carnage 40
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Granger moves out of range easily.
Granger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rivera throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Heath Granger has been cut.
Rivera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Granger misses with the combination.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Rivera.
Granger is looking to counter the offense by Rivera and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Rivera lands a big head kick that sends Granger tumbling to the mat! Rivera takes a step backwards and waves Granger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Granger is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Granger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oh Granger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Granger blocks it with crossed arms.
Granger seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Rivera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rivera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Granger moves out of range easily.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger cracks Rivera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Granger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granger avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Granger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rivera is out of range.
Rivera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Granger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera throws a head kick but Granger moves out of range. #CL#
Granger closes the distance and clinches.
Granger presses Rivera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivera is trying to force a seperation but Granger has the dominant position.#T3#
Granger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Granger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rivera managing to block the knees to the body from Granger.
Granger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Granger trying to stall but Rivera improves his position.
Granger tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera throws a head kick but Granger moves out of range.
Rivera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivera throws a head kick but Granger moves out of range.
Granger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Rivera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Granger tries to clinch up but Rivera circles away and keeps his distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rivera - that will leave a mark!
Rivera scores with a head kick. Granger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger is looking to clinch.
Granger throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Rivera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rivera lands a front kick.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Granger moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Granger scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heath Granger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rivera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Granger is looking to counter punch.
Rivera throws a leg kick
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger lands with a straight right. Rivera didn't see that one coming.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivera is out of range and Granger settles back down.
Ruben Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Granger.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses.
Granger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruben Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger throws the kick towards the body but Rivera avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Rivera keeps Granger at a distance using the push kick.
Granger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivera throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rivera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Rivera throws a head kick but Granger moves out of range.
Granger wants to slow Rivera down by chopping away at his legs.
Rivera throws a head kick but Granger moves out of range.
Granger misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera counters with a body kick.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Granger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivera at a distance.
Rivera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Rivera misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Granger tries a low kick but Rivera avoids it.
Rivera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rivera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
Granger tries to counter by clinching up but Rivera breaks away and moves out of range.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rivera throws a low kick but Granger moves out of range easily. #T4#
Granger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rivera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rivera misses the jab.
Rivera throws a lazy uppercut
and Granger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rivera walks into a jab.
Granger tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Granger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera throws a poor cross that misses
and Granger counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Rivera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Granger has closed the distance and engaged Rivera in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ruben Rivera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Heath Granger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rivera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Granger moves into the clinch.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Granger tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivera avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Rivera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger blocks a head kick by Rivera.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rivera!
Granger checks a leg kick nicely.
Rivera misses with a low kick. #T1#
Rivera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Granger moves out of range as Rivera throws a body kick.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Granger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Granger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut lands for Granger. That snapped Rivera's head back. #CL#
Granger takes the fight into the clinch.
Granger stalling.
Rivera landing knees to the head.
Rivera avoids the elbow strike from Granger, against the cage. #BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch.
Heath Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger avoids the head kick by Rivera.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Granger counters with an outside leg kick.
Rivera checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera looks to throw a body kick
and Granger counters with a left to the body.
Rivera misses with a leg kick.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rivera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Granger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Granger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Granger throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. Granger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rivera lands with a kick to the temple. Granger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Granger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Rivera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivera lands a leg kick that knocks Granger off balance momentarily.
A head kick from Rivera lands but Granger takes it in his stride.
Rivera lands a leg kick that knocks Granger off balance momentarily.
Rivera dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Granger lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger.
A head kick by Rivera misses
letting Granger counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Rivera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rivera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Granger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rivera.
Rivera throws a head kick that half lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera throws a fast counter high kick but Granger manages to duck under it in time.
Good work by Granger as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Granger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruben Rivera.
I've got Rivera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Carnage 35
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Granger scores with a kick to the body.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
Granger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stoica backs up against the cage.
Granger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Granger lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoica off the cage and back into range.
Granger thumps Stoica with a low kick.
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Granger lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Stoica is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Stoica's head, knocking him out cold! Granger is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heath Granger!
Heath Granger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bogdan Stoica was interviewed post fight and said 'You go BIG or you go home.'.

Event: Carnage 31
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Letaivu throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Letaivu lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Granger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Letaivu misses.
Decent striking displayed by Letaivu there.
Letaivu with a hook.
Letaivu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granger throws a counter combo.
Letaivu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Letaivu.
Letaivu ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Letaivu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Granger manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Letaivu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Letaivu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Granger tries to clinch up.
Granger doesn't manage to clinch there - Letaivu circles away. #T1#
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Letaivu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Letaivu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Letaivu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Migraine in the buildup to the fight.
Pascal Letaivu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Letaivu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granger doesn't seem bothered though.
Letaivu swats away the attempt to clinch by Granger.
Letaivu loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch.
Good work by Letaivu as he checks the leg kick.
Letaivu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Letaivu's head but Letaivu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Letaivu.
Letaivu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu. #T2#
Granger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Letaivu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Letaivu lands a slapping body shot.
Letaivu jabs Granger right on the nose. Granger blinks but takes it well.
Letaivu cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Letaivu throws a shot to the body.
Letaivu just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger is looking for the big counter here.
Letaivu loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch.
Granger wants to clinch.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Letaivu.#T3#
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Letaivu.
Letaivu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Donk. Letaivu catches Granger right on the button with a cross.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Letaivu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Granger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Letaivu misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
As Letaivu backs off Granger throws a huge counter combo but Letaivu manages to avoid it all.
Granger is looking to chop away at Letaivu's legs.
Letaivu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Letaivu checks a leg kick.
Letaivu misses the jab.
Letaivu misses with an uppercut.
Letaivu just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Letaivu.
Letaivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger throws a series of punches but Letaivu moves out of range.
Letaivu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Granger instigates a clinch.
Letaivu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Granger is trying to maintain a safe position but Letaivu gets an underhook and turns Granger into the cage.#BC#
Letaivu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Letaivu lands with an uppercut that bounces Granger off the cage and back into range.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Granger misses
and Letaivu counters with a nice body shot.
Letaivu just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Letaivu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Granger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Letaivu misses with a hook to the body
and Granger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Granger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Letaivu backs up against the cage.
Letaivu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger throws a chopping leg kick but Letaivu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Granger misses the jab.
Letaivu with a nice cross.
Heath Granger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Letaivu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
Letaivu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Letaivu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Letaivu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Granger defending well as Letaivu loads up on a big left hand.
Letaivu throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Granger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Letaivu misses with a series of wild punches.
Letaivu throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Letaivu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Letaivu throws a shot from downtown. Granger moves away and avoids it.
Granger throws a counter combo.
Letaivu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Granger.
Letaivu throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger tries to counter with a clinch but Letaivu shakes him off and moves away.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Letaivu.
Letaivu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Letaivu misses the jab.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Letaivu.
Letaivu just misses with a punch to the body.
Pascal Letaivu is winning the standup battle so far.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Letaivu scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Letaivu misses its intended target.
Granger slips a jab from Letaivu.
Letaivu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Letaivu throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Letaivu lands with an overhand left.
Letaivu swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Letaivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger misses with a wild combination.
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from Letaivu both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Heath Granger has been cut.
Granger tries to clinch but Letaivu is having none of it.
Granger is looking to clinch but Letaivu is avoiding it.
Granger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Letaivu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Granger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Letaivu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Granger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Letaivu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Granger has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Letaivu.
Letaivu has Granger pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Letaivu.
A bit of stalling here from Granger.
Granger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Letaivu avoids it.
Letaivu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Granger or not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Granger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Letaivu's brow.
Letaivu digs a right hand underneath Granger's ribcage. Granger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Letaivu scores with a shot to the side of Granger's head.
Letaivu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Granger is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Letaivu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heath Granger'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Granger misses with a looping right.
Letaivu throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Granger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Letaivu scores with the left hand. Granger knows he should have avoided that one.
Letaivu misses with a body punch
and Granger counters with a two punch combo.
Letaivu lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
Letaivu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger moves away from the strike by Letaivu.
A big right from Letaivu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Letaivu cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Letaivu throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Granger avoids the body shot from Letaivu.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger cracks Letaivu with an open hand slap.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Letaivu.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Letaivu counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Granger slips under a jab from Letaivu.
Letaivu throws a series of punches but Granger avoids them all with ease.
Granger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granger blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Letaivu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Letaivu misses with the combination.
Heath Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Letaivu missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Letaivu lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
Letaivu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Letaivu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letaivu jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Letaivu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Granger is still on wobbly legs! Can Letaivu finish him?
Letaivu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Letaivu throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.#T3#
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Letaivu in his tracks.
Letaivu moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Letaivu.
Granger seems to have recovered his senses.
Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Letaivu throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Letaivu looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Granger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Granger moves away from the strike by Letaivu.
Letaivu throws a right hand that misses
and Granger counters with a left to the body.
Granger misses with a low kick. #T4#
Letaivu lands a right hook to the body.
Letaivu swinging wildly here.
Granger throws a nice head kick!
Letaivu cracks Granger with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Letaivu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Letaivu. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger misses with a body shot
and Letaivu counters with a straight right hand.
Granger needs to keep his hands up - Letaivu had a free shot at his head there.
Granger tries to score with a low kick but Letaivu moves his leg out of the way.
Letaivu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Letaivu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Letaivu 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Letaivu!
An out of breath Pascal Letaivu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Carnage 28
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Granger throws a right and a left that Sensei avoids nicely.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sensei misses with a few strikes there.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Sensei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sensei.
Sensei 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.
Sensei connects with a single shot there.
Sensei lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Heath Granger has been cut.
Granger throws the left hand but Sensei avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sensei misses.
Sensei cracks Granger with a good jab.
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!
Sensei lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Granger is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Granger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1##CL#
Granger has closed the distance and engaged Sensei in a clinch.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Granger takes a shot to the head.
Sensei wants to take the fight to the mat but Granger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Granger stalling the fight.
Sensei lands a shot to the body.
Sensei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sensei tries to score a body lock takedown but Granger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Heath Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylar Sensei.#BC2#
Sensei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Granger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Granger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sensei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Sensei.
Heath Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sensei throws a combination that misses
and Granger counters with a one-two to the body.
Granger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Granger is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
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!
Nice sprawl there from Granger as Sensei shoots in.
Sensei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Sensei finds it's way through Granger's defenses.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Sensei is just out of range.
Sensei throws a body shot but no joy.
Sensei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sensei throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throwing a counter right hand but Sensei manages to avoid it.
Granger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Granger misses with a few strikes there.
Sensei throws a right and a left that Granger avoids nicely.
Sensei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sensei throws a right and a left that Granger avoids nicely.
It looked like Granger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Granger slaps away a takedown attempt from Sensei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Granger misses with the combination.
Sensei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sensei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sensei ducks right into an uppercut from Granger. #CL#
Granger closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Sensei gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sensei looking to pass the guard.
Sensei is fighting to break Granger's control of his arms but Granger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sensei is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Sensei is looking to work some ground and pound but Granger has wrist control.
Sensei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sensei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sensei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensei postures up.
Sensei scoring with some ground and pound.
Sensei keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Granger's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sensei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heath Granger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sensei throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Granger misses with a low kick as Sensei jumps back.
Sensei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Granger throws out a leg kick but Sensei moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
Sensei misses with a takedown attempt - Granger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kylar Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sensei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with the combination.
Sensei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger is looking to counter the offense by Sensei and move into the clinch.
Sensei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Sensei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granger.
Sensei thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
Sensei throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sensei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granger doesn't seem bothered though.
Granger darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Sensei counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Granger has his hands clasped together around Sensei's back. He's all about the action.
Sensei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Granger is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Sensei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Granger is staying active underneath Sensei, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sensei is working for an americana but Granger has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sensei was thinking about the submission.
Granger looking for a sweep. Not yet Granger, not yet.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
Sensei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sensei working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sensei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Granger is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Granger keeping moving, preventing Sensei from controlling successfully.
Sensei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sensei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sensei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Sensei from controlling successfully.
Granger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sensei.
Granger is adopting a defensive guard.
Sensei trying to control but Granger is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Sensei lands a slapping body shot.
Sensei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sensei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
Sensei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sensei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sensei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kylar Sensei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sensei scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Granger gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sensei is trying to trip Granger. He has hold of a leg but Granger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sensei persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sensei stopping the sweep attempt from Granger.
Kylar Sensei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Granger is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heath Granger's cut.
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#
Sensei scores with a punch to the head.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sensei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sensei scores with a jab to the body.
Sensei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Heath Granger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sensei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Granger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger motions for Sensei to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sensei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sensei tries for a takedown but Granger circles away easily#CL#
and Granger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Granger. #T1#
Sensei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Granger is trying to maintain a safe position but Sensei gets an underhook and turns Granger into the cage.
Sensei digs a right hand underneath Granger's ribcage. Granger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Granger is trying to break the clinch but Sensei is controlling him.
Granger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Sensei lands an overhand right.
Sensei lands with a hook. Granger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sensei shoots in but no luck this time.
Granger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heath Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylar Sensei.
Sensei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Granger. Granger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Granger moves out of range as Sensei strikes.
Sensei takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Sensei moved out of range.
Sensei lands a jab to Granger's midsection.
Heath Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kylar Sensei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sensei with a nice cross.
A jab from Granger finds it's way through Sensei's defenses.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sensei doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sensei misses with a hook
and Granger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Granger misses with a few strikes there.
Sensei slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
Sensei slips under a jab from Granger.
Sensei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sensei thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
Sensei misses with a looping right.#T3#
Sensei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sensei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Granger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sensei.
Sensei connects with a body shot.
Sensei jabs at Granger's body.
Sensei misses with a hook.
Sensei throws a right hand that misses
letting Granger counter with a right hand.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Sensei.
Sensei cracks Granger with an open hand slap.
A combination from Sensei does no damage.
Granger slips a straight right by Sensei.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Sensei. Those never looked like landing.
Granger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab, jab by Sensei - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sensei scores with a shot to the body.
Sensei swinging wildly here.
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sensei.#CL#
Granger clinches.
Granger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sensei's defenses.
Granger lands a hook that snaps the head of Sensei backwards.
Sensei blocks a body shot from Granger.
Sensei tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sensei dodges an elbow strike from Granger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kylar Sensei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sensei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylar Sensei!
Kylar Sensei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Carnage 24
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Granger tries a low kick but Berdnikov avoids it.
Berdnikov defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
As Granger looks to move away, Berdnikov throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Berdnikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger throws the left hand but Berdnikov avoids the punch easily.
Berdnikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Berdnikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger swings for the body but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berdnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Berdnikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Granger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berdnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Granger wants to sweep here but Berdnikov controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granger keeps trying to improve his position.
Berdnikov passes Granger's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Berdnikov is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Berdnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berdnikov is pressing down on Granger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Granger is holding on for now.
Berdnikov thows a huge punch but Granger dodges it nicely.
Berdnikov trying to advance position but Granger counters by regaining guard.
Berdnikov stays in close to Granger's body and controls the position. #T2#
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.
Granger looking for a sweep. Not yet Granger, not yet.
Berdnikov pushes down on Granger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Granger is looking for a sweep. Berdnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berdnikov trying to control the action but Granger is working from the bottom.
Berdnikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Berdnikov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger working to try and regain half guard.
Granger has given up his back. Will we see Berdnikov going for some submissions?
Berdnikov is hanging on to Granger's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Berdnikov has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Berdnikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Granger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Berdnikov's guard. Nice work there by Granger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berdnikov trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Berdnikov looking for a guillotine here but Granger defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Berdnikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Berdnikov scores with a leg kick.
Granger doesn't manage to clinch there - Berdnikov circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Granger.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Berdnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Granger.
Berdnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Granger connects with a solid leg kick.
Heath Granger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Berdnikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Berdnikov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Berdnikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Berdnikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Granger throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heath Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger throws a low kick but Berdnikov avoids it.
Berdnikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berdnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Berdnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Berdnikov misses the target.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berdnikov is looking for a counter combo.
Berdnikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granger.
Berdnikov misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Berdnikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Berdnikov is able to avoid easily.
Berdnikov checks a leg kick.
Berdnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berdnikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berdnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Berdnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger.
Granger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Granger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Berdnikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Berdnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger wants to slow Berdnikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Granger thuds his right hand into Berdnikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Granger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berdnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berdnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Heath Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berdnikov lands with a shot to the body.
Granger swings for the body but Berdnikov moves out of range. #T4#
Granger throws a combination that misses
and Berdnikov counters with a straight right hand.
Granger avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
A jab from Granger misses.
Berdnikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Granger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berdnikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger tries to score with a low kick but Berdnikov moves his leg out of the way.
Granger misses with a double jab
and Berdnikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good work by Berdnikov as he checks the leg kick.
Berdnikov throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and Berdnikov 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.

Heath Granger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Berdnikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Granger did well to prevent Berdnikov getting side control.#SUB#
Berdnikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Granger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berdnikov wants to free his trapped foot but Granger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berdnikov connects with a nice short shot to Granger's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berdnikov in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger wants to control but Berdnikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Granger is not content to let Berdnikov control the position.
Granger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berdnikov is trying to control. Granger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berdnikov moves into full mount! Granger won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Berdnikov working for a submission but Granger is keeping him at bay.
Granger is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Berdnikov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Berdnikov goes for an armbar but Granger turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Granger.
Berdnikov keeping full guard, as Granger tries to pass.
Granger is fighting to break Berdnikov's control of his arms but Berdnikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB#
Berdnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Granger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berdnikov working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berdnikov 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.
Granger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Berdnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Granger trying to control the position from guard on top but Berdnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berdnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Berdnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berdnikov 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Berdnikov!
Alexei Berdnikov 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.

Event: DFC Asylum 15
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Granger doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gaal circles away.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Gaal cracks Granger with a good jab.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granger misses with a hook. Van Gaal ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Gaal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granger's head.
Van Gaal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wilder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Granger with that takedown attempt.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Van Gaal feints a jab promting Granger to slip. Van Gaal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Granger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Heath Granger has been cut.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger moves to clinch but Van Gaal breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Van Gaal as Granger shoots in.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Gaal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Granger in his tracks.
Van Gaal slips a jab from Granger.
Granger lands a lovely overhand right.
Granger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Gaal counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Gaal cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.#CL#
Van Gaal closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Granger is trying to break the clinch but Van Gaal is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Gaal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Granger throws an elbow that misses.
Granger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Granger tries to tie him up.
Granger trying to stall but Van Gaal improves his position.
Granger is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T3#
Granger wants to break free but Van Gaal has control.
Granger working aggressively here.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Granger misses with some punches.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Gaal has double underhooks.
Van Gaal avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal avoiding damage.
Granger can't break the clinch.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Granger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Van Gaal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Granger with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Van Gaal counter with a right hand.
Clarence Van Gaal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Granger.#T4#
A left lands for Van Gaal.
Granger dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Gaal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Granger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Gaal to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Granger is rocked!
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Granger is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Gaal finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle, before Van Gaal throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Granger's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Van Gaal lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Clarence Van Gaal!
Our winner, Clarence Van Gaal, 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.

Event: DFC Asylum 12
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Xolo avoids the body shot from Granger.
Xolo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Granger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Granger clinches up against the cage.
Granger lands a shot to the body.
Xolo tries to break free but Granger pushes him back against the cage.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Granger scores with a shoulder strike.
Xolo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Granger scores with a hook to the body.
Xolo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Granger smiles and moves away.
Xolo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axe Xolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Granger. That snapped Xolo's head back.
Heath Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Granger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xolo, pushing him back against the cage.
Granger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xolo.#BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Granger.#T1##CL2#
Xolo gets tackled into the cage by Granger. Granger maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Granger. #BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Granger pushes Xolo up against the cage in a clinch.
Granger lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Granger.
Xolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Granger to keep the fight standing.
Granger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xolo or not.
Granger lands a shoulder strike.
Granger is pushing Xolo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xolo tries to pull guard but Granger holds him up against the cage and eventually Xolo drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2##BC2#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Xolo blocks the low kick.
Xolo is looking for a counter combo.
Xolo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xolo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Granger as he jumps to the side.
A right-left combo lands from Granger. #ROC2#
Xolo is rocked!#CL2#
Granger closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Xolo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger is pushing Xolo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xolo takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Granger lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Granger.
Xolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Granger to keep the fight standing.
Granger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Xolo tries to pull guard but Granger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xolo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Granger walks away with a smile on his face. Xolo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xolo is breathing heavily.
Granger connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Xolo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Granger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heath Granger!
A victorious Heath Granger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC Asylum 8
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Barrientos moves out of range as Granger strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Granger is defended easily by Barrientos.
Barrientos throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.#KD#
Barrientos cracks Granger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barrientos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Granger to stand back up!#ROC#
Granger is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Heath Granger has been cut.
Barrientos works Granger's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger tries for a takedown but Barrientos circles away easily#KD#
and Barrientos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Granger! Barrientos lets Granger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Granger is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrientos finish him?
Granger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Granger seems to have recovered his senses.
Barrientos lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Granger is looking to close the distance but Barrientos sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Granger crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Granger is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Shawn Barrientos!
Shawn Barrientos is the new lightweight champion!
Shawn Barrientos took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DFC Asylum 6
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
A head kick by Lizard misses #TD2#
and Granger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lizard is looking to stand back up but Granger counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lizard.
Lizard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Granger on the ground.#REVR#
Granger throwing shots but Lizard is blocking nicely.
Lizard has hold of Granger's hands but Granger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Granger thows a huge punch but Lizard dodges it nicely.
Granger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Granger prevents Lizard from standing back up.
Granger drops an elbow to the side of Lizard's head.
Granger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lizard defending well though.
My spies in HFC Training Center inform me that Granger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lizard is trying to stand up here but Granger is controlling him well.
Lizard taking some punishment here, with Granger in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Granger lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Granger throwing shots but Lizard is blocking nicely.
Granger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lizard's head.
Lizard wants to stand back up but Granger manages to pass into side control.
Granger is working Lizard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lizard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Granger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lizard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Granger is working Lizard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Granger looks up at the clock and then as Lizard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Granger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Granger working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Lizard is rocked!
Granger landing a few strikes.
Oh Lizard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger cracks Lizard with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Granger immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lizard is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Granger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heath Granger!
After the fight, Heath Granger 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.

Event: DFC Asylum
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
McBobs pushes Granger up against the cage in a clinch.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage. #TD#
Granger jumps guard and drags McBobs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McBobs being controlled here momentarily.
Granger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Granger is working hard here to advance position.
McBobs wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Granger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McBobs defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger keeping full guard, as McBobs tries to pass. #T1#
Granger is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Granger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McBobs defends it easily.
Granger looking to control.
Granger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Granger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Granger is trying to drag McBobs to the mat but McBobs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
McBobs moves into the clinch.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Granger manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Granger clinches up against the cage.
Granger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McBobs after a bit of a struggle.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McBobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Granger trying to control the position but instead, McBobs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Granger into the cage.
McBobs misses with a body punch. #T3#
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
McBobs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Granger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBobs just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs keeps control of Granger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Granger blocks a body shot from McBobs. #T4#
Granger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McBobs after a bit of a struggle.
Granger has McBobs pushed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Granger is trying to break the clinch but McBobs is controlling him.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger has McBobs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McBobs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob McBobs dominated that round.
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#
McBobs is looking to clinch. #CL#
Granger clinches.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs is working Granger over against the cage.
Granger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Granger prevents a body shot from McBobs.
Granger is trying to break the clinch but McBobs has him pressed against the cage.
Granger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBobs just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but McBobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger blocks a body shot from McBobs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Granger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McBobs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McBobs has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger can't break the clinch.
Granger blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Granger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger tries for a takedown. No joy.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger jumps guard but McBobs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger tries to pull guard but McBobs holds him up against the cage and eventually Granger drops back down to his feet.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow. #T2#
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Granger has McBobs pressed against the cage.
Granger tries to break the clinch but McBobs is controlling the position.
McBobs tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger jumps guard but McBobs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Granger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Granger blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bob McBobs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
McBobs keeps control of Granger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
Granger wants a takedown.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Granger wants to break free but McBobs has control.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but McBobs has double underhooks.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Granger drops down looking for an ankle pick but McBobs pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
McBobs clinches.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
Granger is trying to break the clinch but McBobs is controlling him.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
Granger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McBobs has him pressed against the cage.
Granger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McBobs to keep the fight standing.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger tries to circle away but McBobs has him pinned against the cage.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Granger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
McBobs gets underhooks to prevent Granger's takedown attempt.
McBobs cracks Granger with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob McBobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
McBobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Granger tries to counter by clinching up but McBobs breaks away and moves out of range.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Granger looks for a takedown but McBobs sprawls well.#CL2#
McBobs closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but McBobs has double underhooks.
McBobs tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Granger is looking for a takedown.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage. #T1#
Granger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McBobs has him pressed against the cage.
Granger wants to break the clinch but can't.
McBobs tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Granger is looking to control McBobs's arms but McBobs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Granger has his back to the cage.
Granger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McBobs is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Granger is trying to push McBobs away but McBobs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Granger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McBobs is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Granger is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McBobs can't fight it off and eventually Granger manages to take the fight to the floor. McBobs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McBobs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Granger is controlling him. #T2#
Granger is looking to work some ground and pound but McBobs has wrist control.
Granger wants to control from the top but McBobs keeps moving.
Granger tries to free his leg and advance position but McBobs is retaining full guard.
Granger wants to control from the top but McBobs keeps moving.
McBobs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Granger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Granger is on top in guard. #REVR#
McBobs trying to keep a closed guard but Granger is proving a slippery customer.
Granger slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Granger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McBobs defends it well.
McBobs is doing well to control the position and prevent Granger from advancing to side control.#T4##SUB#
Granger 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.
Granger wants to take a breather but McBobs is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs wants to control but Granger is keeping busy.
McBobs is trying to control but Granger manages to pass to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob McBobs.
I've got McBobs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob McBobs!

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