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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 6
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Shady clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Grant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shady is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grant to the mat. Grant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grant wants to stand up but Shady is controlling him. #SUB2#
Grant is looking for a triangle but Shady pushes his legs off easily.
Shady scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing that Shady has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Grant trying to control the position here.
Grant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shady's guard. #REVB#
Shady keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully. #T1#
Grant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Grant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shady keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant is looking to pass into half guard but Shady pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shady is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Shady is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Grant has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shady is looking to defend but Grant has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shady! Grant pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shady taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyrone Grant!
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Event:
Revolution XC 7
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vignisson.
Grant feinted with a counter takedown.
Grant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vignisson avoids it really well and circles away.
Sigurmann Vignisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Vignisson misses with a left hand #CL#
and Grant counters by moving into the clinch.
Vignisson effectively controlling the action here.
Vignisson just leaning against Grant, taking a breather.
Vignisson tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Vignisson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
Grant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vignisson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Vignisson.
Vignisson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vignisson.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Vignisson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
Grant tries to score a body lock takedown but Vignisson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vignisson scores with a knee to the head.
Grant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vignisson landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
Grant takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
Vignisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Vignisson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vignisson stalling the fight.
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson controlling the action here for a moment.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Grant has been cut.
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Grant is rocked!
Knees to the body from Vignisson.
Oh Grant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Vignisson.
Grant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vignisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4#
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
Grant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vignisson scores with a knee to the head.
Vignisson has Grant pressed against the cage.
Vignisson leaning against his opponent.
Vignisson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grant.
Grant seems to have got his legs back now.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vignisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
Vignisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Grant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vignisson connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back.
Grant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vignisson misses with an uppercut.
Vignisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vignisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vignisson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Vignisson.
Grant fails to land the takedown.
Vignisson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant slips a straight right by Vignisson.
Grant dives in for a single leg takedown but Vignisson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vignisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Vignisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Vignisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Vignisson has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vignisson landing knees to the head.
Vignisson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vignisson scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Vignisson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vignisson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Grant takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Grant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vignisson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vignisson misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Vignisson misses the target.
Vignisson loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Vignisson misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Vignisson forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Vignisson has him pressed against the cage.
Vignisson lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vignisson lands a good knee to the midsection. Grant won't want to take too many of those.
Vignisson slowing the pace effectively.
Vignisson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A knee to the head by Vignisson.
#T3#
Grant tries to score a body lock takedown but Vignisson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vignisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Vignisson stalling.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
Vignisson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vignisson tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Vignisson back against the cage.
Grant letting Vignisson take a breather here.
Vignisson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vignisson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Vignisson stalling in the clinch.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vignisson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Vignisson moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Vignisson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vignisson scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vignisson obliges.
Grant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vignisson landing knees to the body.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head.
Vignisson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vignisson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurmann Vignisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Grant's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vignisson.
Grant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vignisson throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vignisson throws a big shot that misses.
Grant defending well as Vignisson loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Vignisson clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vignisson throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vignisson.#CL2#
Vignisson pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Vignisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grant has Vignisson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vignisson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant has Vignisson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vignisson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vignisson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grant up against the cage.
Vignisson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vignisson can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Vignisson lands a knee to the body.
Vignisson taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Vignisson.
Vignisson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vignisson connects with a knee to the head.
Vignisson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Vignisson leaning against his opponent.
Vignisson pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sigurmann Vignisson.
Vignisson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vignisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vignisson throws out the jab.
Grant slips under a jab.
Sigurmann Vignisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vignisson misses with a looping left.
Grant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vignisson misses with a straight right.
Grant shoots for a takedown but Vignisson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Vignisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Vignisson.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Vignisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vignisson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grant slips under a jab.
Grant moves away from the strike by Vignisson.
Vignisson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vignisson wants it to stay on the feet.
Grant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vignisson defends well and Grant ends up having to push Vignisson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vignisson stuffs the takedown attempt from Grant. Grant gets slowly back to his feet.
Vignisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Vignisson.
Vignisson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Vignisson darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.
Vignisson with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Vignisson.
Vignisson looking to throw knees to the head but Grant is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant is working for takedown but Vignisson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vignisson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vignisson pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurmann Vignisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vignisson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigurmann Vignisson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 662 Round 4
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aki.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Aki shows good takedown defense.
Aki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant slips a straight right by Aki.
Grant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aki throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant misses with a takedown attempt
and Aki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki misses with a hook.
A left lands for Aki.
Grant misses with a takedown attempt
and Aki counters with a straight right hand.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Grant.
Grant moves forwards but Aki connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Grant fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Aki - just one landing.
Aki throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aki defends it well.
Grant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aki connects with a looping right hand.
Grant tries for a takedown but Aki circles away easily
and Aki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Grant misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Aki to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant misses with a takedown
letting Aki counter with a right hand.
Aki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
Aki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grant shoots and misses
and Aki counters with a left and a right that stings Grant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aki scores with a nice right hand.
Grant with a poor takedown
and Aki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Grant fails with the takedown
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aki.
Aki misses with an uppercut.
Grant feints the counter takedown.
Aki cracks Grant with a good jab.
Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aki.
Aki scores with a nice head shot.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aki.
Grant with the counter takedown but Aki avoids it easily.#T4#
Aki throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Aki lands with a right hand.
Aki cracks Grant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aki counters with a straight right hand.
Grant shoots and misses
and Aki counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Aki.
Grant misses with a takedown
and Aki 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.
Purple Aki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grant's head backwards.
Aki misses with a looping right.
Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grant thinking.
Grant tries for a takedown but Aki circles away easily
and Aki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aki tries to avoid it but Grant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aki to the ground. Aki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Grant.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Aki misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aki defends well and Grant ends up having to push Aki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Aki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Aki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aki throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant unleashes a big counter combination but Aki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aki catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aki counters with a stiff right hand.
Aki scores with a jab to the head.
Aki connects with a nice looking jab.
Grant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Grant has his takedown stuffed
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant slips under a jab from Aki.
Aki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Grant with a poor takedown
and Aki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Purple Aki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Aki - just one landing.
Grant has his takedown stuffed
and Aki counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Grant might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Aki has got the better of the exchanges.
Grant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Aki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
Aki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant misses with a takedown
and Aki counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant is breathing heavily.
A big left from Aki misses.
Grant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Grant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grant wants to control but Aki is keeping him busy. #T4#
Aki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aki wants to control but Grant postures up.
Aki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Grant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aki stops Grant from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Grant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Aki.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant staying out of range there.
Aki just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant fails with the takedown
and Aki counters with a right hand to the body.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Grant.#T1#
Aki misses with a straight left.
Aki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aki throws a big shot that misses.
Aki throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aki throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aki defends it well.#TD2#
Grant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aki on his heels. He'll look to pass Aki's guard now, I'm sure.
Grant trying to control but Aki is working from the bottom.
Aki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aki, not yet. #T2#
Aki wants to stand up but Grant is controlling him.
Aki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grant passes Aki's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Aki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aki tries to get to full guard but Grant has control of the leg.
Aki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aki tries to get out of the position.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Grant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aki is just riding it out for now. Grant eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Grant wants to work for an arm triangle but Aki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Grant seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grant wants to work for an arm triangle but Aki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aki keeping hold of Grant's head, controlling as best he can.
Grant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aki wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grant is working for a kimura but Aki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Grant seems to be looking for submissions.
Grant wants to free his trapped foot but Aki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tyrone Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrone Grant.
I think Aki 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Purple Aki!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Purple Aki!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Purple Aki!
Purple Aki wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 662 Round 3
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Grant with a poor takedown
and Coi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Tyrone Grant has been cut.
Coi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Coi.
Coi stuffs the takedown.
Coi throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dung Coi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Grant.
Coi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grant fails with the takedown
and Coi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coi lands a jab to Grant's midsection.#KD#
Coi lands a big shot that drops Grant! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Grant is rocked!#T1##SUB2#
Grant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coi defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coi tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Coi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Grant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant trying to control the position here. #T2##SUB2#
Grant has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Coi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Grant has tightened it up now! Coi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyrone Grant!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 662 Round 2
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Light has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grant tries to pull guard but Light holds him up against the cage and eventually Grant drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Light breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Copper Light seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Light has managed to clinch.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Light's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant looks for a takedown but Light sprawls well.
Grant looks for a takedown but Light sprawls well.
Copper Light has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Grant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Grant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Light misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1##TD#
Light closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grant to the mat! Grant manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Grant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grant trying to keep a closed guard but Light is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Grant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Light gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Grant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Light decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grant, up you get!
Light stuffs the takedown.
Light seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grant misses with a takedown attempt - Light sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Light slaps away a takedown attempt from Grant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Light feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grant looks for a takedown but Light sprawls well.
Grant closes the distance and clinches up with Light, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes Light against the cage but Light circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Grant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Light to the mat! Light manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Grant prevents Light from getting back to his feet.
Light keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Light wants to stand but Grant is controlling the position.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Light is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Light wants to improve his position but instead Grant has moved into half guard.
Light is trying to stand back up but Grant is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grant maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Light could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Grant has cracked it and Light is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Grant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrone Grant!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 662 Round 1
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcgregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Mcgregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grant is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcgregor off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Grant has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mcgregor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grant thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grant is persistently looking for the submission but Mcgregor is defending it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Grant has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mcgregor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Mcgregor is having to fend off submission attempts from Grant, who is looking to sink in the choke. Grant doesn't have the hooks in though and Mcgregor manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Mcgregor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Mcgregor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcgregor is pushing down on Grant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grant is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcgregor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grant is trying to control but can't.
Grant is looking to improve his position.
Mcgregor scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgregor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mcgregor controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcgregor with the ground and pound from mount.
Grant wants to hold on but Mcgregor pushes him away.
Grant gets back to half guard.
Grant is controlling Mcgregor's trapped leg to prevent Mcgregor from advancing to side control.
Grant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgregor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB#
Mcgregor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grant is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcgregor, into his guard. #REVB#
Grant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgregor's head.#SUB#
Grant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grant has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgregor's legs - danger averted.
Grant looking to pass the guard.
Mcgregor being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB#
Mcgregor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Grant stacks Mcgregor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Grant!
Mcgregor stops Grant from passing to mount.
Grant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgregor keeps working.
Grant remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Grant tries for a kimura but Mcgregor is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrone Grant will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Mcgregor clinches up with Grant and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mcgregor manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Grant gets a takedown into half guard.
Mcgregor is looking to get back to is feet but Grant passes into side control.
Mcgregor tries to bench press Grant off him but Grant keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor is working hard here to advance position.
Grant trying to control the action but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Grant throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Mcgregor wants to control but Grant postures up.
Mcgregor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Grant prevents Mcgregor from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Grant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcgregor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Grant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcgregor tries to bench press Grant off him but Grant keeps the position. #SUB2#
Grant goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcgregor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grant's guard! Nice work there by Mcgregor! #T2#
Mcgregor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mcgregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgregor has managed to get both his arms back between Grant's legs - danger averted.
Mcgregor wanted to stand there but Grant had control of the position.
Mcgregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgregor won't allow Grant to get back to his feet. #SU#
Grant is working an open guard so Mcgregor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Grant drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgregor is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Grant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Mcgregor is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
Grant postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgregor keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Grant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcgregor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcgregor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tyrone Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Mcgregor gets to his feet - Grant follows without any prompting. #T4#
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgregor tries to sprawl out of it but Grant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcgregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgregor stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Mcgregor dives in and scores a takedown into Grant's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grant manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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 TJ Mcgregor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mcgregor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grant to the ground. Mcgregor is now in Grant's guard.
Mcgregor wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving. #SUB2#
Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgregor distracts Grant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcgregor wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grant is looking to stand up but Mcgregor isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SU#
Grant is working an open guard so Mcgregor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Grant gets caught napping as Mcgregor dives in and scores a takedown. Grant manages to retain guard.
Mcgregor wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgregor wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
Grant 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.#SUB2#
Mcgregor content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Grant has locked up a guillotine! Grant's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mcgregor is holding on here and Grant must be using up a lot of energy. Mcgregor has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Grant gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Grant!
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