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Event:
LH42: Xyd vs Out
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1# Grayson dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Grayson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Grayson throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range. We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Grayson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. A punch combination from Grayson misses. A telegraphed right hand from Grayson misses the target. Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Grayson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Grayson swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grayson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grayson lands a body shot.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Richard Grayson has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss! Jackson misses with a body shot.
Grayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It seemed like Grayson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jackson slips a jab from Grayson.#T1# A slow jab from Grayson misses its intended target. Jackson misses with a wild body shot. Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Grayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grayson misses with a looping left. Jackson misses with a low kick. A jab from Grayson misses. As Grayson looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Grayson just gets out of the way. Grayson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson cracks Grayson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jackson slips under a jab. A jab from Grayson misses. Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A jab from Grayson misses. Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayson. Grayson throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it. Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayson moves away. Grayson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL# Jackson pushes Grayson up against the cage in a clinch. Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands with a right to the head. Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson can't break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Grayson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grayson walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson. Grayson throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily. A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot. Grayson throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A cross from Jackson lands.#T3# Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grayson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grayson. Grayson 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. Grayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Jackson misses. Jackson tries to move into range but Grayson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Grayson 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.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Grayson counters with a nice uppercut. Grayson connects with the punch. Jackson connects with the punch. Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grayson in his tracks. Grayson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand. Jackson blocks a jab. Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grayson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Grayson slips the punch. It seemed like Grayson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Grayson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4# A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Grayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Jackson slips under a jab. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Grayson. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Grayson cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jackson moves away from the strike by Grayson. Grayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grayson. Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top. Jab by Jackson. Jackson slips a straight right by Grayson. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grayson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grayson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head. Grayson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Jackson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jackson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Richard Grayson's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##KD# Jackson drops Grayson with a beautiful combination! Grayson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!#ROC# Grayson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Jackson throws a head kick but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him? Grayson lands with a nice body punch. Jackson slips a straight right by Grayson. Grayson throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grayson can do to turn this around? Jackson drops Grayson with a naaaaasty hook - Grayson is in real trouble here! Jackson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson! In his post fight interview, Michael Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
LIA 39: Must Be Exhausting
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Cutolo on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nice jab there from Grayson. Cutolo ducks under a wild hook from Grayson. Cutolo is looking to counter punch. Cutolo slips under a jab from Grayson. Cutolo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Grayson scores with the left hand. Cutolo knows he should have avoided that one. Grayson scores with a jab to the body. Cutolo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Grayson throws a series of punches but Cutolo moves out of range. As Grayson looks to move away, Cutolo throws a big counter combo but Grayson just gets out of the way. Cutolo takes one to the chin there. Cutolo moves out of range of the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Grayson with a jab. Cutolo avoids the body shot from Grayson.
It looked like Cutolo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cutolo staying out of range there. It looked like Cutolo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cutolo on the wrong end of a nice jab. Grayson looks to land a combination but Cutolo avoids it well. #T1# Grayson scores with a nice head shot. Grayson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Cutolo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grayson cracks Cutolo with a good jab. Grayson lands a jab. Grayson lands a jab. Cutolo fails in his attempt to clinch. Cutolo slips a straight right by Grayson. A jab from Grayson misses. Nice straight punches there by Grayson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grayson. Grayson looks to throw the jab but Cutolo is out of range. Grayson scores with a punch to the head. Cutolo slips a jab from Grayson. Cutolo is looking to counter punch.#T2# Grayson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cutolo counters with a left and a right that stings Grayson. Grayson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cutolo is looking to clinch. A little jabbing left from Grayson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Grayson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cutolo is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Grayson misses with a straight left. Grayson swinging wildly here.
Grayson connects with a body shot. Grayson looks to land a left hand but Cutolo moved out of range nicely. Grayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cutolo manages to avoid it. Cutolo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cutolo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Grayson scores with a punch to the head.#T3# Grayson misses with a right hand enabling Cutolo to counter with a crisp jab. Grayson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cutolo to counter with a crisp jab. Grayson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cutolo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Grayson lands a nice shot that snaps Cutolo's head back.
Richard Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grayson thuds his right hand into Cutolo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jab by Grayson. Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've been informed that Grayson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Grayson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cutolo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Cutolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cutolo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like Cutolo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# Cutolo slips a straight right by Grayson. Cutolo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grayson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Grayson clobbers Cutolo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Grayson 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. A jab from Grayson misses. Cutolo wants to clinch but Grayson slips to the side and Grayson counters with a stiff right hand. Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutolo. A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cutolo slips under a jab. Grayson misses the jab. Grayson misses with a straight left. Cutolo fails in his attempt to clinch. Grayson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cutolo moves in looking to clinch but Grayson pushes him off. Cutolo slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Grayson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Cutolo tries to clinch up. Grayson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Grayson lunges at Cutolo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cutolo's hand. Grayson misses with an uppercut
and Cutolo counters with a nice body shot. Grayson misses with a straight left. Cutolo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nice shot lands for Grayson. Grayson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Grayson throws an overhand right that lands on Cutolo's shoulder, as Cutolo tries to avoid the shot. Cutolo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cutolo slips under a jab from Grayson. Cutolo wants to clinch up but Grayson keeps it at a distance.#CL# Cutolo has closed the distance and engaged Grayson in a clinch.
Grayson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Grayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Cutolo tries to work over Grayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graysons head. Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo tries a body shot but Grayson blocks it.
Cutolo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Grayson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutolo has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo. Grayson takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson. Cutolo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A short left from Cutolo. Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Grayson breaks the clinch.
#T2# Nice shot lands for Grayson. Grayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cutolo. Cutolo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cutolo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grayson. Cutolo walks into a straight right hand from Grayson. Grayson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cutolo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grayson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Richard Grayson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Grayson throws a lazy right hand but Cutolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It looked like Cutolo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutolo. Grayson misses with a hook
and Grayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Grayson takes a swing at Cutolo's ribcage but misses. A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Grayson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Cutolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grayson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jab by Grayson. Cutolo misses with an uppercut. Grayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cutolo counters with a straight right hand. Cutolo throws a hook to the side of Grayson's head but Grayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cutolo is looking to clinch but Grayson is avoiding it.
Grayson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cutolo's head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grayson. Grayson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cutolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Grayson throws a series of punches but Cutolo avoids them all with ease. Cutolo throwing a counter right hand but Grayson manages to avoid it. Grayson cracks Cutolo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Grayson looks to land a left hand but Cutolo moved out of range nicely. Grayson throws out a loose jab but Cutolo uses good head movement to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cutolo slips a straight right by Grayson.#CL# Grayson gets tackled into the cage by Cutolo. Cutolo maintains the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head. Cutolo misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo. Still in the clinch, Cutolo scores with a nice short uppercut. Raffaele Cutolo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson. Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Grayson will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Grayson missing with a left hand there. Cutolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grayson misses with a hook
and Cutolo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grayson misses with a hook
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand. Some wild striking there from Grayson.
#CL# Grayson tries to keep at a distance but Cutolo has taken the fight into the clinch. Cutolo misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grayson blocking some punches.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it. Grayson blocks a body shot from Cutolo. Cutolo scores with a shot to the side of Grayson's head. #T1# Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it. Grayson tries to circle away but Cutolo has him pinned against the cage. Grayson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo. Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it. Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grayson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cutolo has double underhooks. Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo. Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch. Grayson blocking some punches.
#T2# Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses. Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch. Grayson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Grayson breaks the clinch.
Cutolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutolo. #CL# Grayson gets tackled into the cage by Cutolo. Cutolo maintains the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson. Richard Grayson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo. Cutolo cracks Grayson with a nice body shot.#T3# Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Grayson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo. Cutolo tries to work over Grayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson. Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Grayson wants to break free but Cutolo has control.
Cutolo lands a right hand. #T4# Cutolo lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson. Raffaele Cutolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it. Cutolo tries to work over Grayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cutolo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grayson backwards. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Grayson breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grayson looks to throw the jab but Cutolo is out of range. Cutolo throwing a counter right hand but Grayson manages to avoid it. Grayson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cutolo should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight! Raffaele Cutolo showed his dominance in that final round. I think Grayson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Grayson! Richard Grayson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Soylent Green for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
LIA 36: Call The Medics
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##KD# Oooooh!!! Grayson has knocked Radyys down with a huge combo! Grayson steps away and waves a wobbly Radyys back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Radyys is rocked! Grayson scores with a hook to the body. Radyys takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Radyys is still on wobbly legs! Can Grayson finish him? BAM! Grayson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Radyys like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Richard Grayson! Richard Grayson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Soylent Green logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
LIA 31: You're Not A Golfer
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1# Grayson misses with a wild body shot. Fidence slips a jab and a cross from Grayson.
Grayson throws a body shot but no joy. Fidence scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT# It looks like Richard Grayson has been cut. Fidence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Grayson connects with a body shot. Fidence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Grayson takes a swing at Fidence's ribcage but misses. Fidence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grayson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Grayson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fidence misses with a wild body shot. Grayson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fidence swings for the body but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Grayson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Grayson throws a body punch but Fidence moves out of range. Grayson throws a series of punches but Fidence moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. Fidence does a little dance to reset his feet. Grayson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grayson connects with a body shot.#T1# Grayson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fidence blocks a jab. Fidence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. Fidence does a little dance to reset his feet. As Grayson tries to get set, Fidence tries to push him back and clinch up but Grayson manages to avoid the attempt. Fidence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson blocks a low kick nicely. Fidence has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Fidence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grayson throws a body punch but Fidence moves out of range. Fidence connects with a nice looking jab.
Grayson takes a swing at Fidence's ribcage but misses. Fidence connects with a body shot that sends Grayson's belly button to the back. Jab from Fidence. Grayson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fidence. Grayson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fidence rather than just go for the knockout. Fidence avoids the body shot from Grayson.
Grayson misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fidence.
#T2# Fidence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grayson.
Grayson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fidence is just out of range. Fidence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Grayson looks to land a combination but Fidence avoids it well. Grayson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fidence dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Grayson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fidence. A decent looking cross lands there for Fidence. Grayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fidence scores with the left hand. Grayson knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT# That has opened up Richard Grayson's cut even more. Fidence sizes up Grayson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Grayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fidence. Fidence slips under a jab. Fidence looks for the body kick but Grayson saw that one coming. Grayson lands with a shot to the body. Fidence is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3# Grayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fidence.
Grayson misses with a body shot.
Grayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fidence.
Fidence throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Fidence connects with a leg kick. Grayson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fidence bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Grayson misses with a wild body shot. Fidence wants to clinch. Grayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fidence.
Grayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A punch combination from Fidence misses. Grayson misses with a wild body shot. Grayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4# Fidence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grayson. A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. Fidence does a little dance to reset his feet. Grayson takes a swing at Fidence's ribcage but misses. Fidence misses with a body shot.
Grayson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Grayson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fidence avoids the body shot from Grayson.
Fidence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grayson. Fidence slips a jab and a cross from Grayson.
#CL# Fidence closes the distance and clinches. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Fidence lands a right hand. Fidence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fidence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fidence tries to work over Grayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Grayson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fidence getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Grayson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Fidence dominated that round. The cut man is working on Richard Grayson's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##KD# Oh, that's a big right hand from Fidence and Grayson goes tumbling to the canvas! Fidence follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC# Grayson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grayson can do anything to dispel that myth. Fidence working Grayson over with strikes. Grayson is still in real trouble! Can Fidence finish him? Fidence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Fidence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grayson has managed to free his arm - good work. Fidence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Grayson seems to have recovered his senses. Fidence throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Fidence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grayson can do to turn this around? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fidence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Fidence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Fidence trying to pass the guard but Grayson defending well. Fidence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1# Ground and pound from Fidence. Fidence not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fidence has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Fidence thows a huge punch but Grayson dodges it nicely.
Fidence scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Grayson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fidence scores with a couple of nice shots. Fidence missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Fidence seems to be working for a kimura but Grayson defends the submission attempt. Grayson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fidence. Fidence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# Fidence working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT# The cut above Richard Grayson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Grayson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Con Fidence! Con Fidence was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
LIA 29: Calmer Than You Are
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1# Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grayson pinned against the cage. Grayson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A quick step to the side and Grayson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Grayson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2# Souza gets a takedown into half guard. Souza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grayson! Souza controlling from mount. #SUB2# Souza is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Grayson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Grayson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Souza anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Grayson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Souza slips an arm under Grayson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Souza has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Souza is squeezing on Grayson like an anaconda would it's prey. Grayson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Souza! Ronaldo Souza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
LIA 25: In Bed With Everybody
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1# Grayson cracks Knorr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT# It looks like Matheus Knorr has been cut. Knorr darts in looking for a takedown but Grayson gets double underhooks and turns Knorr into the cage. Grayson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Knorr looks for a takedown but Grayson sprawls well. Grayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Grayson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Knorr out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Grayson! Richard Grayson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Soylent Green logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
LIA 18: A Stranger In The Alps
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Grayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGillicutty sees it coming and avoids it easily. Grayson misses with a hook. McGillicutty ducked under it nicely. A cross from Grayson lands. A big right from Grayson misses. Grayson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. McGillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grayson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Grayson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGillicutty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grayson. Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss! McGillicutty doesn't manage to clinch there - Grayson circles away.
Grayson missing with a left hand there. McGillicutty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McGillicutty tries to clinch but Grayson is having none of it. Grayson throws the left hand but McGillicutty avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grayson misses with an uppercut. McGillicutty saw that one coming. Grayson catches McGillicutty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McGillicutty tries to clinch but Grayson is having none of it. #CL# McGillicutty rushes Grayson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGillicutty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grayson. #BC2# Grayson breaks from the clinch.
McGillicutty moves out of range of the strikes. Grayson throws a hook to the side of McGillicutty's head but McGillicutty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McGillicutty tries to clinch up but Grayson circles away and keeps his distance. McGillicutty is looking to clinch but Grayson is avoiding it.
Grayson throws a right hand that misses
and McGillicutty counters with a series of strikes. Grayson will be more careful next time no doubt. Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss! McGillicutty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Grayson 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. McGillicutty scores with a one two! Grayson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT# It looks like Richard Grayson has been cut. Nice defenses there by McGillicutty. Grayson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grayson swings widly with a right hand
and McGillicutty counters with a three punch combo that has Grayson backing up. Grayson nods at McGillicutty to acknowledge the strikes. McGillicutty throws a series of punches but Grayson moves out of range. Grayson digs a good body shot into McGillicutty's ribs. Grayson misses with a looping right.#T2# A swing and a miss from Grayson.#CL# McGillicutty clinches up against the cage. Grayson tries to break free but McGillicutty pushes him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by McGillicutty. Grayson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grayson is trying to force a seperation but McGillicutty has the dominant position. A short body shot lands from McGillicutty as the two fighters clinch.
McGillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. McGillicutty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGillicutty blocks an uppercut.
Grayson gets through McGillicutty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from McGillicutty. McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McGillicutty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grayson backwards. A nice left hand lands by McGillicutty.
Grayson takes a shot to the head. Grayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC2# Grayson breaks from the clinch.
McGillicutty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grayson. McGillicutty wants to clinch. Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson throws out a loose jab but McGillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it. Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGillicutty. Grayson connects with a body shot that sends McGillicutty's belly button to the back. Grayson misses with a straight right. McGillicutty tries to clinch but Grayson moves out of range. Nice defenses there by McGillicutty.#CL# McGillicutty drives through and clinches with Grayson against the cage.
McGillicutty stalling.
Grayson throws a head punch that misses. Grayson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4##BC2# Grayson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. McGillicutty does a little dance to reset his feet. McGillicutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grayson. Sloppy strikes from Grayson. Those never looked like landing. McGillicutty scores with a one two! Grayson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Grayson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGillicutty doesn't seem bothered though. McGillicutty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. McGillicutty slips a straight right by Grayson. McGillicutty slips a jab and a cross from Grayson.
Nice uppercut lands for Grayson. That snapped McGillicutty's head back.
Grayson throws a big shot that misses. Grayson throws an overhand right that lands on McGillicutty's shoulder, as McGillicutty tries to avoid the shot. Richard Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGillicutty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGillicutty slips under a jab. No joy there for Grayson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGillicutty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Grayson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Richard Grayson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Grayson misses with a straight left. Grayson throws a looping overhand right but McGillicutty ducks down to avoid it. McGillicutty throws a series of strikes that have Grayson backpedaling.
Grayson throws an overhand right that lands on McGillicutty's shoulder, as McGillicutty tries to avoid the shot. As Grayson looks to move away, McGillicutty throws a big counter combo but Grayson just gets out of the way. Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss! McGillicutty tries to clinch there but Grayson circles away.
Nice defenses there by McGillicutty. McGillicutty is looking for a counter combo. Grayson misses with a looping left. Grayson throws a hook but McGillicutty blocks it. McGillicutty staying out of range there. As Grayson looks to move away, McGillicutty throws a big counter combo but Grayson just gets out of the way. No joy there for Grayson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Grayson misses its intended target. Grayson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Grayson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGillicutty circles away quickly and effectively. Grayson throws a right hand that misses
and McGillicutty counters with a right hand to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! McGillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grayson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL# McGillicutty clinches with his opponent.
Grayson tries to break the clinch but McGillicutty is controlling the position. Grayson misses with a punch on the inside.
McGillicutty slows down the pace here.
Grayson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. McGillicutty taking a breather. With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGillicutty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grayson's brow. McGillicutty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grayson's efforts to push away. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2# Grayson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grayson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGillicutty circles away quickly and effectively. McGillicutty misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# McGillicutty tries to clinch there but Grayson circles away.
McGillicutty moves in looking to clinch but Grayson pushes him off. McGillicutty fails to land with a series of punches.
Grayson misses with an uppercut. McGillicutty saw that one coming. McGillicutty tries to close the distance and clinch but Grayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Grayson missing with a left hand there. McGillicutty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Grayson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# McGillicutty moves into range and clinches up with Grayson. Grayson is trying to push McGillicutty away but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Grayson tries a body shot but McGillicutty blocks it.
Grayson has had enough of the clinch but McGillicutty keeps him there for the moment. Grayson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Grayson letting McGillicutty take a breather here. Grayson blocks a body shot from McGillicutty. #T3##BC2# Grayson breaks the clinch.
Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson misses with a straight right. McGillicutty tries to clinch but Grayson moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Grayson. Those never looked like landing. A nice combination there by McGillicutty.
Richard Grayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches. Buzz McGillicutty has scored more points in the clinch so far. McGillicutty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grayson up against the cage.#BC2# Grayson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McGillicutty is looking for a counter combo. Grayson throws a hook but McGillicutty avoids it easily. McGillicutty appears to be looking for a big counter. McGillicutty moves away from the strike by Grayson. McGillicutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grayson. Grayson looks to throw the jab but McGillicutty is out of range. #T4# Grayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Grayson misses. Grayson throws a hook but McGillicutty blocks it. McGillicutty misses with a double jab.
As McGillicutty backs off Grayson throws a huge counter combo but McGillicutty manages to avoid it all. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grayson misses with a combination
and McGillicutty counters with a one-two to the body. McGillicutty lands with a nice combination. Grayson backs away looking to recover. Grayson misses with an uppercut. McGillicutty saw that one coming. McGillicutty closes the distance looking to clinch and Grayson counters with a lovely straight right hand! McGillicutty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grayson. A decent looking cross lands there for Grayson. Grayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGillicutty moves away. Grayson misses with an uppercut
and McGillicutty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Grayson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Richard Grayson'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# McGillicutty blocks a jab. Grayson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Grayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McGillicutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McGillicutty is looking for a counter combo. McGillicutty wants to clinch up but Grayson keeps it at a distance. Grayson loads up on a big right hand but McGillicutty slips the punch. A right-left combo lands from McGillicutty. A jab from Grayson misses. Nice defenses there by McGillicutty.#KD# McGillicutty lands a left and a right that send Grayson crashing to the mat, dazed. McGillicutty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Grayson is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. As Grayson looks to move away, McGillicutty throws a big counter combo but Grayson just gets out of the way. Grayson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGillicutty finish him? Grayson throws a right hand that misses
and McGillicutty counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Grayson has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buzz McGillicutty!
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Event:
LIA 14: Stay Out Of Malibu!
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1# Rakell with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rakell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT# It looks like Rickard Rakell has been cut. Grayson misses with a hook. Rakell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grayson. Rakell tries to bum rush Grayson with a series of wild strikes but Grayson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rakell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#KD# Grayson sends Rakell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grayson is motioning to the referee to let Rakell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Rakell is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grayson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rakell is still on wobbly legs! Can Grayson finish him? Rakell 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. Grayson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Rakell connects with a jab. Rakell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grayson under the eye. Rakell slips a straight right by Grayson. Rakell seems to have recovered his senses. Rakell throws a jab but it's blocked by Grayson. Rakell swinging wildly here.
Rakell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grayson under the eye. Grayson cracks Rakell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rakell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rakell lands a body shot.
Rakell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grayson.
Rakell throws an overhand right that lands on Grayson's shoulder, as Grayson tries to avoid the shot. Rakell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1# Rakell lands a body shot.
Rakell works Grayson's body with a nice hook.#CL2# Rakell has Grayson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Grayson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Rakell. Those never looked like landing. Rakell slips under a jab. Rakell lands with a nice body punch. Grayson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rakell lands a two punch combo.
Rakell lands a jab to Grayson's midsection. Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rakell. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rakell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Rakell. Rakell takes one to the chin there. Nice uppercut lands for Rakell. That snapped Grayson's head back.
Grayson throws a good cross that connects.
Grayson connects with a nice looking jab.
Grayson throws a right hand that Rakell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rakell also avoids with ease. Rakell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Grayson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Some wild striking there from Rakell.
#T2# Grayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rakell. Grayson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rakell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Rakell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A jab from Grayson misses. BOOM! Grayson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rakell. Rakell tries to recover but Grayson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rakell lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Grayson! Richard Grayson made sure to mention his sponsor, Soylent Green in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1# Grayson connects with the punch. Grayson scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2# It looks like Jesper Kupkooip has been cut. Richard Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A left and a right from Grayson both land. Nice combination. Grayson looks to throw the jab but Kupkooip is out of range. Kupkooip moves out of range as Grayson strikes. Kupkooip appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Grayson has knocked Kupkooip down with a huge combo! Grayson steps away and waves a wobbly Kupkooip back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grayson throws a lazy right hand but Kupkooip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grayson misses the jab. Kupkooip tries to counter with a takedown but Grayson is quick to defend against it. Grayson connects with a right hand. Kupkooip shakes it off.#CUT2# Jesper Kupkooip's cut is getting worse. Some wild striking there from Grayson.
#KD2# Grayson cracks Kupkooip with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grayson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kupkooip to stand back up! Grayson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kupkooip at a distance.
#T1# Grayson misses with a straight left. Kupkooip needs to keep his hands up - Grayson had a free shot at his head there. Richard Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A big left from Grayson misses. Grayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kupkooip feinted with a counter takedown. Grayson throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Kupkooip decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grayson's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Grayson keeping moving, preventing Kupkooip from controlling successfully. Kupkooip throws a big right hand that misses. Kupkooip is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kupkooip loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kupkooip wants to control from the top but Grayson keeps moving. #T2# Kupkooip wants to pass the guard but Grayson is keeping the position. Grayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kupkooip passes easily into side control. Nice work. Kupkooip has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB# Kupkooip looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Kupkooip tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kupkooip has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Kupkooip tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB# Kupkooip tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kupkooip has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Kupkooip tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB# Kupkooip wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grayson, who protects the arm well. Kupkooip in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB# Kupkooip tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kupkooip controls the position from side control.#SUB# Kupkooip tries for a kimura but Grayson is defending well. Kupkooip working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kupkooip thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Grayson is pushing Kupkooip's head away, looking to escape. Kupkooip manages to hold on to the position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Grayson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jesper Kupkooip's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Kupkooip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grayson throws out a loose jab but Kupkooip uses good head movement to avoid it. Kupkooip half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kupkooip takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kupkooip slips a jab from Grayson. Grayson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kupkooip throws a big counter combination but Grayson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Grayson lunges at Kupkooip with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kupkooip's hand. #CUT2# Jesper Kupkooip's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Grayson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kupkooip half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grayson feints a jab promting Kupkooip to slip. Grayson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kupkooip slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Kupkooip on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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! Grayson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kupkooip has time to react.#CUT2# Jeez, Jesper Kupkooip's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1# Grayson punishes Kupkooip's body with a nice straight punch. Kupkooip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kupkooip half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Grayson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kupkooip looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Grayson scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Grayson misses with an uppercut. Kupkooip appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kupkooip has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grayson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kupkooip's head. Grayson 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. Grayson throws out a powerful jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesper Kupkooip's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richard Grayson! Richard Grayson very nearly forgot to thank Soylent Green amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1# Padilla moves in looking to clinch but Grayson pushes him off.#CL# Padilla forces Grayson back against the cage and clinches. Grayson throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Padilla. Grayson lands with a right to the head. Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Padilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Grayson tries a body shot but Padilla blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grayson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Padilla backwards. A short uppercut from Grayson. Grayson misses with a punch on the inside.
Padilla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Padilla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Grayson. Padilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Padilla struggles to land a body shot inside as Grayson controls his hands.
Grayson throws a head punch that misses. Grayson pushes Padilla back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Grayson misses with a short punch on the inside. Grayson struggles to land a body shot inside as Padilla controls his hands.
Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grayson lands with a left to the head. Grayson misses with a body punch.
Grayson misses with a punch on the inside.
Grayson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Padilla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grayson blocks the elbow strike.
#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Padilla. Grayson lands with a right to the head. Grayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Padilla misses with a body punch.
Grayson swings wildly with an uppercut but Padilla uses good head movement to avoid it. Padilla throws an elbow but it misses.
Grayson lands with a light punch inside. Grayson misses with some punches.
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! A left hand lands to the body for Grayson.
Grayson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Padilla backwards. Padilla blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grayson. Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Padilla. Grayson misses with a short punch on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Grayson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Padilla. Grayson has a couple of punches blocked by Padilla.
Padilla prevents a body shot from Grayson. Grayson throws a head punch that misses. Grayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson misses with some punches.
Padilla pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Grayson misses with a hook from the clinch. Grayson works on Padilla's body with a couple of short punches. Padilla blocking some punches.
Grayson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Padilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Padilla lands an uppercut. Padilla lands a shot to the body. Padilla cracks Grayson with a nice body shot. Grayson struggles to land a body shot inside as Padilla controls his hands.
Grayson working aggressively here.
Grayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Padilla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Padilla backwards. Grayson scores with a hook to the body. Grayson misses with the head strike.
Grayson lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Grayson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Padilla wants to clinch. Grayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Padilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Grayson. Padilla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grayson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Padilla slips under a jab from Grayson. Padilla tries to clinch but Grayson is having none of it. Grayson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grayson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Padilla dodges the punch combination from Grayson.
Grayson keeps the fight on the outside. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grayson! But no joy. Padilla closes the distance but Grayson moves to the side and Grayson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Padilla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Grayson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Padilla slips a straight right by Grayson. Robin Padilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Padilla doesn't manage to clinch there - Grayson circles away.
Grayson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Grayson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Padilla moves in looking to clinch but Grayson pushes him off. A little jabbing left from Grayson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Padilla tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Grayson counters with a nice uppercut. Padilla ducks under a wild hook from Grayson. Grayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Padilla darts in trying to clinch and Grayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Padilla closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2# and Grayson counters with a nice right hand that sends Padilla toppling to the canvas! Padilla scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Grayson finish him?!#ROC2# Padilla is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Padilla looks to clinch and Grayson counters with a crisp right that sends Padilla to the canvas! Grayson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Grayson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1# Grayson throws out a loose jab but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it. Butcher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT# It looks like Jack Butcher has been cut. Grayson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Butcher darts in trying to clinch and Grayson counters with a huge left! Butcher is in big trouble! He's backing up but Grayson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Butcher from any more damage. A dominating finish by Grayson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Grayson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1# John defending well as Grayson loads up on a big left hand. Grayson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. John shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grayson pinned against the cage. Grayson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. John slips under a jab from Grayson. It looked like John was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Grayson cracks John with a good jab. John fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Grayson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. John shoots for a takedown but Grayson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corner John. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Grayson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but John moves out of range and avoids them all easily. John is looking for a counter combo. Richard Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Decent striking displayed by Grayson there. John looks for a takedown but Grayson sprawls well.#T1# A jab lands there for Grayson. Grayson connects with the punch. John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2# John is rocked! Grayson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes John! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Richard Grayson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1# Grayson looks to land a combination. Onorata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Grayson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Onorata. Onorata slips a jab from Grayson. Onorata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grayson circles away quickly and effectively. Grayson digs a good body shot into Onorata's ribs. Grayson throws a hook but Onorata blocks it. A head kick misses from Onorata. Grayson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Grayson lands a jab to the nose. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Onorata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grayson counters with a stiff right hand. Grayson throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Onorata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Onorata slips nicely into half guard. Onorata trying to control the action but Grayson is working from the bottom. #T1# Grayson is looking to escape. Onorata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Onorata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Onorata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grayson defending well though. Onorata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. It looks like Onorata might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Grayson cracks Onorata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Onorata shoots and misses and Grayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Onorata fails in his attempt to clinch. Onorata tries to clinch there but Grayson circles away.
Onorata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3# Grayson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Onorata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Grayson rushes Onorata with punches - Onorata moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Onorata goes down! Grayson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Grayson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Grayson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karalopolous. Karalopolous circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2# It looks like Dimi Karalopolous has been cut. Grayson misses with a straight right. It looked like Karalopolous was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grayson.#TD# Karalopolous closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Karalopolous working the ground and pound but Grayson is defending the strikes. Grayson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karalopolous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Karalopolous controlling the position. Grayson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grayson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karalopolous. Karalopolous working the head with strikes. Karalopolous sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grayson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Karalopolous seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Karalopolous throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Grayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grayson defending against the ground and pound. #T1# Grayson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB# Karalopolous is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grayson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The strikes coming from Karalopolous are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Karalopolous cracks Grayson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Grayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Karalopolous is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grayson has escaped the position, nice work there. The strikes coming from Karalopolous are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2# Karalopolous throws a strike aimed at the side of Grayson's head but Grayson avoids it well. Karalopolous lands an elbow. Karalopolous throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Grayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Grayson dodges the ground and pound from Karalopolous. Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Grayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Karalopolous working the ground and pound. Karalopolous tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Karalopolous throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3# Karalopolous connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grayson some visible discomfort.
Grayson dodges the ground and pound from Karalopolous. Karalopolous looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The strikes coming from Karalopolous are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Karalopolous connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grayson some visible discomfort.
Karalopolous trying to control the action but Grayson is working from the bottom. The ground and pound from Karalopolous seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Karalopolous landing a few strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grayson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Karalopolous thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Karalopolous scores with punches from side control. #T4# Grayson dodges the ground and pound from Karalopolous.#SUB# Karalopolous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Karalopolous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Karalopolous is working Grayson over with some ground and pound from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grayson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karalopolous lands a few punches from side control. Karalopolous in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Karalopolous trying to control the position but Grayson is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimi Karalopolous dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dimi Karalopolous's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Karalopolous uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayson. Karalopolous misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Richard Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Grayson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karalopolous. #TD# Grayson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Karalopolous keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grayson's head. Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Grayson blocks nicely. Karalopolous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karalopolous throws a big right hand that misses. Karalopolous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Grayson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Karalopolous stands up over Grayson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Karalopolous lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karalopolous's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Karalopolous throws a big right hand that misses. Karalopolous has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karalopolous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Grayson has wrist control. Karalopolous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Karalopolous thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2# Karalopolous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Grayson blocks nicely. Karalopolous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grayson can do to turn this around? Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Grayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A combination from Grayson does no damage. Grayson is breathing heavily. Karalopolous scores with a hook. Karalopolous shoots in but Grayson avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimi Karalopolous. That's going to take a lot out of him. Karalopolous shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grayson pinned against the cage. Grayson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3# Grayson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karalopolouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Grayson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grayson wants it to stay on the feet. Grayson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Karalopolous tries for a takedown but Grayson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Grayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD# Karalopolous scores with a takedown into Grayson's guard. Grayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Grayson has wrist control. Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Karalopolous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4# Grayson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Karalopolous with a nice head shot there. Dimi Karalopolous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Karalopolous postures up in Grayson's guard and throws a big left but Grayson blocks it. Karalopolous stands and throws Grayson's legs to the side, diving into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Karalopolous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Karalopolous misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grayson can't do much from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimi Karalopolous dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dimi Karalopolous's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Karalopolous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grayson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Grayson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jab, jab by Grayson - just one landing. Good exchange - Grayson coming out on top. Karalopolous throws a leg kick but Grayson sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD# Grayson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Karalopolous throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karalopolous. Karalopolous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Karalopolous trying to control but Grayson is working from the bottom. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Karalopolous preventing the sweep. Karalopolous throws a big right hand that misses. Karalopolous works over Grayson with some ground and pound from guard. Karalopolous cracks Grayson with a solid left hand. Grayson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karalopolous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Karalopolous distracts Grayson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Grayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karalopolous. Karalopolous throwing strikes but missing. Grayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Richard Grayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Grayson blocks nicely. Karalopolous content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Karalopolous is working Grayson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Karalopolous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Karalopolous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Grayson has wrist control. Karalopolous with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Karalopolous is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Karalopolous postures up.
#T3# Karalopolous slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Grayson keeping moving, preventing Karalopolous from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A swing and a miss from Grayson. Grayson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grayson wants it to stay on the feet. Grayson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karalopolous. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimi Karalopolous. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grayson throws a hook to the side of Karalopolous's head but Karalopolous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Karalopolous shoots for a double leg takedown but Grayson sprawls well. He's pushed Karalopolous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Grayson lands with a cross. Grayson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Nice takedown defense from Grayson. No joy for Karalopolous on that attempt. Richard Grayson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Karalopolous shoots in for a double leg but Grayson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Karalopolous avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karalopolous is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4# Grayson looks to land a right hand but Karalopolous moved out of range. Grayson throws the left hand but Karalopolous avoids the punch easily. Grayson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Grayson leaves Karalopolous with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Karalopolous takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Grayson throws a series of punches but Karalopolous avoids them all with ease. Karalopolous tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grayson is able to avoid easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Karalopolous decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karalopolous scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dimi Karalopolous is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Grayson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karalopolous.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Richard Grayson. I think Karalopolous 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimi Karalopolous!
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