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Event:
ABW 67 McBreezer - Takano
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Mcgruff misses.
Mcgruff misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgruff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgruff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgruff. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcgruff takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Mcgruff throws a series of punches but Kai avoids them all with ease.
Kai throws an off balance right hand
and Mcgruff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Kai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kai lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Kai digs a right hand into Mcgruff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgruff's gas tank.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.
Kai presses Mcgruff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kai stalls. #T1#
Kai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kai gets through Mcgruff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcgruff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgruffs head.
Mcgruff tries to break the clinch but Kai is controlling the position.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Kai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgruff's efforts to push away.
Kai lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Mcgruff is rocked!
Kai lands a right hand.
Oh Mcgruff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.
Kai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kai lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mcgruff to his knees! Kai keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Kai!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 51
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Two on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Test Two has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Mcgruff.
Two walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Two looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Two sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcgruff's guard. #SUB#
Mcgruff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Two trying to mount his opponent but Mcgruff defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgruff wants to control but Two is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Two has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Mcgruff defends it. #SUB2#
Two is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
Mcgruff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Two is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcgruff is refusing to be controlled, as Two sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mcgruff looking for submissions off his back.
Two is trying to control. Mcgruff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Two seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgruff defends the submission attempt.
Two passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcgruff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgruff wants to hold on but Two pushes him away.#T2#
Mcgruff is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Two working for a guillotine from mount but Mcgruff is in no mood to give up.
Mcgruff is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Two is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mcgruff to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mcgruff shrugs it off.
Two trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Two wants to finish this one by submission but Mcgruff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Two.
Two trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Mcgruff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcgruff regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgruff wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mcgruff is defending against the submission attempts here by Two.
#SUB2#
Two is working for a submission of some sort.
Two wants to pass to mount but Mcgruff is defending the position.
Mcgruff trying to control but Two postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Two trying to mount his opponent but Mcgruff defends it.
Mcgruff misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mcgruff is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Two is looking for a kimura but Mcgruff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Two to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Two is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Two is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Two looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Mcgruff defends it.
Mcgruff connecting with a few gentle strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Two dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
That's time! Mcgruff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mcgruff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Two clinches with his opponent.
Two taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcgruff prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgruff misses with a body punch.
Mcgruff looking to stall.
Two looking for a takedown.
Two wants a takedown.
Fist Mcgruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.#TD2#
Two ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Two no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Mcgruff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgruff has managed to get both his arms back between Two's legs - danger averted.
Mcgruff wants to get up but he can't break Two's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Two throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcgruff escapes and throws Two's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mcgruff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Two is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mcgruff trying to control the position but Two is working away.
Mcgruff is really struggling to control Two but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Two is looking for a sweep.
Mcgruff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Two is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcgruff off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Two is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mcgruff defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mcgruff tries to roll but Two sticks to his back.
#T2#
Two is not going to allow Mcgruff to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Mcgruff fending off the submission attempt from Two.
Mcgruff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Mcgruff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Two pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Two is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Two is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcgruff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgruff wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
#T3#
Mcgruff striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mcgruff trying to control here.
Mcgruff is looking for a sweep. Two is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgruff trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Two is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Two trying to control from half guard but Mcgruff is working away.
Mcgruff trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Two frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcgruff is looking to escape.
Mcgruff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcgruff is squirming around, avoiding Two's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Two goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mcgruff turns into him and now he's in Two's guard.
#SUB2#
Two working for submissions but it's allowed Mcgruff to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two tries to get to full guard but Mcgruff has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Test Two will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mcgruff feints a jab promting Two to slip. Mcgruff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Two slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mcgruff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Two fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Two takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcgruff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgruff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mcgruff.#CUT#
That has opened up Test Two's cut even more.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgruff as Two shoots in.
Test Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Two. Two circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgruff.
A left lands for Mcgruff.
The fight stays on the outside here - Two looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Two takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A jab from Mcgruff does it's job there.
Two takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcgruff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgruff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Two tries to clinch up
and Mcgruff counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Two is rocked!
Mcgruff stalks Two and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Two's face. Two staggers backwards, shaken.
Two is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgruff finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Test Two's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgruff looks to land a combination but Two avoids it well.
Mcgruff throws a shot to the body.
Mcgruff feints a jab promting Two to slip. Mcgruff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Two slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mcgruff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mcgruff tries to bum rush Two with a series of wild strikes but Two uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Two gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Two tries to pull guard but Mcgruff holds him up against the cage and eventually Two drops back down to his feet.
Fist Mcgruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.#T2##BC#
Mcgruff manages to break the clinch.
Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot lands for Mcgruff.#CL2#
Two moves into the clinch.
Two tries to pull guard but Mcgruff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Mcgruff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgruff cracks Two with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcgruff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Two on the side of the head.
Fist Mcgruff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgruff lands a nice hook to Two's body. Two takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist Mcgruff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgruff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcgruff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcgruff throws a good cross that connects.
Two tries for a takedown but Mcgruff circles away easily
and Mcgruff counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgruff lands with a nice combination. Two backs away looking to recover.
Two takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Mcgruff throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Two instigates a clinch.
Two prevents a body shot from Mcgruff. #TD2#
Two jumps guard.
Mcgruff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgruff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcgruff trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Mcgruff preventing the sweep. #T4#
Mcgruff trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Two 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.
Mcgruff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.#SUB2#
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgruff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Two, not yet.
Fist Mcgruff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgruff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcgruff throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgruff connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Mcgruff looking for a guillotine here but Two defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fist Mcgruff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Two 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Two!
Test Two thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 41 Jones - Mcgruff
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Mcgruff.
Jones moves out of range as Mcgruff strikes.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcgruff.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Mcgruff misses with a looping right.
Mcgruff cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgruff's shoulder, as Mcgruff tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgruff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcgruff misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgruff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Mcgruff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgruff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcgruff. Mcgruff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mcgruff 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.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgruff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones .
Mcgruff lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Mcgruff fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcgruff doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Mcgruff is rocked!
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Mcgruff is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgruff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgruff missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgruff throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgruff seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgruff.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgruff. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgruff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Jones . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones .
Jones tries to bum rush Mcgruff with a series of wild strikes but Mcgruff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Jones .
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Mcgruff's defenses.
Mcgruff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Mcgruff throws an overhand right that lands on Jones 's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mcgruff.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Mcgruff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgruff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcgruff tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks to land a combination but Mcgruff avoids it well. #KD#
Jones lands a left and a right that send Mcgruff crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Mcgruff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
Mcgruff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcgruff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mcgruff avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones .
Jones is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Jones .
Jones presses Mcgruff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones .
Mcgruff tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcgruff tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones keeps control of Mcgruff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Jones .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is working Mcgruff over against the cage.
Mcgruff looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Jones .
A short right from Jones .
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jones catches Mcgruff with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Mcgruff forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colt Jones !
Colt Jones retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 32
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcgruff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcgruff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mcgruff stalks Nathan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nathan's face. Nathan staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Ray Nathan has been cut.
Nathan misses the body punch
and Mcgruff counters with a left and a right that stings Nathan.
Mcgruff looks to land a combination. Nathan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgruff works the jab nicely.
Mcgruff throws a series of punches but Nathan moves out of range.
Mcgruff lands a right hook to the body.
Mcgruff scores with a decent looking hook.
Mcgruff clobbers Nathan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mcgruff loads up on a big right hand but Nathan slips the punch.
Mcgruff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nathan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcgruff 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.#T1#
Mcgruff throws a right hand that misses
and Nathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mcgruff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgruff pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nathan back to the cage. Mcgruff follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mcgruff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgruff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nathan.
Nathan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcgruff connects with a right hand. Nathan shakes it off.
A punch lands to the side of Nathan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcgruff swinging wildly here.
Nathan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mcgruff throws a right and a left that Nathan avoids nicely.
Nathan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgruff throws a series of punches but Nathan avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Mcgruff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nathan.
Mcgruff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgruff misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgruff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgruff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mcgruff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nathan can pounce on him.
Mcgruff misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Nathan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mcgruff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgruff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nathan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mcgruff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nathan.
#T3#
Mcgruff falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Nathan to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgruff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nathan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcgruff scores with a four punch combination!
Nathan lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcgruff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nathan counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgruff missing with a left hand there. Nathan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nathan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nathan misses with a looping right.
Nathan misses the jab.#T4#
Mcgruff throws a poor cross that misses
and Nathan counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgruff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcgruff looks to land a combination but Nathan avoids it well.
Nathan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the liver by Mcgruff. Beautiful body shot.
Nathan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgruff ducks under a wild hook from Nathan.
Mcgruff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nathan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff throws a right hand that Nathan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nathan also avoids with ease.
Nathan tries to move into range but Mcgruff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgruff misses with a double jab.
Nathan feints a counter leg kick.
Mcgruff lands with a cross.
Mcgruff lands with a nice combination. Nathan backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fist Mcgruff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan'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#
Some wild striking there from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff lands a jab.
Mcgruff misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff scores with the left hand. Nathan knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcgruff throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgruff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcgruff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nathan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcgruff blocks a jab.
Mcgruff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fist Mcgruff is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mcgruff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nathan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nathan slips a jab and a cross from Mcgruff.
It seemed like Nathan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nathan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mcgruff has got the better of the exchanges.
Mcgruff connects with a body shot.
Mcgruff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nathan jabs at Mcgruff's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgruff tries to bum rush Nathan with a series of wild strikes but Nathan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nathan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgruff is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgruff misses the target.
Mcgruff swinging wildly here.
Mcgruff misses with an uppercut.
Fist Mcgruff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgruff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nathan.
Nathan walks into a stiff left hand from Mcgruff.#T2#
Mcgruff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Mcgruff finds it's way through Nathan's defenses.
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!
Nathan digs a good hook to Mcgruff's body.
Fist Mcgruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nathan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nathan can do to turn this around?
Mcgruff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nathan momentarily.
Mcgruff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nathan throws out the jab.
Mcgruff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mcgruff throws a nice looking combination but Nathan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nathan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mcgruff with a body shot.
Nathan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nathan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgruff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgruff throws a body punch but Nathan moves out of range. #T3#
Nathan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgruff.
Nathan throws a right hand that Mcgruff ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgruff also avoids with ease.
Nathan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgruff moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mcgruff.
Nathan lands a leg kick that knocks Mcgruff off balance momentarily.
Mcgruff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcgruff duly obliges.
Mcgruff scores with a three punch combo!
Mcgruff throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgruff misses with a double jab
and Nathan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nathan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mcgruff, as that shot connected.
Nathan takes one to the chin there.
Mcgruff throws a combination. Nathan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nathan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nathan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nathan throws a hook but Mcgruff blocks it.
Nathan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nathan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgruff is just out of range.
Nathan missing with a left hand there. Mcgruff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Mcgruff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fist Mcgruff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
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#
Nathan misses with a wild body shot.
Nathan lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Mcgruff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgruff swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgruff. Those never looked like landing.
Nathan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcgruff.
It looked like Mcgruff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgruff connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan avoids the body shot from Mcgruff.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nathan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgruff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Mcgruff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nathan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcgruff ducks under a wild hook from Nathan.
Mcgruff lands a nice shot that snaps Nathan's head back.
Mcgruff lands a jab-cross combination.
Mcgruff tests Nathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcgruff misses with the combination.
Mcgruff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nathan throws a hook but Mcgruff blocks it.
Mcgruff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#KD2#
Nathan sends Mcgruff crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nathan is motioning to the referee to let Mcgruff up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Mcgruff is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nathan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mcgruff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nathan.
Nathan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mcgruff swings widly with a right hand
and Nathan counters with a right hand to the body.
Nathan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgruff is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mcgruff misses with a combination
and Nathan counters with a low kick, right behind Mcgruff 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nathan. Mcgruff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray Nathan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Mcgruff misses.
Nathan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcgruff is out of range and Nathan settles back down.
No joy there for Mcgruff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Mcgruff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nathan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mcgruff misses the shot to the body.
Mcgruff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nathan's head.
Nathan misses with a hook.
Mcgruff with a jab.
Mcgruff swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Mcgruff both land. Nice combination.
Mcgruff avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Nathan misses with a leg kick.
Mcgruff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nathan swings for the body but Mcgruff moves out of range.
Mcgruff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nathan circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Mcgruff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgruff. Those never looked like landing.
Nathan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fist Mcgruff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcgruff misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Nathan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mcgruff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD2#
Nathan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mcgruff sprawling to the canvas! Mcgruff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nathan finish him?!
Oh Mcgruff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nathan dodges the punch combination from Mcgruff.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fist Mcgruff.
Well Mcgruff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fist Mcgruff!
Fist Mcgruff gave a mention to //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Delode fails with the takedown.
Delode definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcgruff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delode.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgruff as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Delode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgruff as he jumps to the side.
James Delode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delode.
Delode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcgruff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delode.
Delode really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delode takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delode shoots and misses
and Mcgruff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Delode is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Mcgruff lands a left and a right that send Delode crashing to the mat, dazed. Mcgruff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like James Delode has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgruff leaves Delode with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcgruff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mcgruff circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Delode to the canvas! Delode doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mcgruff keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fist Mcgruff!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fist Mcgruff waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated James Delode had this to say: 'I'll try better next time
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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 135 & 185
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Mcgruff misses.
Mcgruff lands a body shot.
Gazelle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgruff. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Mcgruff. Beautiful body shot.
Mcgruff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackstar Striking Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Mcgruff looks to land a combination. Gazelle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mcgruff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gazelle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Gazelle is rocked!
Mcgruff Throws a clean left jab. Mcgruff Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Gazelle's chin! Gazelle crumbles to the ground and Mcgruff follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Mcgruff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fist Mcgruff!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fist Mcgruff waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 5 - Punishment
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Mcgruff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ludwig.
Mcgruff's coach down at Blackstar Striking Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mcgruff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mcgruff misses with a double jab
and Ludwig counters with an inside leg kick.
Mcgruff staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ludwig.
Mcgruff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ludwig. Ludwig obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgruff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgruff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fist Mcgruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff dives in for a single leg takedown but Ludwig sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgruff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Ludwig takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgruff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Ludwig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD#
Ludwig lands a big head kick that sends Mcgruff tumbling to the mat! Ludwig takes a step backwards and waves Mcgruff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mcgruff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Ludwig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ludwig lands a high kick!
#ROC#
Mcgruff is rocked!
Ludwig cracks the inside of Mcgruff's front leg.
Mcgruff is still on wobbly legs! Can Ludwig finish him?
Nice body kick there by Ludwig.
Mcgruff seems to have recovered his senses.
Ludwig dodges the punch combination from Mcgruff.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ludwig connects with a body shot.
Mcgruff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgruff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ludwig.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Ludwig slips a straight right by Mcgruff.
Ludwig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcgruff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ludwig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgruff throws a right hand that Ludwig ducks under and follows up with a left that Ludwig also avoids with ease.
Mcgruff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mcgruff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ludwig seems to be stalking Mcgruff here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Mcgruff drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Total War 3
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Ludwig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcgruff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Mcgruff checks it.
Ludwig takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcgruff blocks the leg kick.
Mcgruff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ludwig with a body shot.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD#
Ludwig drives through with a takedown into Mcgruff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ludwig looking to sit in guard and control but Mcgruff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mcgruff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig controlling Mcgruff's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ludwig managing to control the position.
Ludwig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mcgruff won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here.
Mcgruff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ludwig's head.
Mcgruff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcgruff trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ludwig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgruff preventing the sweep.
Ludwig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ludwig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ludwig throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ludwig scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgruff takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Mcgruff scores with the left hand. Ludwig knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcgruff moves out of range as Ludwig throws a body kick.
Fist Mcgruff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgruff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fist Mcgruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Ludwig counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Ludwig has hold of one of Mcgruff's legs. Mcgruff is fighting the takedown attempt but Ludwig gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mcgruff trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mcgruff has his foot on Ludwig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludwig works his way back into a safe position though.
Ludwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcgruff trying to keep a closed guard but Ludwig is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Ludwig 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. #T4#
Mcgruff tries to strike from the bottom.
Ludwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcgruff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Mcgruff is looking for a triangle but Ludwig pushes his legs off easily.
Ludwig definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Mcgruff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ludwig defends well.
Ludwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Ludwig.
Ludwig changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.
Mcgruff stalks Ludwig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ludwig's face. Ludwig staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mcgruff takes a step back to recover.
Ludwig throws a solid leg kick but Mcgruff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ludwig.
Ludwig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ludwig wants to slow Mcgruff down by chopping away at his legs.
Mcgruff checks a low kick from Ludwig.
Mcgruff scores with a decent looking hook.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgruff can do to turn this around?
Mcgruff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Ludwig there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ludwig throws a head kick but Mcgruff moves out of range.
As Ludwig backs off Mcgruff throws a huge counter combo but Ludwig 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!#TD#
Mcgruff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ludwig to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ludwig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Ludwig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgruff's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ludwig's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludwig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcgruff keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Ludwig 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.#SUB2#
Mcgruff working for submissions but it's allowed Ludwig to get to half guard.
Ludwig lands with a punch from half guard.
Ludwig drops an elbow to the side of Mcgruff's head.
Ludwig controlling the pace. #T2#
Ludwig is nestled in close to Mcgruff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mcgruff trying to hold on to Ludwig's head to control him but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ludwig 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.
Mcgruff is trying to maintain the position but Ludwig is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcgruff is looking for a sweep. Ludwig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcgruff wants to control but Ludwig is keeping busy.
Ludwig is controlling the pace.
Ludwig winds up and cracks Mcgruff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ludwig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ludwig winds up and cracks Mcgruff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcgruff is not content to let Ludwig control the position.
Mcgruff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig. #T4#
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcgruff trying to control here.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ludwig trying to pass the guard but Mcgruff defending well.
Ludwig drops an elbow to the side of Mcgruff's head.
Ludwig is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcgruff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ludwig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ludwig works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff jabs at Ludwig's body.
Ludwig throws a head kick that Mcgruff semi-blocks.
Mcgruff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcgruff duly obliges.
Ludwig is looking to slow Mcgruff down with leg kicks.
Ludwig feints and then cracks Mcgruff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcgruff down.
Ludwig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgruff. Those never looked like landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgruff defending well as Ludwig loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Ludwig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ludwig scores with a nice body kick.
Ludwig misses with a hook. Mcgruff ducked under it nicely.
Mcgruff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mcgruff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ludwig wants to land a leg kick but Mcgruff is out of range.
Mcgruff stalks Ludwig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ludwig's face. Ludwig staggers backwards, shaken.
Mcgruff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Mcgruff saw that one coming.
Mcgruff now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mcgruff scores with a nice strike.
Ludwig misses with a hook. Mcgruff ducked under it nicely.
Mcgruff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgruff. Those never looked like landing.
A leg kick checked by Mcgruff.
Mcgruff unleashes a big counter combination but Ludwig bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ludwig.
Ludwig scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgruff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Ludwig looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Ludwig seems content to control.
Ludwig drops an elbow to the side of Mcgruff's head. #SUB2#
Mcgruff looking for submissions off his back.
Ludwig lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Ludwig working over Mcgruff with some ground and pound. Mcgruff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcgruff trying to control but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ludwig 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.
Mcgruff is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ludwig working Mcgruff over with strikes.
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcgruff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ludwig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ludwig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fist Mcgruff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ludwig content to control rather than advance.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sven Ludwig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Mcgruff is rocked!
Ludwig controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ludwig has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig 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:
Total War 1 - The Beginning
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Two clinches.
Mcgruff can't find room to land a body shot as Two controls the action.
Mcgruff looking to stall.
Two definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Two gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Two is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Two looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Two uses his free foot to push down on Mcgruff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcgruff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Two has control of Mcgruff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcgruff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two tries to push Mcgruff's head away but Mcgruff is holding on tight.#T1#
Two prevents Mcgruff from getting the reversal.
Mcgruff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Two controlling his opponent.
Two wants to control the pace but Mcgruff is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Two jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mcgruff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mcgruff is pushing Two's head away, looking to escape. Two manages to hold on to the position though.
Mcgruff struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Two tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Two has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Two wants to control but Mcgruff is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Two is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcgruff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Mcgruff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Two looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Two has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Two looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Two working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mcgruff looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Two! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Test Two!
Test Two decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcgruff throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Rundowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rundowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcgruff looking to control.
Rundowski cracks Mcgruff with a solid left hand.
Rundowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcgruff looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgruff, not yet. #SUB#
Mcgruff working for submissions but it's allowed Rundowski to get to half guard.
Rundowski tries to pass to full mount but Mcgruff defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgruff trying to control here.
#T1#
Rundowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Rundowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcgruff sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcgruff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rundowski scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Rundowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcgruff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rundowski trying to mount his opponent but Mcgruff defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rundowski in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Rundowski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mcgruff is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grzegorz Rundowski!
Grzegorz Rundowski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GFC 3 The Crowning
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cold moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Mcgruff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cold's elbow.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcgruff.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.
Nice body punch from Cold - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Cold.
A short right from Cold.
Mcgruff struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
Cold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgruff or not.
A short right from Cold.
A short right from Cold.
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!
Mcgruff trying to control the position but instead, Cold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcgruff into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cold.
Mcgruff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Cold lands with a left to the head.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcgruff can't find room to land a body shot as Cold controls the action.
Cold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cold cracks Mcgruff with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Cold.
Cold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards. #ROC2#
Mcgruff is rocked!
Mcgruff is trying to push Cold away but Cold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cold gets through Mcgruff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Mcgruff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cold digs a right hand underneath Mcgruff's ribcage. Mcgruff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mcgruff is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cold lands a left hand.
Cold digs a right hand into Mcgruff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgruff's gas tank.
Mcgruff seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Cold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.
Cold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgruff backwards.
Cold works on Mcgruff's body with a couple of short punches.
Cold cracks Mcgruff with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
Cold lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcgruff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cold dips a shoulder and cracks Mcgruff with a mighty uppercut! Mcgruff falls back against the cage and Cold unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mcgruff is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cold screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merklan Cold!
Merklan Cold gave a mention to Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcgruff swinging wildly here.
Mcgruff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Radziwil doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Radziwil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Radziwil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Radziwil 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.
Radziwil won't allow Mcgruff to sweep him here.
Radziwil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcgruff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Radziwil stops Mcgruff from standing up. #T1#
Radziwil is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Mcgruff is looking for a triangle but Radziwil pushes his legs off easily.
Mcgruff can't keep his opponent in guard - Radziwil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Radziwil is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcgruff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Radziwil's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Radziwil's back!#T2#
Radziwil tries to break free.
Radziwil just trying to survive but Mcgruff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Radziwil is trying to stand back up.
Radziwil looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Radziwil biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Radziwil is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcgruff looking to break Radziwil's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Radziwil remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mcgruff will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Radziwil is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mcgruff somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Radziwil tries to break free.
Radziwil trying to control the action but Mcgruff just sinks the hooks in.
Radziwil is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Radziwil is breathing heavily.
Radziwil is trying to break free.
#T4#
Mcgruff avoiding Radziwil 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Radziwil preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mcgruff.
Radziwil is trying to stand back up.
Mcgruff is looking to control Radziwil but Radziwil is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radziwil covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Radziwil defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mcgruff's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fist Mcgruff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mcgruff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcgruff duly obliges. #TD#
Mcgruff gets caught napping as Radziwil dives in and scores a takedown. Mcgruff manages to retain guard.
Mcgruff trying to control the position.
Mcgruff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fist Mcgruff has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Radziwil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Radziwil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgruff is trying to control the position but Radziwil postures up. #T1##SU#
Radziwil stands up and waves to Mcgruff to follow him.
Nice shot lands for Mcgruff.
Mcgruff cracks Radziwil's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Radziwil slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Mcgruff can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fist Mcgruff!
Fist Mcgruff tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KCM- Showcase 3
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcgruff lands a right hook to the body.
Mcgruff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boston. Boston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Boston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boston showed some decent athleticism there.
Boston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgruff's head.
Boston is thwarting Mcgruff's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Boston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcgruff wants to control but Boston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcgruff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boston slips a nice elbow through Mcgruff's hands, connecting with Mcgruff's forehead.#T1#
Boston drops an elbow to the side of Mcgruff's head.
Boston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boston is thwarting Mcgruff's attempts to control the position.
Boston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Mcgruff looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Boston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcgruff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boston.
Mcgruff is staying active underneath Boston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgruff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcgruff trying to hold on to Boston's head to control him but Boston postures up.
Mcgruff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boston.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boston is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgruff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boston is looking to advance position but Mcgruff won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boston slips a jab and a cross from Mcgruff.
Boston walks into a jab.
Boston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mcgruff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boston scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Boston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Boston lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
Boston gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mcgruff regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boston. #SUB#
Boston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgruff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boston has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgruff's legs - danger averted.
Mcgruff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcgruff is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Mcgruff is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Boston frees his head nicely. Oh but Mcgruff has switched to an armbar! Boston is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fist Mcgruff!
After the fight, Fist Mcgruff was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
KCM Showcase-1
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcgruff connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Mcgruff lands with a shot to the body.
Mcgruff scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Mcgruff swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcgruff wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcgruff is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcgruff avoid being mounted?
Mcgruff taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Mcgruff wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgruff's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy thows a huge punch but Mcgruff dodges it nicely.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mcgruff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Mcgruff is rocked!
Mcgruff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcgruff defending well though. #T1#
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Mcgruff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mcgruff is out cold and this one is all over! Murphy climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Merf Murphy!
Merf Murphy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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