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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Joe shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Grant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joe on his heels. He'll look to pass Joe's guard now, I'm sure.
Grant wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Joe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grant's guard. Nice move by Joe!#REVB#
Grant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe stands up over Grant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Grant gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Joe looking to control but Grant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joe controlling from the full mount.
Grant is bucking up trying to escape but Joe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Joe avoids the attempt from Grant to control.#SUB2#
Joe is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Joe!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Joe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ravuare lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Randy Grant has been cut.
Ravuare fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grant tries to counter by clinching up but Ravuare breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Ravuare clinches. #BC2#
Ravuare breaks the clinch.
Grant goes for a double leg but Ravuare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ravuare continues to drive forward.
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown. Ravuare tries to sprawl out of it but Grant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ravuare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Ravuare. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ravuare.#CL2#
Ravuare gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ravuare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant is pushing Ravuare up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Grant pulls guard successfully.
Ravuare works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ravuare thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ravuare is thwarting Grant's attempts to control the position.
Ravuare is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grant!
Grant is just holding on here. Ravuare manages to take his back.
#SUB2#
Ravuare is looking for a rear naked choke here but Grant reverses the position brilliantly into Ravuare's guard!
#T2#
Grant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ravuare pulls Grant in close to prevent any damage.
Grant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ravuare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ravuare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant throwing strikes but missing.
Grant wants to control from the top but Ravuare keeps moving.
Grant stays in close to Ravuare's body and controls the position.
Grant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grant looking to sit in guard and control but Ravuare gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ravuare looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ravuare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Grant is looking for a triangle but Ravuare pushes his legs off easily.
Grant trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Grant working for a triangle but Ravuare defends it easily.
Ravuare not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ravuare throws a strike but Grant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Grant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ravuare is adopting a defensive guard.
Grant postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jons Ravuare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Grant's cut.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ravuare fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Ravuare throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ravuare is in Grant's guard.
Ravuare is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Grant has his foot on Ravuare's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ravuare works his way back into a safe position though.
Ravuare postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ravuare is looking to work some ground and pound but Grant has wrist control.#SUB#
Grant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ravuare passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Ravuare lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Grant is trying to work for a sweep but Ravuare has mounted him!
Grant tries to hold on but Ravuare postures up.
Grant is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ravuare trying to control but Grant is having none of it.
Ravuare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grant wants to hold on but Ravuare pushes him away.#T2#
Ravuare controlling from mount.
Grant tries to hold on but Ravuare pushes him away.
Grant is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Grant wants to control but Ravuare is having none of it.
Ravuare content just to control the position here.
Ravuare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant blocking the ground and pound.
Grant is trying to escape the mount.
Ravuare takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Grant regains half guard.
Ravuare not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ravuare content to control rather than advance.
Jons Ravuare has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Grant looking for subs from the bottom but Ravuare mounts him!
Ravuare throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Ravuare avoids the attempt from Grant to control.
Ravuare tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jons Ravuare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Grant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ravuare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ravuare keeps the fight on the outside.
Ravuare dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ravuare tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant stuffs the takedown.
Randy Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jons Ravuare.#CL2#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Ravuare has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grant is looking to break free of the clinch but Ravuare has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ravuare.
Ravuare tries for a takedown but Grant manages to get underhooks.
Grant can't break the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Ravuare manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Grant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ravuare has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grant has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ravuare is trying to drag Grant to the mat but Grant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ravuare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ravuare shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Grant tries to clinch up.#T2#
Ravuare gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ravuare gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Grant counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ravuare gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Ravuare's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jons Ravuare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravuare tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ravuare walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ravuare shoots in looking for a takedown but Grant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ravuare's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Grant scores with a takedown into Ravuare's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grant wants to control from the top but Ravuare keeps moving.
Grant content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Ravuare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Grant is looking to work some ground and pound but Ravuare has wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ravuare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ravuare tried to score with a low kick but Grant checks it.
Grant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ravuare.
Jons Ravuare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ravuare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randy Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jons Ravuare is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ravuare 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jons Ravuare!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Grant shoots in but Thunder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thunder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Thunder tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thunder is looking to clinch. #TD#
Grant feints and as Thunder raises his hands in defense, Grant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is working Thunder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thunder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grant trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Grant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Thunder looking to control.
Thunder wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thunder controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
Grant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thunder for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Grant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thunder defends well and Grant ends up having to push Thunder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thunder lands a head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunder.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grant shoots and misses
and Thunder counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Thunder clinches. #BC2#
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Thunder closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Thunder with a poor takedown #CL#
and Grant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thunder looks winded!
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Thunder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grant is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Grant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grant throwing strikes but missing.
Grant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Grant throws a big right hand that misses.
Grant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thunder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grant throwing strikes but missing.
Grant throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Randy Grant will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thunder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Thunder rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
Thunder has Grant pushed against the cage.
Grant tries to score a body lock takedown but Thunder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Thunder pulls guard successfully.
Grant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thunder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant cracks Thunder with a solid left hand.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant is looking to work some ground and pound but Thunder has wrist control.
Grant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thunder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thunder throws a leg kick #CL#
and Grant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grant. #BC2#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Thunder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thunder tries to clinch
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Thunder wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant lands with a right hand.
Thunder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thunder off to one side.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thunder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Thunder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thunder smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thunder as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Thunder throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Thunder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No luck for Grant with that takedown attempt.
Thunder tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Grant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thunder pinned against the cage. Thunder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Grant misses its target.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt. #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.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
#CL2#
Thunder instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Thunder decides to pull guard.
Grant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grant 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.
A close second round but Georgie Thunder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thunder throws a right hand that Grant ducks under and follows up with a left that Grant also avoids with ease.
Thunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.#TD#
Grant shoots in and bounces Thunder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thunder being controlled here, momentarily.
Grant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder has his hands on Grant's head, controlling the position.
Grant working some strikes from top position.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randy Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grant trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thunder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thunder looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thunder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grant dives in for a single leg takedown but Thunder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder slips a jab from Grant.
Grant sets himself, and Thunder steps forward looking for the clinch! Grant avoids it this time.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Georgie Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunder has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Grant misses with a takedown attempt - Thunder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grant lands a high kick!
Thunder tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thunder pinned against the cage. Thunder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thunder is looking to clinch. #TD#
Grant gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Grant lands an elbow.
Grant is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thunder is looking to control Grant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Grant controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder wants to get back to full guard.
Grant is thwarting Thunder's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grant 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Grant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Curtin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant is looking to counter with head kicks.
Curtin tries to clinch up.
Grant is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dani Curtin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Curtin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Grant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Curtin lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Randy Grant has been cut.
Curtin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Curtin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtin fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curtin lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Curtin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Curtin throws the kick towards the body but Grant avoids it.
Curtin has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Grant counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Grant turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grant manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Grant working the head and body with strikes.
Curtin is looking for a sweep.
Grant is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Grant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Curtin for as long as he can get away with.
Grant looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Curtin is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant controls the position.
Grant lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The strikes coming from Grant are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Curtin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grant's best efforts.
Grant stalling.
Grant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curtin defending well though.
Grant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Curtin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Curtin actively working from the bottom here.
Curtin wants to control but Grant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grant slows the pace down in half guard.
Grant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Curtin on the ground.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grant thows a huge punch but Curtin dodges it nicely.
Well, if Grant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Curtin is trying to maintain the position but Grant is very close to passing his half guard.
Grant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grant content to control rather than advance.
Curtin wants to get back to full guard.
Grant controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Curtin throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Grant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Grant pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Grant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curtin defends it easily.#SUB#
Grant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curtin defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curtin wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Grant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Curtin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts.
Curtin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Curtin.
Curtin thows a body kick. Grant tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dani Curtin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Grant dives in and scores a takedown into Curtin's guard.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Curtin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Grant presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Grant jumps guard.
Curtin forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant is pressing down on Curtin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Curtin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Curtin is looking to take a break and control but Grant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Curtin wants to control for a moment but Grant uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Curtin uses his free foot to push down on Grant's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grant.
Grant tries to hold on but Curtin postures up.#T2#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Curtin stands up from mount. Strange move.
Curtin connects with a solid leg kick.
Curtin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtin is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtin. That's going to slow Grant down.
Curtin is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
Curtin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curtin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Grant rushes Curtin and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Dani Curtin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtin scoring well with a low kick there.
Curtin lands a jab to the nose.
Curtin is looking to clinch.
Good work by Grant as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Grant moves into the clinch successfully.
Curtin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grant just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtin throws a leg kick
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Grant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grant prevents Curtin from improving his position.#T4#
Grant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Grant there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like Grant is going to stand back up.
Grant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Curtin is looking to improve his position.
Grant working over Curtin with some ground and pound. Curtin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grant throwing shots but Curtin is blocking nicely.
Curtin is trying is best to control the position here.
Curtin wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dani Curtin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Randy Grant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Curtin throws a leg kick which misses Grant's front leg but catches the back leg as Grant tries to avoid it.
Curtin misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Grant counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Curtin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Curtin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grant checks a leg kick.
Curtin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrant.#CL#
Grant closes the distance and pushes Curtin back into the cage.
Curtin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Curtin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Grant has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Curtin uses from the top position. #T1#
Curtin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Grant has his foot on Curtin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curtin works his way back into a safe position though.
Curtin passes Grant's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Curtin.
Grant moves into full guard.
Grant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Grant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Curtin is trying to keep Grant in close.
#T2#
Curtin being controlled here, momentarily.
Grant is looking to work some ground and pound but Curtin has wrist control.
Grant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grant'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.#SUB2#
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Grant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Curtin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Curtin working for a triangle but Grant defends it easily.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Curtin throws the kick towards the body but Grant avoids it.
Grant is looking to counter punch.
Curtin tries to clinch up
and Curtin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curtin connects with a solid leg kick.
Curtin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Grant throws a counter high kick but Curtin was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD#
Grant closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 Randy Grant.
I think Grant 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Grant!
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Date: Dec 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Winter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Winter manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Winter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Winter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Winter, which made it look bad.
Winter misses with a takedown attempt - Grant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winter throws a head kick that misses.
Winter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant lands a glancing blow to the side of Winter's head.
Winter is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Winter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grant counters with a left to the body.
Grant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Winter does no damage.
Winter throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Grant moves into the clinch.
Winter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Grant has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Winter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant tries to keep control of the position but Winter is staying busy.
Grant punches Winter on the ear.
Grant has good solid back control here.
Winter tries to escape the position.
Grant slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Grant lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Grant slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Grant lands punches and elbows.
Grant has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Winter's body.
Winter tries to roll but Grant sticks to his back.
#T3#
Grant missing with punches from the back.
Grant controls the position.
I really don't envy Winter right now.
Grant punches the canvas rather than the man.
Grant is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Winter. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Grant scores with punches and elbows.
Winter is covering up but some of the strikes from Grant are getting through and doing damage.
Grant scores with punches to the body.
Grant trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Grant. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grant misses with punches from the back.
Grant scores with punches from the back.
Winter is covering up but some of the strikes from Grant are getting through and doing damage.
Winter tries to escape the position.
Winter is trapped and Grant is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Grant biding his time, looking for the opening.
Grant controlling well, preventing Winter from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Grant 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#
Winter misses with a takedown attempt - Grant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matt Winter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Winter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winter is looking to clinch.
Winter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
Randy Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Winter.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Winter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grant trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grant has his foot on Winter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winter works his way back into a safe position though.
Winter stopping the sweep attempt from Grant.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grant has his foot on Winter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winter works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Grant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grant throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Winter postures up.
Winter trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Winter tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Grant has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Winter doesn't defend quickly enough and Grant has managed to lock this one up! Can Winter escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grant on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Grant!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Grant shoots for a takedown but Alko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alko.
Alko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grant misses with a hook. Alko ducked under it nicely.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Grant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Grant striking off his back but it's not causing Alko any problems. #SUB#
Grant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alko is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Alko stands up and waves to Grant to follow him.
Alko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Grant has been cut.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alko circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Grant to the canvas! Grant doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Alko keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Alko!
During a confident post fight interview, James Alko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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