Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 153 Arendse - OByrne
Date: Aug 16, 2018

#R1##TD#
Alves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gravano wants to get back to his feet but Alves drags him back down.#SUB#
Alves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gravano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravano has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alves asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB#
Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gravano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Alves is trying to get an arm triangle but Gravano is defending well. #SUB#
Alves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gravano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravano has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
Alves tries for a kimura but Gravano is defending well. #SUB#
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alves is staying tight to Gravano's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Gravano wants to get back to his feet but Alves drags him back down.#SUB#
Alves tries for a kimura but Gravano is defending well.
Gravano pushes Alves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravano has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Alves has an Americana. Gravano didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alves is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alves hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luiz Alves!
Luiz Alves managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.

Event: ABW 130 Jones - Perez
Date: May 15, 2018

#R1#
Gravano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Experiment Il moves into the clinch.
Experiment Il lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gravano stalling in the clinch but Experiment Il improves position.
Gravano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gravano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gravano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gravano is trying to break the clinch but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
Gravano looks winded!#BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gravano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravano scrambles back to his feet.
Experiment Il wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment Il feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il tries to bum rush Gravano with a series of wild strikes but Gravano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Experiment Il sets himself, and Gravano steps forward looking for the clinch! Experiment Il avoids it this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Experiment Il, right into the meat.
Experiment Il turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Gravano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
Gravano tries to clinch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il scores with a push kick.
Gravano drops his hands momentarily and Experiment Il takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gravano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Experiment Il manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment Il paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Experiment Il knocks Gravano to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Gravano is rocked!
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!
Experiment Il content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gravano is still in real trouble! Can Experiment Il finish him?#T2#
Experiment Il is putting a hurting on Gravano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gravano seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment Il staying calm.
Gravano is pushing Experiment Il's head away, looking to escape. Experiment Il manages to hold on to the position though.
Experiment Il throws a strike aimed at the side of Gravano's head but Gravano avoids it well.
Experiment Il throws a strike aimed at the side of Gravano's head but Gravano avoids it well.#T3#
Experiment Il is staying tight to Gravano's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il continues to stall.
Experiment Il'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravano pushes Experiment Il away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Experiment Il gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gravano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
Gravano throws a front kick aimed at Experiment Il's knee but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Experiment Il fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gravano just manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
Experiment Il throws a nice head kick!
Gravano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravano misses with a combination #CL#
and Experiment Il counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Experiment Il taking a breather.
Experiment Il lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Experiment Il feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gravano's calf.
Gravano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Gravano has closed the distance and engaged Experiment Il in a clinch. #BC2#
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravano misses the target.
Gravano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Experiment Il will feel that in the morning.
A decent looking cross lands there for Experiment Il.
Gravano avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Gravano throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment Il paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Gravano fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Gravano misses with a body kick.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gravano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Experiment Il throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravano looks to land a combination but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Gravano moves to clinch but Experiment Il breaks away
and Experiment Il makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gravano throws a head kick but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Sammy Gravano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Experiment Il. #CL#
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravano can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands with an uppercut that bounces Gravano off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Experiment Il and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Experiment Il avoiding damage as Gravano throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Experiment Il connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Experiment Il manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gravano throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Gravano is countered with a crisp right hand from Experiment Il that sends him to the canvas! Experiment Il follows him to the mat into side control.
Experiment Il controlling the position. #T3#
Gravano taking a bit of punishment here - Experiment Il scoring with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Experiment Il creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gravano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gravano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Experiment Il has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gravano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gravano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Further stalling from Experiment Il.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Experiment Il scores with a kick to the body.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a low kick, right behind Gravano 's knee.
Gravano darts in trying to clinch
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Experiment Il will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gravano tries to clinch up.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment Il with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano looks to land a combination but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Experiment Il throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Experiment Il catches Gravano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Gravano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gravano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravano scrambles back to his feet.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravano throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment Il swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gravano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Experiment Il counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a huge left! Gravano is in big trouble! He's backing up but Experiment Il isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gravano from any more damage. A dominating finish by Experiment Il!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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.

Event: ABW 124 Potter - Bhullar
Date: Apr 24, 2018

#R1#
Viv takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Viv has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Gravano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Viv has a takedown stuffed.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Viv.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv dodges the punch combination from Gravano. #TD#
Viv shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Viv showed some decent athleticism there.
Gravano is trying to stand. #SUB#
Viv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gravano sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv working over Gravano with some ground and pound. Gravano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Viv drops an elbow to the side of Gravano's head. #SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura but Gravano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viv to get the leverage. #T1#
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Viv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gravano sees it coming and defends easily.
Viv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Viv is working for a submission of some sort.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Viv is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gravano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gravano is trying to stand up here but Viv is controlling him well.
Viv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gravano is trying to stand.
Viv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gravano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gravano still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gravano has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viv wants to get back to his feet but Gravano drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Gravano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Viv wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Viv regains half guard, as Gravano was trying to land strikes.
Viv striking from half guard on the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv is trying to maintain the position but Gravano is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Lock and Roll Gym inform me that Gravano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Viv tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Viv scores with a few weak punches.
Viv landing rabbit punches to the side of Gravano's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #SUB#
Viv actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Viv punching from the bottom.
Gravano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viv landing a few short strikes. #SUB#
Viv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravano pulls his head out easily.
Viv flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Viv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gravano.
Viv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gravano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gravano stops Viv from getting back to his feet.
Viv gets full guard.#SUB#
Viv has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gravano doesn't defend quickly enough and Viv has managed to lock this one up! Can Gravano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Viv on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chosu Viv!

Event: ABW 114
Date: Mar 15, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Gravano. No joy for Long on that attempt. #CL2#
Gravano pushes Long up against the cage in a clinch.
Long working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Long misses.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gravano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Long shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gravano sprawls well. Gravano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Long gets slowly back to his feet.
Long misses with a wild body shot.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gravano darts in and clinches Long up against the cage.
Gravano jumps guard but Long turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gravano keeps control of Long as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gravano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Long just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Long tries to clinch there but Gravano circles away.
Gravano avoids the body shot from Long.
Gravano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravano lands a leg kick that knocks Long off balance momentarily.
Gravano throws a sloppy head kick and Long moves out of range easily.
Sammy Gravano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Gravano gets tackled into the cage by Long. Long maintains the clinch.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Long has him pressed against the cage.
Brandon Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Gravano.
Long tries to break the clinch but Gravano is controlling the position. #BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Long tries to clinch but Gravano is having none of it.
Gravano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Long misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Long tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2#
Gravano has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gravano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gravano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Gravano moves into range and clinches up with Long.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Gravano has double underhooks.
Long is trying to break free.
Long looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gravano as he jumps to the side.
Long takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gravano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Long has been cut.#T3##CL2#
Gravano closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Long.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Gravano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long scores with a hook to the body. Gravano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Long lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Long.
Gravano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Long fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gravano blocks a leg kick.
Gravano throws a counter combo.
A low kick from Long misses
and Gravano counters with a one-two to the body.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Long misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Long misses.
Gravano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gravano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Long misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gravano tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Gravano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long shoots in and drives through. Gravano sprawls well.#KD2#
Gravano lands a big head kick that sends Long tumbling to the mat! Gravano takes a step backwards and waves Long back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gravano takes one to the side of the head.
Gravano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Gravano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Gravano lands a big head kick that sends Long tumbling to the mat! Gravano takes a step backwards and waves Long back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Long is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Long stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravano.
Oh Long is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gravano avoids the head kick by Long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Gravano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Long's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gravano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Long if he has to take too many more of those.
Long seems to have got his legs back now.
Gravano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Gravano has closed the distance and engaged Long in a clinch.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long tries a body shot but Gravano blocks it.
Gravano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long takes a swing at Gravano's ribcage but misses.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Gravano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano scores with a jab.
Gravano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Long.
Gravano throws a series of punches but Long avoids them all with ease.
Long throws a hook but Gravano blocks it.
Long fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravano! But no joy.#T1##CL2#
Gravano clinches up with Long and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gravano manages to break the clinch.
Gravano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long.
Gravano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Long on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravano. Gravano obviously looking to wear him down.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long tries to land a front kick but Gravano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gravano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gravano wants it to stay on the feet.
Gravano circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Long backs off Gravano throws a huge counter combo but Long manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Long and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gravano has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long is looking to clinch.
A combination from Long does no damage.
Gravano throws a counter combo.
Gravano lands a nice looking body kick.
Long is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Long throws a series of punches but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano throws a right and a left that Long avoids nicely.
Long shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gravano defends it nicely.
Gravano connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravano throws a right and a left that Long avoids nicely.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravano feints the counter takedown.
Gravano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Long looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gravano is fending him off so far but Long persists. Nope, Gravano circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Gravano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sammy Gravano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravano connects with a body shot that sends Long's belly button to the back.
Gravano throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Gravano takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gravano manages to pull guard. #ES2#
Gravano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gravano pushes Long up against the cage in a clinch.
Gravano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Long gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gravano tries to score a body lock takedown but Long shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gravano prevents Long from breaking the clinch.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Gravano won't allow it. #BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Long tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gravano defends well and Long ends up having to push Gravano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Gravano lands a head kick. Long smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
Brandon Long's cut is getting worse.
Gravano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Long lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Long.
Long misses with an uppercut.
Gravano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Long.#CL2#
Gravano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gravano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gravano has Long pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Long manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Long wants to break free but Gravano has control.
Gravano wants a takedown.
Gravano jumps guard but Long turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gravano has him pressed against the cage.
Gravano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gravano landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Gravano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Long's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gravano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Long throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Long.
Long lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Gravano clinches. #BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Gravano throws a hook but Long avoids it easily.
Gravano scores with a head kick. Long tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gravano keeps the fight on the outside.
Long misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano throws a right hand that Long ducks under and follows up with a left that Long also avoids with ease.
Long tries to clinch but Gravano moves out of range.
Long throws a shot from downtown. Gravano moves away and avoids it.
Long tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gravano avoids the head kick by Long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Gravano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Long throws a big shot that misses.
Long circles away from the clinch attempt.
Long swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gravano with a hook.
Long throws a body punch but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano tries to clinch but Long moves out of range.
Gravano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Long misses the target.
Gravano tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Gravano scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Long.
Gravano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Long takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Gravano has Long up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Gravano scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
Gravano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravano ducks right into an uppercut from Long. #CL2#
Gravano has Long up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Gravano manages to break the clinch.
Long misses the jab.#CL#
Long moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gravano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Long regains guard.
Long preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gravano is looking to work some ground and pound but Long has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long looking to control.
Gravano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Gravano prevents Long from getting back to his feet.
Long utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Long is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gravano tries to kick Long off but Long keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Gravano pushes Long off and gets back to his feet.
Long swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Gravano moves into the clinch.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Gravano has double underhooks. #TD2#
Gravano pulls guard. #SU#
Long gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Long has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gravano.
Long will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gravano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Gravano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Long changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gravano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long misses with the combination.
Long fails with the takedown.
Long fails to land the takedown.
Brandon Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Long and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gravano looking for a takedown.
Sammy Gravano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Gravano keeps him there for the moment.
Long misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gravano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Gravano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gravano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Gravano!

Event: PFC 17 Yamaguchi vs Date
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Modesto swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravano.
Nice defenses there by Gravano.#CL#
Gravano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Modesto, pushing him back against the cage.
Modesto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Modesto.
Modesto is leaning against Gravano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Modesto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modesto.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Modesto has him pressed against the cage.
Modesto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Modesto.
Modesto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Modesto lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modesto scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gravano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Modesto's brow.
Gravano tries to stall but Modesto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Modesto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Modesto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Modesto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Modesto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gravano backwards.
A short uppercut from Modesto.
Modesto lands with a right to the head.
Modesto lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Modesto.
The referee is keeping an eye on Modesto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Modesto.
Modesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Modesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Modesto lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modesto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Modesto scores with a shot to the side of Gravano's head. #ROC2#
Gravano is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Modesto.
Oh Gravano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Modesto scores with a shot to the side of Gravano's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Modesto.
Modesto gets through Gravano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Modesto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Modesto slows down the pace here. #T2#
Modesto lands a left hand.
Modesto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gravano seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Gravano manages to break the clinch.
Modesto throws an overhand right that lands on Gravano's shoulder, as Gravano tries to avoid the shot.
Gravano misses with a head kick.
Modesto takes one to the side of the head.
Modesto swinging wildly here.
Modesto jabs Gravano right on the nose. Gravano blinks but takes it well.
Modesto moves out of range of the body kick.
Gravano misses with a wild body shot.
Modesto dodges the punch combination from Gravano.
Gravano moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Gravano jabs at Modesto's body.
Modesto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Gravano misses the target.
Gravano misses with a body kick.
Modesto lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Modesto misses.
Gravano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Modesto checks a low kick from Gravano.
Gravano is looking to clinch but Modesto is avoiding it.
Modesto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravano doesn't manage to clinch there - Modesto circles away.
Modesto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Modesto scores with a jab to the head.
Modesto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Modesto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravano wants to clinch up but Modesto keeps it at a distance.
Gravano throws a push kick but Modesto slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Modesto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gravano is looking to clinch.
Modesto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gravano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Modesto looks to land a right hand but Gravano moved out of range.
Gravano staying out of range there.
Modesto scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravano should have avoided that one. #CL#
Gravano gets a clinch.
Modesto lands a left hand. #BC#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Gravano tries to clinch there but Modesto circles away.
Modesto scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Modesto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gravano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gravano closes the distance but Modesto moves to the side
and Modesto counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Francisco Modesto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gravano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Modesto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Modesto has knocked Gravano down with a huge combo! Modesto steps away and waves a wobbly Gravano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Sammy Gravano has been cut.
Gravano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Modesto counters with a crisp right that sends Gravano to the canvas! Modesto follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Francisco Modesto!
A relieved looking Carlos Francisco Modesto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 8 Mafaking vs Kruglov
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Gravano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravano misses with a low kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kelly.
Gravano gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Kelly working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gravano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kelly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gravano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kelly forces the positional change into back control. #T1##SUB#
Kelly has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gravano! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kelly gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Kelly!

Event: Pulse 97 - Carter vs Taranin
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Gravano. No joy for Pocc on that attempt. #TD#
Pocc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Pocc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pocc connects with a nice short shot to Gravano's temple.
We've been hearing that Pocc has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gravano is trying to stand.
Pocc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pocc lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pocc connects with a nice short shot to Gravano's temple.
Gravano has hold of Pocc's hands but Pocc slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gravano is not content to let Pocc control the position.#SUB#
Pocc has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gravano defend it? Pocc steps over the head and cranks it - Gravano is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pocc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tusing Pocc!
A relieved looking Tusing Pocc thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pulse 93 - Driver vs Tszyu
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gravano lands with a nice combination. Blaze backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
Gravano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blaze feints a jab promting Gravano to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gravano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blaze cracks Gravano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blaze with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravano drops his hands momentarily and Blaze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Gravano is predictable there
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination. #KD2#
Gravano lands a big head kick that sends Blaze tumbling to the mat! Gravano takes a step backwards and waves Blaze back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Gravano throws a nice looking combination but Blaze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Blaze.
A lazy body kick from Gravano
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Gravano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Blaze misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Gravano instigates a clinch. #BC#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sammy Gravano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Blaze lands with a shot to the body.
Gravano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Gravano walks into a straight right hand from Blaze.
Gravano tries to work over Blaze's front leg with a kick but Blaze checks it.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gravano unleashes a big counter combination but Blaze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gravano feints and then cracks Blaze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blaze down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravano. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravano wants to clinch but Blaze slips to the side
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravano moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.
Blaze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blaze stuns Gravano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blaze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravano.
Gravano tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Blaze counter with a right hand. #T2#
Blaze connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravano closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Gravano misses with a hook.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Gravano avoids them all with ease.
Gravano looks to clinch
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze moves out of range as Gravano throws a body kick.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Gravano gets a clinch.
Blaze keeps control of Gravano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Blaze lands a jab.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Gravano.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
Blaze has a takedown stuffed.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gravano misses with a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravano throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaze is defended easily by Gravano.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Blaze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gravano pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santana Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gravano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Blaze gets tackled into the cage by Gravano. Gravano maintains the clinch. #BC#
Blaze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Blaze tests Gravano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gravano tries to clinch
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gravano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gravano tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
Gravano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
Gravano tries to clinch but Blaze moves away
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blaze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gravano on the side of the head.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gravano on the side of the head.
Donk. Blaze catches Gravano right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Blaze finds it's target.
Blaze closes the distance and clinches up with Gravano, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes Gravano against the cage but Gravano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gravano throws a push kick but Blaze slaps the foot to one side.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gravano but Gravano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano misses with a wild combination.
A leg kick checked by Blaze.
Gravano throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Gravano takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Gravano tries to clinch up but Blaze circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Blaze coming out on top.
Blaze scores with the left hand. Gravano knows he should have avoided that one.
Gravano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Gravano darts in trying to clinch
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gravano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gravano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze scores with a hook.
Blaze works the jab nicely.
A head kick by Gravano misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Blaze.#T2#
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaze.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blaze swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravano.
Gravano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
Gravano misses with a head kick.
Blaze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gravano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blaze!
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaze fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santana Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gravano stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Gravano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blaze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blaze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gravano is keeping the position for now.
Blaze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blaze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Gravano uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gravano fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Gravano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gravano stuffs the takedown attempt from Blaze. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Blaze clobbers Gravano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gravano looks to clinch
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravano can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravano is looking to clinch.
Blaze slips a jab from Gravano.
Gravano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gravano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaze cracks Gravano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gravano tries to clinch up.
Gravano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gravano moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Gravano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santana Blaze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gravano misses with a hook to the body
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Gravano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
Gravano is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaze lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from Gravano.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gravano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gravano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaze scores with a nice strike.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gravano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gravano.
Sammy Gravano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blaze with a jab.
Blaze throws a combination. Gravano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gravano tries to clinch up.
Gravano throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a two punch combo.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Gravano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Gravano wants to counter with a clinch but Blaze pushes him away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Gravano tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravano misses with a combination
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gravano throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Gravano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze looks to land a combination. Gravano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blaze scores with a jab. Gravano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A cross from Blaze lands.
Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
Blaze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gravano misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze thuds a left hand into Gravano's body.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Gravano avoids nicely.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Blaze.
Gravano is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pulse 90 - Dog vs Bop Bop
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Gravano works over no's head and body with a nice combination.
no throws a body shot but no joy.
Gravano drops down looking for a counter takedown but no sprawls and moves away.
Gravano scores with a head kick. no tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
no tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Gravano gets a clinch.
no blocks a body shot from Gravano. #BC#
Gravano breaks the clinch.
Gravano throws a series of strikes that have no backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravano swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from no is defended easily by Gravano.
no throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gravano's waist but Gravano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing no off to one side.
Gravano lands a brutal head kick. no looks out on his feet and Gravano throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sammy Gravano!

Event: Pulse 85 - Taranin vs Shojo
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Gravano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gravano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Deep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gravano tries to clinch but Deep moves out of range.
Gravano misses with a double jab.
Deep is looking for a counter combo.
Deep throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gravano misses with a wild body shot.
Gravano doesn't manage to clinch there - Deep circles away.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses
and Deep counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deep counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Enzo Deep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravano wants to clinch
enabling Deep to counter with a crisp jab.
Deep looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Deep does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deep looks to land a combination but Gravano avoids it well.
Deep lands with an uppercut that bounces Gravano off the cage and back into range.
Deep throws a series of punches but Gravano avoids them all with ease.
Deep throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Gravano counters by clinching up.
Deep has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Gravano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deep momentarily.
Deep lands with a nice combination. Gravano backs away looking to recover.
A head kick misses from Gravano.
It looked like Deep wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Deep circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deep throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gravano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deep throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gravano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deep.
Gravano misses with a few strikes there.
Deep moves out of range of the body kick.
Deep avoids the head kick by Gravano.
Gravano misses with a double jab
and Deep cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gravano tries to clinch up
and Deep counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deep's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Deep duly obliges. #T2#
Deep looks to land a combination but Gravano avoids it well.
Gravano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gravano circles away quickly and effectively.
Deep fails to land with a series of punches.
Gravano tries to clinch there but Deep circles away.
Deep throws a nice looking combination but Gravano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravano.
Deep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gravano circles away quickly and effectively.
Gravano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravano.
Deep rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gravano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gravano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deep lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gravano backs up against the cage.
Deep keeps the fight on the outside.
Gravano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Deep misses.
Deep's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Deep duly obliges.
Gravano misses with a low kick. #T3#
Gravano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deep connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gravano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deep scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deep misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gravano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gravano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gravano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deep.
Deep takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gravano throws a lazy right hand but Deep sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deep scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Deep counters with a left and a right that stings Gravano.
Gravano lands a head kick. Deep smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Deep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gravano.
Deep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravano.
Deep throws an overhand right that lands on Gravano's shoulder, as Gravano tries to avoid the shot.
Deep swinging wildly here.
Deep throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Gravano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gravano. #BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deep throws a series of punches but Gravano avoids them all with ease.
Deep throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Gravano moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deep misses with a series of wild punches.
Gravano throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Deep dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deep is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Deep misses with a series of wild punches.
Deep connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Deep lands a nice hook to Gravano's body. Gravano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deep misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gravano is looking for the big counter here.
Gravano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Deep misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle, before Gravano throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Deep's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gravano lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Sammy Gravano!

Event: Pulse 83 - Springfield/Romanov
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Gravano keeps Machin at a distance using the push kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gravano as Machin shoots in.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machin shoots in but Gravano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sammy Gravano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Machin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gravano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gravano is fending him off so far but Machin persists. Nope, Gravano circles away and we're back to standing.
Machin looks winded!
Gravano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gravano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machin.
Machin has a takedown stuffed.
Gravano scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravano rushes Machin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Machin is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Gravano piles on the pressure and Machin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!

Event: PFN - 4 - Rolling Thunder
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Gravano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gorlero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gravano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Gorlero forces Gravano back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Gravano pulls guard effortlessly.
Gravano keeping moving, preventing Gorlero from controlling successfully.
Gorlero is pushing down on Gravano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gravano is fighting to maintain full guard but Gorlero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gorlero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gorlero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gravano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Gorlero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gravano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Gorlero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gravano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gorlero throws an elbow but Gravano slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Gorlero is working to tighten his grip on Gravano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gravano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gorlero is really squeezing tight and eventually Gravano passes out! Gorlero breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stefano Gorlero!

Event: PFN - 1 - Wednesday Beatdown
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Gravano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kunwar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gravano sprawls well. Gravano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kunwar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunwar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gravano as he jumps to the side.
Gravano misses with a head kick.
Kunwar feinted with a counter takedown.
Gravano thows a leg kick but Kunwar checks it #TD#
and Kunwar counters with a single leg into guard. Gravano didn't expect that. #SUB#
Kunwar 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.
Kunwar stays in close to Gravano's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunwar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravano is retaining full guard.
Kunwar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gravano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kunwar pushing down on Gravano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Kunwar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gravano is just riding it out for now. Kunwar eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Kunwar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gravano is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bikram Kunwar!

Event: Pulse 70 - Rram vs Date
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gravano.
Nice shot lands for Rizal.
Gravano thows a leg kick but Rizal checks it
letting Rizal counter with a right hand.
Rizal takes a swing at Gravano's ribcage but misses.
Gravano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rizal's calf.
Gravano tries to bum rush Rizal with a series of wild strikes but Rizal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Rizal's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gravano throws a nice looking combination but Rizal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Gravano lands but Rizal takes it in his stride.
Gravano feints and then cracks Rizal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rizal down.
Gravano connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravano throws a lazy head kick
and Rizal counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizal connects with a single shot there.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Rizal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravano throws a sloppy head kick and Rizal moves out of range easily.
Rizal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gravano on the side of the head.
Gravano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rizal.
Rizal's corner calls for a 1-2. Rizal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gravano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Rizal misses its intended target.
Gravano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gravano connects with a high kick. #T1#
Gravano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#
Gravano is rocked!
Gravano fails to land with a series of punches.
Gravano is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizal finish him?
Gravano misses with a leg kick
and Rizal counters with a huge left! Gravano is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rizal isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gravano from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rizal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Rizal!
Jose Rizal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pulse 65 - Kormrok vs Cranial
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Putin looks to land a combination but Gravano avoids it well.
Putin 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.
Putin throws a series of punches but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano throws a series of punches but Putin avoids them all with ease.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravano.
Putin throws a nice looking combination but Gravano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gravano looks for the body kick but Putin saw that one coming.
Gravano avoids the head kick by Putin.
Gravano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gravano avoids the head kick by Putin.
Putin throws a nice looking combination but Gravano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gravano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gravano lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin moves out of range as Gravano throws a body kick.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Putin throws a wild body kick that Gravano sees coming a mile off.
Gravano wants to counter the offense by Putin and move into the clinch position.
Putin throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Gravano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gravano throws a one two combo.
Putin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gravano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gravano moves out of range as Putin throws a body kick.
Gravano throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
Putin dodges the punch combination from Gravano.
Gravano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
No joy there for Gravano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gravano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gravano avoids a kick to the body.
Putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravano can pounce on him.
Putin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Gravano moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Gravano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gravano throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Putin tenderised Gravano's leg. Gravano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Gravano misses with a two punch combination.
Gravano misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Gravano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Gravano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gravano blocks a head kick by Putin.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravano thuds his shin into the meat of Putin's side.
Gravano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Gravano throws a head kick that Putin semi-blocks.
Gravano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin throws a low kick but Gravano moves out of range easily.
Gravano throws a counter combo.
Gravano throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Gravano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gravano misses with a wild combination.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Putin tried to score with a low kick but Gravano checks it.
A clash of legs there as Gravano blocks the low kick.
Gravano checks a leg kick nicely.
Gravano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Putin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gravano throws a nice head kick!
Gravano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin stalks Gravano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gravano's face. Gravano staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Gravano.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravano throws a right and a left that Putin avoids nicely. #T3#
Gravano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Putin misses.
Putin throws a series of punches but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano is looking for the big counter here.
Gravano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Putin will feel that in the morning.
Gravano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Putin misses with a two punch combination.
Putin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Putin tries to bum rush Gravano with a series of wild strikes but Gravano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gravano cracks the inside of Putin's front leg.
Gravano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gravano throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Gravano misses with the combination.
Putin is looking for a counter combo.
Putin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gravano if he has to take too many more of those.
Gravano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Putin throws a series of punches but Gravano avoids them all with ease.
Putin misses with the combination.
Gravano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Gravano. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Putin tenderised Gravano's leg. Gravano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gravano pushes Putin away with a front kick.
Gravano lands with a kick to the temple. Putin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Putin avoids the head kick by Gravano.
Gravano scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Putin lands a front kick.
Gravano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Gravano feints the counter takedown.
Gravano throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gravano misses with the combination.
Gravano misses with a double jab.
Putin misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sammy Gravano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gravano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Putin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gravano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gravano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gravano moves out of range of the body kick from Putin.
Gravano scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gravano, right into the meat.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravano throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Putin finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Gravano's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Putin falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!

Event: Pulse 61 - Ja vs Bengtsson
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Gravano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pollock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gravano defends it well.
Gravano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gravano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pollock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Gravano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pollock as he jumps to the side.
Gravano tries to clinch
and Pollock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pollock misses with a head kick.
Pollock throws a front kick aimed at Gravano's knee but Gravano avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pollock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pollock jumps guard but Gravano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gravano tries to score a body lock takedown but Pollock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pollock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravano is defending well for now.#T1#
Pollock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gravano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pollock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gravano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gravano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gravano misses with a head kick.
Gravano moves out of range of the leg kick from Pollock.#CL2#
Pollock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gravano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pollock after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gravano is trying to drag Pollock to the mat but Pollock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Pollock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gravano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pollock is struggling to control the position.
Pollock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gravano's efforts to push away.#TD#
Gravano pulls Pollock into guard.
Pollock trying to control but Gravano is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pollock stopping the sweep attempt from Gravano.
Gravano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pollock.
Pollock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Pollock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gravano working a defensive guard but Pollock passes into half guard.
Gravano wants to control but Pollock is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.
Pollock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gravano to regain full guard.
Gravano wants to stand up but Pollock is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollock wants to stand but Gravano has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gravano scores with a push kick.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pollock as he avoids it easily.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gravano has a takedown stuffed.
Pollock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pollock throws a leg kick that misses.
Gravano feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Pollock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gravano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Gravano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pollock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pollock misses with a straight left.
Pollock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gravano checks it well.
Pollock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Gravano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pollock tests Gravano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock just misses with a punch to the body.
Gravano is looking to counter the offense by Pollock and move into the clinch.
Pollock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pollock avoids the head kick by Gravano.
Henry Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Pollock cracks Gravano with a good jab.
Pollock wants to slow Gravano down by chopping away at his legs.
Gravano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pollock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gravano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravano is looking to clinch.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gravano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Gravano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Pollock misses.
Pollock throws a head kick that misses.
Pollock throws a head kick but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano blocks a head kick by Pollock. #T2##CL#
Gravano clinches up against the cage.
Gravano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pollock. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gravano looks for a takedown but Pollock sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Pollock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pollock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gravano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pollock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Pollock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pollock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravano moves out of range as Pollock throws a body kick.
Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravano with a poor takedown
and Pollock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gravano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gravano looks for a takedown but Pollock sprawls well.
Gravano misses with a kick to the body
and Pollock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Pollock misses with a combination
and Gravano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Gravano.
Pollock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gravano defends it well.
Pollock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pollock throws a hook but Gravano blocks it.
Gravano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pollock circles away.
Gravano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pollock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Pollock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gravano, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Pollock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gravano.
Gravano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Pollock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gravano closes the distance and clinches up with Pollock, looking for a takedown. Gravano pushes Pollock against the cage but Pollock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sammy Gravano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pollock swings for the body but Gravano moves out of range.
Pollock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pollock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Pollock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gravano doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Gravano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gravano throws a head kick that half lands.
Gravano ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.#CL#
Gravano moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pollock misses with a few strikes there.
Pollock tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gravano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Gravano fails with the takedown.
Gravano keeps Pollock at a distance using the push kick.
Gravano darts in looking for a takedown but Pollock gets double underhooks and turns Gravano into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Gravano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravano has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Pollock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pollock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gravano to keep the fight standing.
Gravano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pollock prevents it. #T2##BC2#
Pollock breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Pollock moves into the clinch.
Gravano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Pollock manages to pull guard.
Gravano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pollock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pollock is trying to control Gravano's posture but Gravano avoids it.
Pollock tries to buck Gravano off but Gravano is having none of it.#T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Pollock is right now.
Pollock wants to get back to his feet but Gravano drags him back down.#SU#
Gravano stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pollock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gravano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pollock circles away.
Gravano tries for a takedown but Pollock circles away easily
and Pollock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gravano tries to clinch up but Pollock circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Pollock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gravano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.#CL#
Gravano has closed the distance and engaged Pollock in a clinch.
Pollock tries to pull guard but Gravano won't allow it.
Pollock tries to pull guard but Gravano holds him up against the cage and eventually Pollock drops back down to his feet.
Pollock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gravano is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pollock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gravano prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Pollock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pollock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Pollock!

Event: Pulse 56 - Rram vs Ja II
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1##CL#
Gravano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee is looking to control Gravano's arms but Gravano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Gravano pulls guard.
Lee passes into half guard.
Well, if Lee 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gravano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Lee throwing shots but Gravano is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Lee maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gravano could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lee has cracked it and Gravano is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Lee!

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