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Event:
Impact
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Grigsby in a clinch.
Grigsby manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson wants to stall.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grigsby is defending well for now.#BC2#
Grigsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grigsby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Grigsby drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Grigsby displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Grigsby. #BC2#
Grigsby breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Grigsby has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Grigsby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Grigsby breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Grigsby rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Grigsby is controlling the position.
Grigsby keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grigsby avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Devonte Grigsby has been cut.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Grigsby moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Grigsby misses with a head kick.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Grigsby pushes him off.
Grigsby tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grigsby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Grigsby counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grigsby digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Grigsby clinches with his opponent.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Grigsby avoids the damage to the body.
Grigsby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grigsby - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devonte Grigsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devonte Grigsby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Grigsby closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the ropes.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grigsby is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Grigsby circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jamal Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigsby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigsby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grigsby is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Grigsby and move into the clinch.
Grigsby digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jamal Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson works over Grigsby's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Jackson tries to clinch up but Grigsby circles away and keeps his distance.
Grigsby throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.
Grigsby tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grigsby lands a two punch combo.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Grigsby rushes Jackson and presses him up against the ropes.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Devonte Grigsby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigsby.
Jackson is trying to push Grigsby away but Grigsby has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
Grigsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grigsby stalling.
Grigsby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #BC2#
Grigsby breaks the clinch.
Grigsby swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Grigsby throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Grigsby closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the ropes.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Grigsby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Grigsby has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devonte Grigsby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devonte Grigsby's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Grigsby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigsby throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Grigsby throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson throws a hook but Grigsby avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Grigsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigsby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Grigsby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grigsby's defenses.
Grigsby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigsby. #T1#
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grigsby missing with knees to the body.
Grigsby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson tries to break free but Grigsby pushes him back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grigsby as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Grigsby has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the ropes.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grigsby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grigsby is keeping busy.
Jackson is looking to control Grigsby's arms but Grigsby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the ropes.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Grigsby avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the ropes. #BC2#
Grigsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Grigsby moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Grigsby moves out of range easily.
Jamal Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devonte Grigsby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grigsby moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Grigsby raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devonte Grigsby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grigsby 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Grigsby!
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Event:
Uppercut
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Grigsby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arstanbek Almazbekov has been cut.
Almazbekov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almazbekov scores with a sloppy right hand. Grigsby should have avoided that one.
Almazbekov throws a series of punches but Grigsby moves out of range.
Grigsby wants to counter with a clinch but Almazbekov pushes him away.#CL#
Almazbekov clinches.
Almazbekov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grigsby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Almazbekov's efforts to push away.#BC#
Almazbekov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almazbekov digs a good body shot into Grigsby's ribs.
Almazbekov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grigsby lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigsby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Almazbekov clinches. #T1#
Grigsby trying to control the position but instead, Almazbekov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grigsby into the ropes.
Almazbekov prevents Grigsby from breaking the clinch.
Almazbekov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigsby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Almazbekov breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Almazbekov drives through and clinches with Grigsby against the ropes.
#BC2#
Grigsby breaks from the clinch.
Almazbekov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Almazbekov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Almazbekov clinches.
Grigsby is pushing Almazbekov up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grigsby working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Grigsby lands a nice knee to the body.
Almazbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Grigsby.
Almazbekov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Almazbekov scores with a shot to the side of Grigsby's head. #BC#
Almazbekov manages to break the clinch.
Grigsby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Almazbekov closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Almazbekov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Grigsby has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Almazbekov breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Almazbekov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Almazbekov breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arstanbek Almazbekov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arstanbek Almazbekov's cut.
That's time! Almazbekov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Grigsby has Almazbekov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grigsby slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Almazbekov manages to break the clinch.
Almazbekov misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Grigsby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grigsby.
Grigsby is trying to stall.
Grigsby tries to throw a body punch but Almazbekov avoids it by throwing Grigsby back against the ropes.
Almazbekov lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigsby backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Grigsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almazbekov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grigsby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grigsby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Almazbekov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grigsby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Almazbekov instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Grigsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Almazbekov misses with a hook
and Grigsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Almazbekov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Grigsby crashing to the mat! Grigsby uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC#
Grigsby is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Devonte Grigsby has been cut.
Almazbekov plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Grigsby swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Grigsby face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arstanbek Almazbekov!
A victorious Arstanbek Almazbekov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BAM
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
De lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Devonte Grigsby has been cut.
De has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Grigsby walks into a straight right hand and goes down! De rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Grigsby has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
De jabs at Grigsby's body.
De scores with a big combo that sends Grigsby crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Grigsby flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! De jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy De!
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Event:
WMMAC 2
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Grigsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Grigsby pushes Alastair up against the cage in a clinch.
Grigsby is trying to pull guard but Alastair has him pressed against the cage.
Alastair wants to get back to striking at distance but Grigsby won't allow it.
#BC2#
Grigsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grigsby shoots for a double leg takedown but Alastair sprawls well. He's pushed Grigsby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alastair misses with a combination
and Grigsby counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alastair doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigsby circles away.
Alastair wants to clinch but Grigsby slips to the side#TD2#
and Grigsby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alastair won't be happy with that. #ES#
Alastair sneaks out the side door and pushes Grigsby away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Grigsby looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Alastair throws a nice looking combination but Grigsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Alastair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigsby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alastair is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alastair misses with a two punch combination.
Alastair misses with a series of wild punches.
Grigsby slips a jab and a cross from Alastair.
Some wild striking there from Alastair.
Alastair is looking to clinch but Grigsby is avoiding it.
And Grigsby tries to counter it with a takedown but Alastair pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alastair misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Grigsby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alastair had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grigsby defends it easily.#SUB#
Alastair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grigsby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grigsby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alastair seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Grigsby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigsby postures up.
#ES#
Alastair manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alastair tries to clinch but Grigsby is having none of it.
Alastair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Grigsby has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Grigsby breaks from the clinch.
Alastair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grigsby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Grigsby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Alastair wants to sweep but no luck.
Alastair throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grigsby wants to pass the guard but Alastair is keeping the position.
Grigsby throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Alastair has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grigsby is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grigsby tries to pull guard but Alastair holds him up against the cage and eventually Grigsby drops back down to his feet.
Michael Alastair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devonte Grigsby.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alastair as Grigsby tries to tie him up. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Alastair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigsby dodges the punch combination from Alastair.
A jab lands there for Grigsby.
Grigsby shoots in looking for a takedown. Alastair tries to sprawl out of it but Grigsby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alastair manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alastair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alastair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alastair swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Grigsby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Alastair pushes Grigsby off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alastair bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Grigsby rushes Alastair and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Grigsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alastair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alastair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigsby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alastair defends well and Grigsby ends up having to push Alastair into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alastair misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Grigsby. Those never looked like landing.
Alastair wants to clinch up but Grigsby keeps it at a distance.
Grigsby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alastair wants to clinch up but Grigsby keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Grigsby slips a jab and a cross from Alastair.
Alastair throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alastair stuffs the takedown attempt from Grigsby. Grigsby gets slowly back to his feet.
Grigsby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Alastair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devonte Grigsby.
Alastair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigsby circles away quickly and effectively.
Alastair throws a nice looking combination but Grigsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alastair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alastair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigsby can do to turn this around?
Alastair misses with a wild combination.
Grigsby slips a jab and a cross from Alastair.
Grigsby throws a head kick but Alastair moves out of range.
#CL2#
Grigsby rushes Alastair and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Alastair wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Grigsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alastair throws a hook to the side of Grigsby's head but Grigsby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alastair throws a series of punches but Grigsby moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Grigsby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Alastair bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Alastair moves into the clinch successfully.
Alastair stops a takedown attempt from Grigsby.
Grigsby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alastair has had enough of the clinch but Grigsby keeps him there for the moment.#T3##TD#
Alastair jumps into guard, dragging Grigsby to the mat.
Alastair trying to keep a closed guard but Grigsby is proving a slippery customer.
Grigsby working some strikes from top position.#ES#
Alastair has his feet on Grigsby's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alastair throws a shot from downtown. Grigsby moves away and avoids it.
Grigsby wants to counter with a clinch but Alastair pushes him away.
Alastair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alastair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grigsby's waist but Grigsby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alastair off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Alastair. Those never looked like landing.
Alastair throws a combination. Grigsby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alastair throws a jab when Grigsby was well out of range.#T4#
Grigsby shoots in and drives through. Alastair sprawls well.#TD2#
Grigsby manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alastair on his heels. He'll look to pass Alastair's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Alastair wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alastair moves in looking to clinch but Grigsby pushes him off.
Alastair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michael Alastair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alastair misses with a series of wild punches.
Grigsby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alastair misses with a few strikes there.
Alastair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alastair swinging wildly here.
Grigsby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alastair lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alastair dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Alastair does no damage.
Grigsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Grigsby moves into the clinch successfully.
Grigsby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alastair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grigsby has Alastair pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alastair tries to score a body lock takedown but Grigsby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grigsby slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Grigsby is looking for a takedown.
Grigsby has Alastair pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alastair manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Alastair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devonte Grigsby.#BC#
Alastair breaks the clinch.
Alastair displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grigsby is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Alastair misses.
Alastair looks to land a combination but Grigsby avoids it well.
Michael Alastair is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Alastair throws a nice looking combination but Grigsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grigsby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alastair.
Alastair throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Grigsby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grigsby. #ES#
Alastair manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alastair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alastair tries to circle away but Grigsby has him pinned against the cage.
Grigsby fails to pull guard.
Grigsby tries to pull guard but Alastair forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Alastair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alastair takes a swing at Grigsby's ribcage but misses. #T3##TD2#
Grigsby shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grigsby showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Alastair makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Grigsby wants to clinch up but Alastair keeps it at a distance.
Alastair tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Alastair misses.
Grigsby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alastair defends it well.
Grigsby fails to land the takedown.
Alastair swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Grigsby moves into range and clinches up with Alastair.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Alastair jumps into guard, dragging Grigsby to the mat.
Alastair doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alastair looking for a sweep. Not yet Alastair, not yet.
Grigsby lands a couple of elbows.
Grigsby stopping the sweep attempt from Alastair.#SUB#
Grigsby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#ES#
Alastair manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alastair misses with a two punch combination.
Alastair slaps away a takedown attempt from Grigsby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alastair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alastair, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alastair!
A very excited looking Michael Alastair made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mulligan closes the distance and clinches.
Mulligan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grigsby pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Grigsby with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Grigsby gets a clinch.
Mulligan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grigsby is defending well.
Mulligan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devonte Grigsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mulligan.
Grigsby tries to pull guard but Mulligan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Grigsby manages to break the clinch.
Grigsby shoots in for a takedown but Mulligan shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Mulligan looks for a takedown but Grigsby sprawls well.
Grigsby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mulligan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grigsby somewhat.#CL#
Grigsby gets a clinch.
Grigsby jumps guard but Mulligan stands there with Grigsby around his waist. Grigsby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mulligan has Grigsby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grigsby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mulligan is working for takedown but Grigsby is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Grigsby trying to stall but Mulligan improves his position.
Grigsby tries to stall but Mulligan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mulligan wants a takedown.
#BC#
Grigsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulligan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigsby circles away.
Mulligan dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigsby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grigsby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mulligan circles away quickly and effectively.
Mulligan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grigsby goes for a double leg but Mulligan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mulligan continues to drive forward.
Mulligan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grigsby lands with a nice body kick.
Mulligan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigsby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grigsby is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Grigsby misses with a wild body shot.
Devonte Grigsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mulligan closes the distance and clinches.
Grigsby misses with a knee to the head.
Grigsby wants a takedown but no success here.
Grigsby is breathing heavily.
Mulligan can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Grigsby breaks from the clinch.
Grigsby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mulligan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Devonte Grigsby has been cut.
Mulligan dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigsby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grigsby leaves Mulligan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Grigsby rushes Mulligan and presses him up against the cage.
Mulligan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grigsby is pressed up against the cage. Mulligan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grigsby down to the mat. Grigsby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Grigsby closes the distance and pushes Mulligan back into the cage.
Mulligan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grigsby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulligan working hard to break the clinch.
Grigsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devonte Grigsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devonte Grigsby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mulligan shoots in but Grigsby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mulligan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grigsby.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mulligan.
Mulligan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mulligan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mulligan clinches up with Grigsby and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mulligan.
#T1#
Grigsby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Grigsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mulligan jumps guard and drags Grigsby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulligan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mulligan with a nice head shot there.#ES#
Grigsby has his feet on Mulligan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Grigsby shoots in and bounces Mulligan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mulligan pulls Grigsby in close to his closed guard and prevents Grigsby from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB2#
Mulligan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grigsby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mulligan is tightening it up a little... Grigsby has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grigsby reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grigsby taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mulligan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Mulligan!
John Mulligan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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