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Event:
KFC Fight Night St Pete
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Fodetudo misses.
Grove takes one to the side of the head.
Grove has his takedown stuffed
and Fodetudo counters with a left to the body.
Grove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo looks to land a left hand but Grove moved out of range nicely.
Grove shoots for a takedown but Fodetudo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Fodetudo throws a shot from downtown. Grove moves away and avoids it.
Grove walks into a jab.
Grove looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fodetudo.
Nice straight punches there by Fodetudo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fodetudo.
Grove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Grove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fodetudo.
Grove shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sidney Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Grove has his takedown stuffed
and Fodetudo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fodetudo misses with a looping right.
Grove attempts a counter takedown but Fodetudo avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fodetudo. Grove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fodetudo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grove stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fodetudo.
Grove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fodetudo but Fodetudo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Grove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fodetudo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fodetudo.
Sidney Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grove shoots in for a takedown but Fodetudo shows good takedown defense.
Fodetudo leaves Grove with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Grove looks to clinch
and Fodetudo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fodetudo defends it nicely.
Fodetudo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fodetudo catches Grove with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xiquinho Fodetudo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Grove 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grove dives in for a single leg takedown but Fodetudo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good shot there by Fodetudo.
Fodetudo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grove.
It seemed like Fodetudo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fodetudo.
Grove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo with a jab.#CL#
Grove drives through and clinches with Fodetudo against the cage.
#T1#
A short right from Fodetudo on the inside.
Fodetudo tries to throw a body punch but Grove avoids it by throwing Fodetudo back against the cage.
Grove takes a shot to the head.
Grove drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fodetudo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grove misses the jab.
Fodetudo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fodetudo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grove gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fodetudo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sidney Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Fodetudo.#TD#
Grove closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fodetudo did well to prevent Grove getting side control.#T2#
Fodetudo tries to roll over but Grove keeps him under control.
Fodetudo tries to kick Grove off but Grove keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Grove looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fodetudo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fodetudo wants to control but Grove is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grove missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fodetudo trying to control here.
Grove wants to take a breather but Fodetudo is having none of it.
Grove lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Grove not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Grove is looking for a kimura but Fodetudo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grove to get the leverage.
Grove tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fodetudo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fodetudo wants to improve his position but Grove is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove throwing shots but Fodetudo is blocking nicely.
Fodetudo wants to control but Grove is keeping busy.
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. Grove connects with a nice short shot to Fodetudo's temple.
Grove content to control rather than advance.
Grove is keen to just control but Fodetudo is a slippery customer.
Fodetudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fodetudo is looking to improve his position.
Fodetudo wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Grove not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grove throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fodetudo gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grove connects with a couple of short punches.
Grove throws a big right hand that misses.
Fodetudo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grove. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fodetudo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grove scoring with some ground and pound.
Grove trying to control but Fodetudo is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fodetudo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grove wants to pass the guard but Fodetudo is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fodetudo is adopting a defensive guard.
Grove is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fodetudo pulls Grove in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xiquinho Fodetudo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fodetudo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grove attempts a counter takedown but Fodetudo avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Grove scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grove throws an elbow but Fodetudo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sidney Grove overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fodetudo can't do much from the bottom here.
Fodetudo is looking to regain half guard here but Grove keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Grove.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grove looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fodetudo is looking for a sweep.
Grove trying to control the position but Fodetudo is working away.
Fodetudo tries to bench press Grove off him but Grove keeps the position. #T1#
Fodetudo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grove sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fodetudo defending well though.
Fodetudo wants to improve his position but Grove is controlling well.
Fodetudo is refusing to be controlled, as Grove sits in half guard.
Fodetudo wants to get back to full guard.
Fodetudo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grove trying to mount his opponent but Fodetudo defends it.
Fodetudo trying to hold on to Grove's head to control him but Grove postures up.
Grove is pressing down on Fodetudo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fodetudo is holding on for now.
Grove 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.
Fodetudo has hold of Grove's hands but Grove slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sidney Grove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiquinho Fodetudo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grove lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grove lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grove is keen to just control but Fodetudo is a slippery customer.
Fodetudo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grove's back!
Grove is keeping busy.
Fodetudo controls the action.
Grove manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fodetudo's guard. Nice work there by Grove.
#T3#
Fodetudo controlling Grove's posture.
Grove chips away with some ground and pound.
Fodetudo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fodetudo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fodetudo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grove landing some decent shots from guard.
Fodetudo is pulling down on Grove's head. It's preventing any offense from Grove, at least for the moment.
Fodetudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fodetudo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grove wants to control from the top but Fodetudo keeps moving. #T4#
Fodetudo has Grove pulled in close to control his posture.
Grove postures up in Fodetudo's guard and throws a big left but Fodetudo blocks it.
Grove landing some decent shots from guard.
Grove postures up.
Grove scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grove throwing strikes but missing.
Grove distracts Fodetudo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fodetudo pulls Grove in close to prevent any damage.
Fodetudo working a defensive guard here.
Fodetudo has momentary wrist control but Grove slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sidney Grove showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fodetudo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xiquinho Fodetudo!
Xiquinho Fodetudo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KFC 19: Kennedy vs Steve
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Passion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grove is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grove is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Passion has managed to clinch.
Grove has Passion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Passion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Passion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Passion rushes Grove and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grove wants a takedown.
#BC#
Passion manages to break the clinch.
Passion clobbers Grove with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Passion closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Passion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grove walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Sidney Grove has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Passion defends it nicely.
Steve Passion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sidney Grove.#T1##CL#
Passion has Grove up against the cage in a clinch.
Grove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Passion smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Passion instigates a clinch.
Grove tries for a takedown. No joy.
Passion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grove fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Passion manages to break the clinch.
Steve Passion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Passion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grove, pushing him back against the cage.
Grove tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Grove is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Passion to keep the fight standing.
Grove tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Passion breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Passion clinches up with Grove and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Passion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Passion pushes Grove up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Grove manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Passion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grove is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Passion is sitting in close to Grove's body. Grove has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Passion is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Passion is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Grove.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sidney Grove!
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Event:
KFC 15: Kennedy vs Soun 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Jutsu has a takedown stuffed.
Jutsu is looking to land body kicks.
Grove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jutsu misses with a low kick as Grove jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Grove as Jutsu shoots in.
It looked like Grove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grove leaves Jutsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grove throwing a counter right hand but Jutsu manages to avoid it.
Sidney Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Jutsu.
Jutsu tries for a takedown but Grove sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grove throws a big counter combination but Jutsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jutsu.
An attempted straight right counter from Grove misses the target.
Grove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jutsu goes for a double leg but Grove avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grove continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Jutsu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grove looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Jutsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grove knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Jutsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grove knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jutsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grove, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Jutsu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grove manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Grove is trying is best to control the position here.
Jutsu trying to control the action but Grove is working from the bottom.
Jutsu prevents Grove from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jutsu is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Jutsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grove is just riding it out for now. Jutsu eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jutsu is trying to control. Grove wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jutsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grove defends it well.
Jutsu trying to mount his opponent but Grove defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jutsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grove defends it well. #SUB2#
Jutsu is looking for a kimura but Grove is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jutsu to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jin Jutsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jutsu shoots in for a double leg but Grove sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Grove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jutsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grove as he jumps to the side.
Grove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jutsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Grove sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Grove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sidney Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Jutsu.
Grove ducks under a wild hook from Jutsu.
An attempted straight right counter from Grove misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jutsu feints and as Grove raises his hands in defense, Jutsu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Grove scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Jutsu misses. #T1#
Jutsu looks to throw the jab but Grove is out of range.
Jutsu misses with a takedown attempt
letting Grove counter with a right hand.
Jutsu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jutsu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grove was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jutsu misses with a takedown attempt - Grove sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Grove as Jutsu shoots in.
Jin Jutsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grove checks a leg kick.
Grove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jutsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Grove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jutsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jutsu.
Grove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grove stuffs the takedown attempt from Jutsu. Jutsu gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Grove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grove slaps away a takedown attempt from Jutsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sidney Grove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jutsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Grove sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grove is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jutsu is defended easily by Grove.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jutsu shoots for a takedown but Grove saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Grove was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jutsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jutsu shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Jutsu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jutsu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Jutsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grove has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sidney Grove 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#
Jutsu fails with a takedown attempt.
As Jutsu looks to move away, Grove throws a big counter combo but Jutsu just gets out of the way.
Grove blocks the body kick.
Grove is looking to counter punch.
Grove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Grove misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jutsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grove circles away quickly and effectively.
Grove is looking to counter punch.#T1##TD2#
Jutsu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grove's guard.
Jutsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Grove is retaining full guard.
Jutsu looking to sit in guard and control but Grove gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jin Jutsu has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jutsu has his foot on Grove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grove works his way back into a safe position though.
Jutsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grove throwing strikes from guard but Jutsu blocks nicely.
Grove showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grove lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Grove trying to control the position from guard on top but Jutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jutsu controls Grove momentarily but Grove frees himself.
Grove postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Jutsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grove defends well.
Grove is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grove preventing the sweep.
Jutsu looking to control.
Grove looking to sit in guard and control but Jutsu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Jutsu has gone for a leg lock! Grove slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jutsu's guard.#REVR#
Grove postures up and lands a big shot to Jutsu's brow.
Grove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jutsu is keeping the position for now.
Jutsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jutsu, not yet.
Grove trying to control the position from guard on top but Jutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grove is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grove scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grove is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Grove connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Jutsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Jutsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grove defends well.#SUB2#
Jutsu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grove is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jutsu.
Check out the look on Grove's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jutsu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sidney Grove.
I think Grove has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sidney Grove!
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