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Event:
SyFi 63
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Thor connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Grey has been cut.#CL#
Grey closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Grey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thor pushes Grey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thor.
Thor misses with a punch to the body.
Thor prevents a body shot from Grey.
Grey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thor to keep the fight standing.
Grey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grey's elbow.
A body shot lands from Thor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grey is working for takedown but Thor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thor pushes Grey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Thor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grey is looking to clinch. #T1#
Grey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grasman Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor scores with a hook.
Grey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grey under the eye.
Thor feints and then cracks Grey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grey down.
Thor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grey under the eye.
Donk. Thor catches Grey right on the button with a cross.
Grey doesn't manage to clinch there - Thor circles away.
A jab from Thor does it's job there.
Thor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Thor coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey walks into a jab.#CUT2#
Mike Grey's cut is getting worse.
Grey walks into a left hand.
Grey closes the distance and clinches up with Thor, looking for a takedown. Grey pushes Thor against the cage but Thor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##KD2#
Thor cracks Grey with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Grey looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thor finish him?
#ROC2#
Grey is rocked!
Grey throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Thor drops Grey with a beautiful combination! Grey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thor is looking for the KO!
Oh Grey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Mike Grey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thor steps in with a hook that catches Grey right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Thor follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Grey looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grasman Thor!
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Event:
WeInSyd 12
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Elliot moves in looking to clinch but Grey pushes him off.#TD2#
Grey gets a double leg takedown into Elliot's guard.
Elliot looking for a sweep. Not yet Elliot, not yet.
Grey stands up over Elliot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grey won't allow Elliot to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Elliot keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Elliot is trying to control the position but Grey postures up.
Elliot controlling the position.
Elliot is trying to keep Grey in close.
Grey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elliot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Grey stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Elliot has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Grey manages to get his head free but now Elliot has transitioned to an armbar! Grey grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Elliot! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Elliot!
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Event:
SyFi 37
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Grey avoids the punch easily.
Grey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Mike Grey has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith Jr. That snapped Grey's head back.
Grey tries to clinch up
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Grey to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Smith Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
SyFi 25
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Grey fails with a takedown attempt.
Camara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Grey has been cut.#CL2#
Grey moves into range and clinches up with Camara.
Grey blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Grey looks winded!
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara pushes Grey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Camara pushes Grey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara is working Grey over against the cage.#T1#
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
Camara is leaning against Grey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara is working Grey over against the cage.
Camara lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Camara is working Grey over against the cage.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
Camara effectively controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Camara.
The referee calls for Camara to work.
Nice body punch from Camara.
A short left from Camara.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Camara is working Grey over against the cage.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
#T3#
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.#KD#
Camara drops Grey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Grey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Grey is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Mike Grey's cut even more.
Camara works on Grey's body with a couple of short punches.
Grey is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him?
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara lands a body shot.
Grey seems to have recovered his senses.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Camara.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grey or not.
Camara is working Grey over against the cage.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara stalling the fight.
Camara displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grey up against the cage.#T4#
Camara digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara cracks Grey with a nice body shot.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grey backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Mike Grey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Camara presses Grey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grey or not.
Camara is pushing Grey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Camara stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damatang Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Grey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Camara.
#CL2#
Grey darts in and clinches Camara up against the cage.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
Camara cracks Grey with a nice body shot.
Damatang Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camara.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grey is breathing heavily.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camara.#T1#
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Grey's head.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Camara. #CUT#
Mike Grey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara has Grey pushed against the cage.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara works on Grey's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank. #KD#
Camara drops Grey onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Grey is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Grey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damatang Camara!
Damatang Camara is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Damatang Camara 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:
SyFi 20
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Grey gets a takedown into half guard.
Medina scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Grey manages to mount him!
Grey tries to control but Medina wriggling away.
Grey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Medina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Grey won't let Medina get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T1#
Medina sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Medina is staying active underneath Grey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Medina trying to hold on to Grey's head to control him but Grey postures up.
Medina is trying is best to control the position here.
Grey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Medina's head. #SU#
Grey decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Medina, pushing him back against the cage.
Grey stalling against the cage.
Grey throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Grey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grey manages to end up in side control.
Grey tries to move to mount but Medina blocks the move with his legs.
Grey working away.
Grey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Medina down.
Medina wants to get back to his feet but Grey drags him back down.
Grey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Medina is looking to regain half guard here but Grey keeps moving and retains side control.
Medina is not content to let Grey control the position. #T3#
Medina is pushing Grey's head away, looking to escape. Grey manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Grey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Medina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grey trying to control the action but Medina is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Medina regains half guard, as Grey was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Grey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Medina is just riding it out for now. Grey eventually gives up the hold.
Medina is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Grey dominated that round.
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.
#R2##TD#
Grey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grey works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU#
Grey stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Medina is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grey is keeping busy.
Medina lands an elbow inside that Grey shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Grey has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina working hard to break the clinch.
Grey stalling in the clinch.
Medina tries to land a knee to the head but Grey blocks with his arms.
Medina jumps guard but Grey stands there with Medina around his waist. Medina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Medina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grey.
#T1#
Medina tries to score a body lock takedown but Grey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Medina walks away with a smile on his face. Grey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No joy there for Medina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Medina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Grey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grey lands in his opponent's guard.
Medina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medina can do to turn this around?
Grey pushing down on Medina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Medina is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Grey wants to free his trapped foot but Medina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grey trying to control from half guard but Medina is working away.
Medina tries to kick Grey off but Grey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Grey is working for a submission of some sort.
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. Grey connects with a nice short shot to Medina's temple.
Medina is not content to let Grey control the position.#T3#
Mike Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grey performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medina misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Grey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Grey stops Medina from getting back to his feet.
Grey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grey is trying to control. Medina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Grey is trying for a kimura here. Medina looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grey wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Grey!
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Event:
SyFi 10
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Grey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halvarsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Grey instigates a clinch.
Grey is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Grey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Halvarsson did well to prevent Grey getting side control.
Well, if Grey 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.
Halvarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grey tries to stand and escape but Halvarsson is controlling the position. #T1#
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Halvarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Halvarsson is defending well.
Halvarsson is staying active underneath Grey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Halvarsson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halvarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Halvarsson enables Grey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halvarsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Halvarsson keeping full guard, as Grey tries to pass. #SUB2#
Grey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Grey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halvarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Halvarsson, not yet.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Halvarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halvarsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halvarsson keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Halvarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grey is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Grey clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Halvarsson tries to pull guard but Grey holds him up against the cage and eventually Halvarsson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lilja Halvarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Grey gets control of Halvarsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halvarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halvarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Grey's legs - danger averted.
Halvarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Grey.
Grey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halvarsson trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom. #T4#
Grey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halvarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Halvarsson trying to control the position here.
Halvarsson working a defensive guard but Grey manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halvarsson keeps working.
Grey landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Grey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Halvarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Grey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halvarsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halvarsson somewhat.
Grey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick by Halvarsson misses #TD2#
and Grey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvarsson tries to roll over but Grey keeps him under control.
Grey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Grey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T1##TD2#
Grey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Halvarsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Halvarsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Halvarsson keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Grey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halvarsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Grey wants to control from the top but Halvarsson keeps moving.
Grey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halvarsson is looking for a sweep. Grey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halvarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Grey is trying to control. Halvarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halvarsson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grey is working for a submission of some sort.
Grey is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Halvarsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Grey's guard. #T3#
Halvarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Halvarsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Halvarsson trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Halvarsson wants to pass the guard but Grey is keeping the position.
Grey pulls Halvarsson in close to prevent any damage. #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.
Grey looking to control.
Halvarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halvarsson preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey leaves Halvarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lilja Halvarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halvarsson tries to clinch but Grey is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Grey looking to score a takedown here. Halvarsson is defending well but Grey drives through and ends up in Halvarsson's guard.
Grey trying to control but Halvarsson is working from the bottom.
Grey preventing the sweep.
Grey trying to move into half guard but instead Halvarsson has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Grey looking for a guillotine here but Halvarsson defends easily.
Grey wants to control but Halvarsson passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Halvarsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grey trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Halvarsson stands up and beckons Grey to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Grey clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Grey wants the takedown. Halvarsson is fighting it off but Grey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Halvarsson's guard against the cage.#ES#
Halvarsson pushes Grey off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Grey throws a body punch but Halvarsson moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halvarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halvarsson throws a leg kick but Grey sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Grey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Halvarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Grey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halvarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grey's guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Halvarsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Grey working for a triangle but Halvarsson defends it easily.
Halvarsson postures up.
#T3#
Grey wants to stand up but Halvarsson is controlling him.
Grey looking to control.
Grey is striking but Halvarsson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Halvarsson trying to pass the guard but Grey defending well.
Grey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halvarsson is looking to take a break and control but Grey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grey is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Halvarsson 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey is looking to control Halvarsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grey avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lilja Halvarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grey 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Grey!
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