Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Ham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grossman.
A telegraphed right hand from Ham misses the target.
Grossman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ham under the eye.
Grossman jabs at Ham's body.
Grossman misses with a looping right.
Ham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grossman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grossman. Ham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ham throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Ham throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Ham misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham misses the jab.
Ham swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Grossman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Grossman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ham backwards.
I was talking to Grossman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Ham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ham working aggressively here.
Ham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grossman is keeping busy.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ham fails to land.
Grossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ham trying to stall but Grossman improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Ham is rocked!
Grossman lands with a right to the head.
Ham is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossman finish him?
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Grossman.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ham wants to stall.
Ham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman lands a shot to the body.
Ham seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Grossman. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Grossman.
Grossman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Grossman.
Grossman lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ham to his knees! Grossman keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
After the fight, Vasily Grossman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Grossman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grossman loads up on a big right hand but Sainty slips the punch.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sainty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grossman throws out the jab.
Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grossman looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grossman sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
Sainty tries to counter with a takedown but Grossman is quick to defend against it.
Grossman lands a lovely overhand right.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Grossman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sainty moves out of range as Grossman strikes.
Grossman looks to throw the jab but Sainty is out of range.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grossman throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sainty wants to take a breather but Grossman is having none of it.
Sainty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sainty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grossman for as long as he can get away with.
Grossman is refusing to be controlled, as Sainty sits in half guard. #T2#
Sainty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grossman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Sainty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grossman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sainty.
Sainty wants to free his trapped foot but Grossman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Sainty is working for a submission of some sort.
Sainty is trying to control. Grossman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sainty is really struggling to control Grossman but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Sainty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grossman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sainty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sainty works his way into full mount!
Sainty controlling the pace for now.
Grossman stops Sainty from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Grossman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Sainty avoids the attempt from Grossman to control.
Grossman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sainty has taken his back.
Sainty controls the action.
Grossman can't escape the position. #SUB#
Sainty is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Grossman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Grossman for a finish. #SUB#
Grossman showing good submission defense here.
Grossman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sainty off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sainty working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grossman throws a body shot but no joy.
Grossman throws the left hand but Sainty avoids the punch easily.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sainty slips a jab and a cross from Grossman.
Grossman looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grossman sprawls and moves away.
Vasily Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grossman. Sainty does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossman.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grossman sprawls and moves away.
Sainty avoids the body shot from Grossman.
Sainty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Sainty moves away from the strike by Grossman.
Sainty slips under a jab from Grossman.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Grossman avoids it well and moves away.
Grossman misses with a right hand #TD#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Grossman fights it but they end up in guard.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sainty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sainty looking to sit in guard and control but Grossman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Sainty looking for subs off his back but Grossman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grossman tries to stand and escape but Sainty is controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Sainty actively working from the bottom here.
Sainty is looking for a sweep. Grossman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grossman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sainty.#SU2#
Grossman decides to stand back up. Grossman steps back and let's Sainty get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Sainty.
Sainty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sainty tries to counter with a takedown but Grossman is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Grossman misses with a body punch #TD#
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grossman's guard.
Sainty has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Grossman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sainty controls the pace.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grossman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grossman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there.
Sainty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sainty trying to control but Grossman is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sainty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Grossman keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grossman being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grossman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Grossman avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grossman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sainty is out of range and Grossman settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Grossman misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grossman wants to sweep but no luck.
Sainty working some strikes from top position.
Grossman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sainty trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman prevents Sainty from improving his position.
Sainty is pressing down on Grossman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Grossman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sainty is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Grossman stands and steps away. Sainty gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grossman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sainty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grossman misses with a double jab #TD#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sainty passes into half guard. #SUB#
Sainty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grossman is just riding it out for now. Sainty eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Sainty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grossman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sainty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sainty looking to control but Grossman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sainty with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Grossman is trying to escape the mount but Sainty keeps good control and instead manages to take Grossman's back. #SUB#
Sainty is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grossman is trapped and Sainty is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sainty is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sainty tightening his grip on Grossman, looking for the choke.
Grossman is keeping busy. #T4##SUB#
Sainty looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Sainty working for a choke but Grossman is defending well. #SUB#
Sainty working for a choke but Grossman reverses nicely into Sainty 's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sainty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grossman defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Sainty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sainty 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Sainty!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daniel Sainty thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Proud FC 7- P4P King
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Grossman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovingten's head.
Kovingten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kovingten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A cross from Kovingten lands.
Kovingten lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Grossman sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grossman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grossman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grossman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grossman blocks a jab.#T1#
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovingten throws out the jab.
Grossman blocks a low kick nicely.
Grossman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovingten manages to circle out of the way.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Grossman finds it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kovingten - that will leave a mark!
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grossman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Grossman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grossman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grossman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grossman is looking to counter the offense by Kovingten and move into the clinch.
Grossman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grossman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grossman looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Grossman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovingten manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Kovingten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grossman connects with a single shot there.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten's coach down at McGrady FT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kovingten's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Grossman moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Kovingten tries to get set, Grossman tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovingten manages to avoid the attempt.
Grossman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kovingten throws a lazy body kick
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Grossman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grossman loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
A combination from Kovingten does no damage.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovingten throws out the jab.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovingten lands a high kick!
Grossman throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Grossman is looking for a counter combo.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovingten throws out the jab.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grossman jabs Kovingten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grossman throws a series of punches but Kovingten avoids them all with ease.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grossman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kovingten - the referee stops the clock and Grossman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kovingten. Grossman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Kovingten misses with a low kick as Grossman jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Grossman misses its target.
An inside leg kick from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Grossman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovingten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Grossman moved away.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grossman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kovingten is looking to slow Grossman down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grossman.
A slow jab from Grossman misses its intended target.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grossman blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Grossman throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten swings for the body but Grossman moves out of range.
Kovingten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovingten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovingten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Grossman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman blocks a leg kick.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Kovingten tries to get set, Grossman tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovingten manages to avoid the attempt.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grossman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Grossman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Nice uppercut lands for Grossman. That snapped Kovingten's head back. #T2#
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovingten pushes Grossman away with a front kick.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten misses with a body shot
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws a combination that misses
and Grossman counters with a left to the body.
Grossman slips a straight right by Kovingten.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grossman's head backwards.
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.#T3#
Kovingten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman fails to land with a series of punches.
Grossman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovingten should have avoided that one.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Grossman's legs.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovingten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovingten throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grossman lands with an overhand left.
Grossman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grossman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kovingten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten misses the jab.
Kovingten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grossman counters with a nice uppercut.
Grossman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.
Grossman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grossman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovingten misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grossman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman avoids the head kick by Kovingten.
Grossman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Grossman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grossman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Kovingten is predictable there
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten throws a lazy head kick
and Grossman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grossman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grossman throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Kovingten - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten throws a series of punches but Grossman moves out of range.
A low kick from Kovingten is predictable there
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grossman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grossman throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kovingten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Grossman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
A quick step to the side and Grossman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grossman moves away.
Grossman moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
A jab from Kovingten misses.
A quick step to the side and Grossman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grossman lands with an overhand left.
Grossman walks into a jab.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Grossman moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Grossman moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Grossman checks it.
Grossman is looking to counter the offense by Kovingten and move into the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Kovingten fails to land with a series of punches.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman lands a nice hook to Kovingten's body. Kovingten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grossman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovingten.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Kovingten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grossman.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Grossman avoids it.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Grossman dodges the punch combination from Kovingten.
Grossman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kovingten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grossman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Grossman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grossman, as that shot connected.
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten lands a head kick!
Grossman blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten feints a counter leg kick.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kovingten connects with a jab.
Kovingten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grossman moves away.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Grossman moves out of range.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Grossman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Grossman tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Kovingten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Kovingten.
I've got Kovingten winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Proud FC 4- Full Blast
Date: Oct 01, 2021

#R1#
Akira misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Grossman counters by moving into the clinch.
Akira digs a right hand into Grossman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grossman's gas tank.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Akira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Grossman working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Akira.
Akira working aggressively here. #BC#
Akira breaks the clinch.
Akira throws a body shot but no joy.
Akira sets himself, and Grossman steps forward looking for the clinch! Akira avoids it this time.#CL#
Akira clinches up against the ropes.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grossman lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman blocking some punches.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akira lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Akira can't find room to land a body shot as Grossman controls the action.
A short right from Akira on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira.
Grossman misses with a body punch.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Akira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akira lands with a right to the head.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Akira.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akira working aggressively here.
Grossman digs a right hand underneath Akira's ribcage. Akira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grossman lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Grossman.
Akira is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Akira.
Akira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Akira misses with some punches.
Akira lands with a left to the head.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Akira.
Akira blocks an uppercut.
Akira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grossman tries a body shot but Akira blocks it.
Grossman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grossman can turn it around.
Akira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Akira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Akira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
A short right from Akira on the inside.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akira backwards.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akira is looking to control Grossman's arms but Grossman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akira has his back to the ropes. #T3#
Akira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Grossman.
Akira misses with some punches.
Akira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira.
A shot in the inside from Akira.
Akira tries a body shot but Grossman blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Akira.
Akira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Grossman digs a right hand underneath Akira's ribcage. Akira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
A short left from Grossman.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Akira working aggressively here.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Akira controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akira backwards. #BC#
Akira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grossman throws a poor cross that misses
and Akira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Akira. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hokuto Akira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Akira avoids the body shot from Grossman.
Akira misses with a looping right.
Akira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akira throws out a powerful jab.
Akira blocks a jab.
Grossman staying out of range there.
Grossman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akira swings widly with a right hand
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Akira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grossman wants to counter with a clinch but Akira pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
Akira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Akira misses the target.
Grossman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grossman throws a right hand that Akira ducks under and follows up with a left that Akira also avoids with ease.
Hokuto Akira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grossman.#T1#
Akira takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Akira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Akira on the inside.
Hokuto Akira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Akira avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Akira.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Akira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira.
Akira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Grossman.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman blocks a body shot from Akira.
A short body shot lands from Akira as the two fighters clinch.
Akira misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Akira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akira prevents a body shot from Grossman. #T3#
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akira blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Akira.
Akira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grossman.
Grossman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grossman's elbow.
Akira misses with the head strike.
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akira blocks an uppercut.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Akira controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
Akira lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Akira.
Grossman is breathing heavily.
Akira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akira blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Akira avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akira lands a shoulder strike.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akira lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akira.
Akira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Akira wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Akira.
A right hook to the body lands for Akira.
Akira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Akira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grossman takes a shot to the head.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hokuto Akira 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#
Akira misses with an uppercut.
Akira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grossman looks to throw the jab but Akira is out of range.
Akira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Grossman misses. #CL#
Akira moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Grossman.
Grossman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akira backwards.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Akira lands a nice uppercut.
Akira pushes Grossman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grossman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body. #T1##BC#
Akira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman defending well as Akira loads up on a big left hand.
Grossman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grossman misses with a hook
and Akira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grossman's hands.
Grossman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akira finds it's way round the side to connect with Grossman's head.
Grossman misses with a series of wild punches.
Akira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grossman has time to react.
Akira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akira lands a jab to the nose.
Akira clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hokuto Akira is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Akira.
Akira lands a nice shot that snaps Grossman's head back.
Akira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
Akira just misses with a punch to the body.
Akira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Grossman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Grossman misses the target. #T3#
Grossman misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Akira as he connects with a hook.
Akira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akira scores with a body shot.
Grossman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Akira lands.
Grossman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akira lunges at Grossman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grossman's hand. #T4#
Akira wants to clinch but Grossman slips to the side
and Akira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Akira rushes Grossman and presses him up against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akira taking a breather.
Akira lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Akira tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akira wants to stall.
Akira pushes Grossman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossmans head.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Akira avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hokuto Akira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: 8L 95 - Steiner (FINAL)
Date: Sep 14, 2021

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Baracuta. That's going to slow Grossman down.
Baracuta throws a right hand that misses
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baracuta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baracuta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baracuta scoring well with a low kick there.
Baracuta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grossman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baracutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick lands from Baracuta.
Baracuta throws an overhand right that lands on Grossman's shoulder, as Grossman tries to avoid the shot.
Baracuta misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Grossman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Baracuta controls his hands.
Baracuta working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baracuta.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman. #T1#
Grossman lands with a right to the head.
Baracuta can't find room to land a body shot as Grossman controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Baracuta fails to land.
Grossman misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Baracuta.
I was talking to Grossman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baracuta lands with a light punch inside.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baracuta working aggressively here.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Grossman.
Grossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baracuta has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Grossman scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baracuta backwards.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Baracuta.
Baracuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman tries a body shot but Baracuta blocks it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Baracuta fails to land.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Baracuta.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Baracuta lands a shoulder strike.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Baracuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baracuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baracuta's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baracuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Baracuta throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baracuta backwards.
Baracuta has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baracuta backwards.
Baracuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grossman's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baracuta.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Baracuta controls the action. #T3#
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Baracuta controls his hands.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Baracuta's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman blocking some punches.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Baracuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baracuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grossman blocking some punches.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baracuta tries a body shot but Grossman blocks it.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Baracuta controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Baracuta.
Baracuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baracuta.
Baracuta working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Grossman.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Baracuta.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Grossman cracks Baracuta with a nice body shot.
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Baracuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Baracuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baracuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baracuta works on Grossman's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grossman.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baracuta fails to land.
Baracuta tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baracuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Baracuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baracuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vasily Grossman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Baracuta lands with a good body shot.
Grossman throws an off balance right hand
and Baracuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baracuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
Baracuta misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baracuta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grossman momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Grossman blocks the leg kick.
Baracuta slips under a jab from Grossman.
Baracuta scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baracuta misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baracuta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grossman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baracuta manages to avoid it.
Baracuta throws a body kick that misses
and Grossman counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Baracuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baracuta misses with a left hand
and Grossman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crass Baracuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baracuta throws the kick towards the body but Grossman avoids it.
Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grossman scores with a shot to the body.
Grossman misses with the combination.
Baracuta blocks a jab.
Baracuta thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grossman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Grossman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baracuta lands a leg kick that knocks Grossman off balance momentarily.
Baracuta misses with a body kick.
Baracuta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grossman counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baracuta just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Baracuta.
Baracuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
Baracuta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grossman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baracuta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crass Baracuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baracuta defending well as Grossman loads up on a big left hand.
Baracuta replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grossman blocks it well.#T3#
Baracuta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grossman misses with a jab to the body
and Baracuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baracuta gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
Baracuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baracuta lands with an uppercut that bounces Grossman off the ropes and back into range.
Grossman moves forwards but Baracuta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baracuta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Baracuta misses with an uppercut.
Baracuta looks to land a body kick but Grossman moved away.
Grossman dips to his left and cracks Baracuta with an uppercut!
Baracuta moves away from the strike by Grossman.
Baracuta replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grossman blocks it well.#T4#
Baracuta misses the shot to the body.
Grossman blocks a low kick nicely.
Baracuta walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baracuta looks to land a right hand but Grossman moved out of range.
Grossman blocks a head kick by Baracuta.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baracuta. Grossman shrugs it off though.
Grossman swinging wildly here.
Grossman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baracuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baracuta lands a leg kick that knocks Grossman off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Crass Baracuta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Baracuta thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grossman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baracuta misses with an uppercut.
Grossman misses with a few strikes there.
Baracuta is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baracuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grossman blocks a head kick by Baracuta.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baracuta throws a wild body kick that Grossman sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baracuta connects with a right hand. Grossman shakes it off.
Grossman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baracuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baracuta.#T1#
Baracuta misses with the body kick
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baracuta throws a leg kick but Grossman checks it.
Baracuta throws a leg kick but Grossman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grossman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baracuta throws a leg kick but Grossman moved away.
Baracuta throws a head kick that misses.
Grossman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baracuta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baracuta throws a lazy head kick
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grossman connects with a jab.
A low kick from Baracuta misses
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Baracuta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grossman is able to avoid easily.
Grossman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Grossman catches Baracuta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grossman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baracuta to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baracuta sizes up Grossman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baracuta misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baracuta throws a body shot but no joy.
Grossman slips under a jab from Baracuta.
Grossman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baracuta misses with a body kick.
Baracuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grossman misses with an uppercut. Baracuta saw that one coming.#T3#
Baracuta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baracuta misses with a body kick.
Baracuta looks to land a body kick but Grossman moved away.
Nice defenses there by Baracuta.
Baracuta raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baracuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossman.
Baracuta misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Grossman counters by clinching up.
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Baracuta.
Grossman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Baracuta tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Baracuta.
Baracuta misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Baracuta is rocked!
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baracuta is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossman finish him?
Grossman misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Baracuta fails to land.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Baracuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Vasily Grossman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baracuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Baracuta.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baracuta.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baracuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baracuta.
Baracuta seems to have recovered his senses.
Baracuta lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman prevents a body shot from Baracuta.
Baracuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baracuta misses with a body punch.
Baracuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Grossman controls his hands.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Baracuta.
Grossman prevents a body shot from Baracuta.
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
Grossman lands with a right to the head.
Baracuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grossman.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crass Baracuta.
I think Baracuta 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Vasily Grossman!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Vasily Grossman!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Vasily Grossman!

Vasily Grossman wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Vasily Grossman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: 8L 92 - Deer Hunter BLEW UP
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grossman counters with a three punch combo that has Kovingten backing up. Kovingten nods at Grossman to acknowledge the strikes.
Kovingten thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovingten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grossman. That did some damage!
Grossman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grossman throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten with a nice cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovingten misses with a right hand
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Kovingten misses
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman throwing a counter right hand but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grossman.
Kovingten thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Grossman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grossman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman lands a body punch.
Grossman lands with a left to the head.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grossman.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovingten trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grossman or not.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Grossman 's eye.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kovingten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grossman.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook.
Grossman misses with a straight right.
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Grossman is having none of it.
Kovingten throws out a powerful jab.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Grossman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovingten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grossman loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Kovingten throws a jab when Grossman was well out of range.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten takes one on the button.
Kovingten tries to clinch
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grossman walks into a jab.
Grossman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovingten.
Grossman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a straight left.
Grossman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Grossman counters with a nice uppercut.
Grossman misses with a hook
and Kovingten counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Grossman's shoulder, as Grossman tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovingten's head backwards.
Grossman misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grossman.
Kovingten wants to clinch but Grossman slips to the side
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grossman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kovingten.
Grossman throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten tries a quick counter leg kick but Grossman is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Grossman looks to land a combination but Kovingten avoids it well.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Grossman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kovingten. That snapped Grossman's head back.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Grossman moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grossman lands a jab to Kovingten's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten swings widly with a right hand
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Grossman cracks Kovingten with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Kovingten misses with a right hand
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Kovingten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grossman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovingten thinking.
Grossman misses the jab.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Grossman throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Grossman slips a straight right by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grossman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Grossman 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.
Grossman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grossman throws a series of punches but Kovingten avoids them all with ease.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Kovingten tries to score with a low kick but Grossman moves his leg out of the way.
Grossman needs to keep his hands up - Kovingten had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Grossman's legs.
Kovingten defending well as Grossman loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten throws out a counter right but Grossman avoids it with no problem.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grossman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovingten throws a poor cross that misses
and Grossman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vasily Grossman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Grossman throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Kovingten throws a sloppy body shot
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossman walks into a straight right hand from Kovingten.

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 Vasily Grossman.
Well Grossman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: 8L 88 - Beaver Picture
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Morrison misses.
Grossman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Morrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrison thinking.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrison scores with a leg kick.
Grossman misses with a straight left.
Morrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick lands for Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Grossman's belly button to the back.
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grossman throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a low kick, right behind Grossman 's knee.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Morrison misses.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grossman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Grossman saw that one coming.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Morrison stuns Grossman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Morrison does it's job there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morrison.
Grossman missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morrison misses with a double jab.
Grossman throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison lands with a right hand.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Grossman misses
and Morrison counters with a body kick that stops Grossman in his tracks momentarily.
Morrison misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Grossman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morrison throws a jab when Grossman was well out of range.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grossman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Morrison takes a swing at Grossman's ribcage but misses.
Grossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Grossman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grossman looks to land a combination but Morrison avoids it well.
Morrison connects with a leg kick.
Morrison scores with a punch to the head.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grossman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morrison throws a head kick but Grossman moves out of range. #T1#
Grossman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrison. Morrison obviously looking to wear him down.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossman.
Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Grossman throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Grossman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grossman avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morrison.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grossman was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Morrison, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Morrison misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Morrison misses
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Grossman catches Morrison right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman misses the jab.
Morrison scores with a leg kick.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
Morrison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grossman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grossman misses with a straight right.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Grossman misses.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison wants to clinch up but Grossman keeps it at a distance.
Grossman missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison lands a jab to Grossman's midsection.
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grossman throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison with a nice cross.
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Grossman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grossman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison lands a lovely overhand right.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grossman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Grossman walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
Morrison lands a glancing blow to the side of Grossman's head.
Grossman blocks a jab.
Morrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grossman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grossman.
Grossman throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Grossman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grossman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Morrison stalks Grossman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grossman's face. Grossman staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Grossman counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Morrison goes down! Grossman rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Morrison is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!#CUT#It looks like Ray Morrison has been cut.
Grossman misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Grossman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morrison get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Morrison stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Grossman runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: 8L 82 - Undercut Gems
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Grossman looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range.
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gusmao with a body shot.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Grossman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gusmao lunges at Grossman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grossman's hand.
Gusmao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Gusmao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gusmao connects with an inside leg kick.
Grossman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grossman missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grossman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gusmao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gusmao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grossman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a leg kick
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab. #T1#
Gusmao thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman tries to move into range but Gusmao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gusmao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Gusmao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grossmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good work by Grossman as he checks the leg kick.
Grossman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Grossman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gusmao connects with a nice looking jab.
Gusmao scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao lands a head shot.#T2#
Gusmao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gusmao lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grossman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grossman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with an overhand left.
Gusmao slips a jab from Grossman.
Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Grossman's head but Grossman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Gusmao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grossman keeps the fight on the outside.
Gusmao tries to land a front kick but Grossman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grossman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Gusmao as he connects with a hook.
Grossman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grossman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gusmao sizes up Grossman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gusmao looks for the body kick but Grossman saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a low kick but Grossman moves out of range easily.
Gusmao throws a big shot that misses.
Gusmao wants to slow Grossman down by chopping away at his legs.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
Gusmao throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grossman's head backwards.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grossman can do to turn this around?
Gusmao lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand.
Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grossman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot.
Grossman misses with a looping left.
Gusmao tries to land a leg kick but Grossman saw it coming and moves away.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot.
Henrique Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far.
Gusmao throws a leg kick but Grossman moved away.
Grossman unleashes a big counter combination but Gusmao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the body
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Gusmao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grossman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Gusmao misses with a body punch. #T2#
Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Gusmao cracks Grossman with a nice body shot.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman lands with a left to the head.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Grossman blocks it.
Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Grossman avoids the elbow strike from Gusmao, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Gusmao.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gusmao throws a leg kick that misses.
Grossman cracks Gusmao with a good jab.
Gusmao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusmao lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grossman throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily.
Gusmao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grossman checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Gusmao rushes Grossman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman. #T1#
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Grossman.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Grossman.
Grossman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Grossman working aggressively here.
I was talking to Gusmao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao.
Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grossman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Grossman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gusmao 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Henrique Gusmao!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Henrique Gusmao!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Henrique Gusmao!

Henrique Gusmao wins by unanimous decision!
Henrique Gusmao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: 8L 74 - Fast Charger
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grossman, pushing him back against the ropes.
Magomedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Grossman has double underhooks. #BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomed Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grossman is looking to counter the offense by Magomedov and move into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a double jab
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Magomedov misses
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Grossman lands with a good body shot.
Grossman lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Grossman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Magomedov looks to clinch
and Grossman counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Magomedov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grossman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grossman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grossman staying out of range there.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman tries to counter by clinching up but Magomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a right hand to the body.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov throws a lazy head kick
letting Grossman counter with a right hand.
Grossman thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov throws a fast counter high kick but Grossman manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grossman tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Magomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Grossman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magomedov.
Nice cross by Grossman.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grossman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossman throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grossman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magomedov manages to circle out of the way.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Grossman's body. Grossman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Grossman in a clinch.
Grossman lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Grossman is working Magomedov over against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman 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#
Grossman scores with a hook.#ROC#Magomedov is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Grossman connects with a quick right hand that sends Magomedov tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: 8L 69 - L Jackson
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Grossman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grossman.
Grossman throwing a counter right hand but Akira manages to avoid it.
A jab from Akira misses.
Akira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grossman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akira cracks Grossman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grossman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akira.
Akira looks to throw the jab but Grossman is out of range.
Grossman looks to score with a jab to the body but Akira is just out of range.#CL2#
Akira moves into range and clinches up with Grossman.
Akira lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akira lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Akira.
Akira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grossman is keeping busy.
Akira working aggressively here.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
Akira tries a body shot but Grossman blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Akira blocks an uppercut.
Grossman prevents a body shot from Akira.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grossman misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman tries a body shot but Akira blocks it.
Akira misses with the head strike. #T2#
Grossman tries a body shot but Akira blocks it.
Akira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grossman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akira can turn it around.
Grossman pushes Akira back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman blocking some punches.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Akira struggles to land a body shot inside as Grossman controls his hands.
Akira lands a shoulder strike.
Akira working aggressively here.
Akira gets through Grossman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Akira blocks a body shot from Grossman.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
I was talking to Grossman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hokuto Akira 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#
Akira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Akira closes the distance and clinches.
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Akira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grossman jabs at Akira's body.
Akira scores with a nice right hand.
Akira misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Akira. That snapped Grossman's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira misses the shot to the body.
Akira throws a nice looking combination but Grossman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akira misses with a hook
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akira digs a good body shot into Grossman's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Akira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Akira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
Akira throws a jab but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman throws a looping overhand right but Akira ducks down to avoid it.
Akira misses with a lunging right hand
and Grossman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grossman staying out of range there.
Akira misses with the combination.
Akira throws a jab when Grossman was well out of range.
Akira thuds his right hand into Grossman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akira ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
Akira throws a jab when Grossman was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Akira as he connects with a hook.#T2#
A slow jab from Grossman misses its intended target.
Akira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akira.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grossman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akira.
Akira throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grossman walks into a stiff left hand from Akira.
Grossman catches Akira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grossman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grossman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grossman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akira.
Akira looks to throw the jab but Grossman is out of range.
Grossman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akira tries to clinch
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Akira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grossman, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hokuto Akira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Akira doesn't manage to clinch there - Grossman circles away.
Grossman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Akira.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hokuto Akira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Akira instigates a clinch.
Grossman pushes Akira back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akira swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
A nice left hand lands by Grossman.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akira lands with a light punch inside.
Akira trying to stall but Grossman improves his position.
A short left from Akira.
Akira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grossman as Akira tries to tie him up.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Akira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grossman is keeping busy.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Akira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Akira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akira lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman lands a body punch.
Akira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Akira breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Akira instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Akira lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira.
Grossman prevents a body shot from Akira.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akira taking a breather.
Grossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akira backwards.
Grossman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman is leaning against Akira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akira blocking some punches.
Akira blocking some punches. #T2#
Grossman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira.
Akira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Akira is trying to stall.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Akira scores with a shot to the side of Grossman's head.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akira or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Grossman.
Grossman gets through Akira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akira presses Grossman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Grossman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akira 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Hokuto Akira!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Hokuto Akira!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Hokuto Akira!

Hokuto Akira wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Hokuto Akira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: 8L 64 - Allardyce
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grossman.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
Grossman blocks a head kick by King.
Grossman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Grossman shrugs it off though.
Grossman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman lands a jab.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grossman throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Grossman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Grossman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Grossman ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Good work by Grossman as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Grossman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grossman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grossman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King can't break the clinch.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grossman.
King wants to break free but Grossman has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Grossman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grossman working aggressively here.
King tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grossman.
King blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasily Grossman will probably get the nod.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grossman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grossman counters with a left to the body.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grossman digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King moves away from the strike by Grossman.
Grossman tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from King.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Grossman dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossman.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Grossman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King moves out of range as Grossman strikes.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dwayne King is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
King lands with a straight right. Grossman didn't see that one coming.
Grossman just misses with a punch to the body.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grossman works King's body with a nice hook.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King lands a front kick.
Grossman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grossman misses with a looping right.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King scores with a jab. Grossman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grossman's corner calls for a 1-2. Grossman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grossman counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a wild body kick that Grossman sees coming a mile off.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
King misses with a body punch
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand.
King misses with a hook to the body
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL2#
Grossman instigates a clinch.
Grossman has King pressed against the ropes, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the ropes.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grossman back to the ropes. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman staying out of range there.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Grossman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
A punch combination from King misses.
Grossman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King looks to land a left hand but Grossman moved out of range nicely.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Grossman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Grossman.
King misses with a straight right.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Grossman's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grossman walks into a left hand.
King moves out of range as Grossman strikes.
King throws a lazy right hand but Grossman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL2#
Grossman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dwayne King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grossman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grossman lands a nice shot to the body.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Grossman blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Grossman as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
King blocking some punches.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman misses with the head strike. #BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
King misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Grossman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Vasily Grossman!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Vasily Grossman!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Vasily Grossman!

Vasily Grossman wins by unanimous decision!
Vasily Grossman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SYN Animalia Paradoxa
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Can has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grossman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grossman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Can has time to react.
Grossman throws a good cross that connects.
Can walks into a left hand. #CL#
Grossman instigates a clinch.
Grossman lands with a right to the head.
Grossman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Can avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the cage.
Can misses with a body punch.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Can.
A short uppercut from Can.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Can on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can lands an uppercut.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Grossman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cans head.
Grossman avoids the elbow strike from Can, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Can lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Can working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Can scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Grossman.
Can wants to break free but Grossman has control.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman pushes Can back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Can lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Can.
Grossman avoids the elbow strike from Can, against the cage.
Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Grossman.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Can swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Can breaks the clinch.
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grossman checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Can.
It seemed like Can was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Can defending well as Grossman loads up on a big left hand.
Grossman lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Grossman.
Vasily Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman misses with a left hand
and Can counters with a straight right hand.
Grossman takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from Grossman misses
and Can counters with a slapping leg kick.
Can works the jab nicely.#T3#
Can misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Grossman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Can scores with the left hand. Grossman knows he should have avoided that one.
Grossman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Grossman looks to land a left hand but Can moved out of range nicely.
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grossman stuns Can with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grossman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Grossman has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Can.
Can throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossmans head.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Can throws an elbow but misses.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Can tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grossman lands a glancing blow to the side of Can's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman connects with a right hand. Can shakes it off.
Grossman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Can.#CL#
Grossman instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grossman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Can.
Can wants to counter the offense by Grossman and move into the clinch position.
Can dodges the punch combination from Grossman.
Grossman scores with a nice right hand.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossman manages to avoid it.
Can looks to land a left hand but Grossman moved out of range nicely.
Grossman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can takes one on the button.
Grossman lands a body shot.
Grossman misses with a straight right.
Can clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Can cracks Grossman with an open hand slap.
Grossman misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Can on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grossman moves out of range as Can strikes.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Can misses with a jab to the body
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Grossman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Can misses.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Grossman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Can throws out a counter right but Grossman avoids it with no problem.
Grossman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Can wants to counter the offense by Grossman and move into the clinch position.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.#T2#
Grossman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Can lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grossman's sensitive parts.
Can fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grossman on the side of the head.
Grossman lands a lovely overhand right.
Grossman misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.
Can throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
Grossman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can wants to counter with a clinch but Grossman pushes him away.
Nice shot by Grossman.#CL2#
Can clinches up against the cage.
Grossman dodges an elbow strike from Can.
Vasily Grossman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
Can tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
Can misses with the head strike.
Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Can.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Can misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Can breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Can fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grossman.
Grossman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Can looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grossman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Grossman. #T4#
Grossman scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Grossman catches Can right on the button with a cross.
Can takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Can misses with a low kick as Grossman jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossman.
Can tries to counter with a clinch but Grossman shakes him off and moves away.
Can lands a nice hook to Grossman's body. Grossman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grossman scores with a jab. Can acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grossman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossman doesn't manage to clinch there - Can circles away.
The fighters circling - Grossman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Grossman.
Can lands a nice shot to the body.
Can thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Can lands a high kick!
Grossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grossman works the jab nicely.
Can throws a hook to the side of Grossman's head but Grossman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grossman throws a big counter combination but Can scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Can bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Grossman darts in and clinches Can up against the cage.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Can pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Can takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Can takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grossman throws out the jab.
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossman misses with a looping left.
Can avoids the body shot from Grossman.
Can appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grossman misses with a body punch
and Can counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Can has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Grossman.
Can throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grossman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Can.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Can swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Grossman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Can on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasily Grossman is winning the standup battle so far.
Grossman throws a jab when Can was well out of range.
Can slips a straight right by Grossman.
Can staying out of range there.
Grossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Can lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grossman takes a swing at Can's ribcage but misses.
Grossman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Can cracks Grossman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Can has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grossman to stand back up!#ROC2#Grossman is rocked!
Grossman swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Can counters by clinching up.
Oh Grossman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Can. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can presses Grossman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Can lands a hook that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Can pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Grossman! Can unloads with more strikes and Grossman sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ameri Can!
A very excited looking Ameri Can rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: $$$ PRODUCTIONS 1
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman throws out a loose jab but Jäger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jäger misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Jäger.
A good leg kick by Jäger.
Grossman lands with a cross.
Jäger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jäger's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jäger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Grossman misses.
Jäger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Grossman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jäger throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jäger tries to work over Grossman's front leg with a kick but Grossman checks it.
Jäger shoots for a takedown but Grossman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grossman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jäger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jäger with the counter takedown but Grossman avoids it easily.
Jäger looks for the body kick but Grossman saw that one coming.
Jäger throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A low kick from Jäger is predictable there
letting Grossman counter with a right hand.
Fallschirm Jäger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jäger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grossman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jäger misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Grossman connects with a looping right hand.
Jäger shoots in for a takedown but Grossman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grossman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jäger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jäger misses with a leg kick
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jäger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grossman.
Grossman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jäger throws a poor cross that misses
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Grossman clinches.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Grossman.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Jäger has had enough of the clinch but Grossman keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jäger backwards.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Jäger tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grossman.
Jäger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Jäger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grossman has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Jäger tries to circle away but Grossman has him pinned against the cage.
Jäger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jäger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jäger is trying to push Grossman away but Grossman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Grossman. #T3#
Jäger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jäger.
Jäger wants to break free but Grossman has control.
Jäger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jäger has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grossman.
Grossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jäger tries a body shot but Grossman blocks it.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
Jäger throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Grossman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jägers head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jäger misses with some punches.
A short left from Jäger.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Grossman pushes Jäger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Jäger.
A right hand to the body from Jäger.
Grossman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jäger.#TD2#
Jäger is trying to trip Grossman. He has hold of a leg but Grossman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jäger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grossman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grossman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jäger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grossman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grossman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jäger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grossman is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Grossman pushes Jäger off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jäger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grossman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman dominated that round.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jäger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jäger throws out a loose jab but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman throws a big counter combination but Jäger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jäger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grossman is out of range.
Jäger slips under a jab from Grossman.
Grossman misses the jab.
Jäger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grossman.
Grossman scores with a jab. Jäger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grossman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jäger.
Jäger lands with a straight right. Grossman didn't see that one coming.
Grossman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Vasily Grossman is winning the standup battle so far.
Jäger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jäger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jäger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grossman.
Grossman misses with an uppercut.
Jäger takes a swing at Grossman's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Grossman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jäger.
Grossman blocks a jab.
Jäger missing with a left hand there. Grossman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grossman throws a big shot that misses.
Jäger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jäger tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jäger looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grossman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jäger darts in looking for a takedown but Grossman gets double underhooks and turns Jäger into the cage.
Jäger misses with a body kick.
Jäger drops his hands momentarily and Grossman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grossman checks a leg kick.
Jäger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jäger throws a front kick aimed at Grossman's knee but Grossman avoids it well. #T2#
Jäger jabs Grossman right on the nose. Grossman blinks but takes it well.
Grossman looks to land a combination but Jäger avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jäger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jäger.
Jäger scores with a punch to the head.
Jäger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grossman fails to land with a series of punches.
Grossman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grossman lands a body shot.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jäger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab from Jäger.
A big right from Grossman misses.
Jäger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jäger misses with a body shot.
Grossman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jäger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasily Grossman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Grossman blocks a head kick by Jäger.
Both fighters circling a little - Jäger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Grossman misses with a hook.
Jäger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grossman moves away from the strike by Jäger.
Jäger swats away the attempt to clinch by Grossman.
Jäger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grossman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jäger staying out of range there.#CL#
Grossman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasily Grossman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jäger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Jäger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jäger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grossman tries a body shot but Jäger blocks it.
Jäger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grossman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jäger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Grossman throws a hook but Jäger blocks it.
Jäger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Jäger throws a lazy right hand but Grossman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jäger needs to keep his hands up - Grossman had a free shot at his head there.
Jäger darts in looking for a takedown but Grossman gets double underhooks and turns Jäger into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fallschirm Jäger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grossman swings for the body but Jäger moves out of range.
Jäger throws a right hand that misses
and Grossman counters with a two punch combo.
Grossman looks to land a right hand but Jäger moved out of range.
Jäger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grossman moves out of range of the body kick from Jäger.
Grossman misses with an uppercut.
Grossman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grossman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Jäger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jäger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Grossman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jäger misses with a left hand
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grossman missing with a left hand there. Jäger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grossman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jäger can do to turn this around?
Jäger throws a poor cross that misses
and Jäger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jäger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Jäger misses with a left hand #CL#
and Grossman counters by moving into the clinch.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Jäger's head.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jäger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Jäger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossman presses Jäger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Grossman.
Grossman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jäger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grossman.
Jäger tries for a takedown but Grossman manages to get underhooks.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jäger backwards.
Jäger tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position. #T2#
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman lands a body shot.
Jäger tries to circle away but Grossman has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Jäger is rocked!
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Jäger.
Jäger is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossman finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Jäger has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jäger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Jäger.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Jäger.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jäger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jäger seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Grossman.
Jäger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jäger is trying to push Grossman away but Grossman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Jäger.
Jäger is trying to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling him.#T3#
Grossman lands a left hand.
Jäger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Jäger controls his hands.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grossman lands a right hand.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jäger backwards. #BC2#
Jäger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grossman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jäger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grossman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grossman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Jäger.
A jab from Jäger finds it's way through Grossman's defenses.
Jäger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jäger moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jäger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Grossman.
Grossman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jäger misses with a straight right.
Grossman throws a big counter combination but Jäger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jäger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grossman's sensitive parts.
Jäger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jäger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grossman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jäger's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Jäger needs to keep his hands up - Grossman had a free shot at his head there.
Grossman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jäger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grossman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Grossman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grossman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Grossman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vasily Grossman thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Syn 695 Tower vs Frankels
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment swings widly with a right hand
and Grossman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Experiment misses with a leg kick
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Experiment moves away and avoids it.
Experiment looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Experiment fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grossman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Experiment tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grossman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grossman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Experiment throws a sloppy head kick and Grossman moves out of range easily.
Grossman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Grossman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Experiment lands a right hook to the body.
Grossman misses with a left hand
and Experiment cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grossman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grossman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grossman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Experiment avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grossman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grossman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment throws a sloppy head kick
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Experiment keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment moves out of range as Grossman strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Experiment.
Experiment throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment just misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman throws out a counter right but Experiment avoids it with no problem.
Experiment throws a head kick that misses
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grossman scores with a shot to the body.
Experiment throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grossman misses with a hook.
Grossman slips a straight right by Experiment.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment.
Grossman lands with a straight right. Experiment didn't see that one coming.
Grossman drops his hands momentarily and Experiment takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grossman cracks Experiment with an open hand slap.
Grossman moves out of range as Experiment strikes.
Experiment connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Grossman throws out a counter right but Experiment avoids it with no problem.
Experiment lands a jab to the nose.
Experiment throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Experiment gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grossman breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Experiment explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment moves to clinch but Grossman breaks away
and Experiment takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Experiment is rocked!
Experiment glances at the clock... BAM! Grossman nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Experiment crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Experiment is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Finnish Experiment had this to say: 'I tried something new.'.

Event: Syn 689 Gravas vs Partio
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Can, right into the meat of the thigh.
Can misses with a jab to the body
and Grossman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Can definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Can throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Can lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grossman doesn't seem phased though.
Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Grossman.
Can looks to throw the jab but Grossman is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Can.
Can slips a straight right by Grossman.
A low kick from Can misses
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Grossman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Can chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grossman throws a lazy right hand but Can sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.
Grossman throws out a counter right but Can avoids it with no problem.
Can uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grossman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Can slips a straight right by Grossman.
Grossman thuds his right hand into Can's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grossman throws out a loose jab but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Can throws a body kick that misses.
Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grossman. #T1#
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grossman.
Grossman scores with a sloppy right hand. Can should have avoided that one.
Grossman moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Grossman misses its intended target.
Can looks to land a left hand but Grossman moved out of range nicely.
Grossman looks to land a left hand but Can moved out of range nicely.
Can misses with a low kick as Grossman jumps back.
Can tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grossman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Can.
Grossman moves out of range as Can throws a body kick.
Grossman wants to counter with a clinch but Can pushes him away.
Grossman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grossman misses with a straight right.
Can misses with an uppercut. Grossman saw that one coming.
Grossman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.
Can wants to land a leg kick but Grossman is out of range.
Grossman takes a swing at Can's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grossman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Can throws a good cross that connects.
Can looks to land a body kick but Grossman moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman throws an overhand right that lands on Can's shoulder, as Can tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Grossman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Can connects with a nice looking jab.
Can tried to score with a low kick but Grossman checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Can.
Can takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grossman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Can had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grossman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Can counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Can.
Grossman checks a leg kick nicely.
Grossman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Can lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Can attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Can throws a hook to the side of Grossman's head but Grossman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grossman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grossman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Can.
Can needs to keep his hands up - Grossman had a free shot at his head there.
Grossman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Can manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Grossman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Grossman blocks the leg kick.
Grossman avoids the head kick by Can. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
Can misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Grossman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.
Grossman scores with a jab. Can acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Can misses with a low kick as Grossman jumps back.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Can throws a right hand that misses
and Grossman counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Can!
Can lands with an overhand left.
Can jabs Grossman right on the nose. Grossman blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Grossman moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Can lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Can looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Can pushes off an throws an elbow but Grossman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Can manages to break the clinch.
Can throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Can.#T4#
Grossman throws a hook but Can avoids it easily.
Grossman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Can.
Can tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grossman is able to avoid easily.
Grossman lands the left hand.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grossman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grossman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grossman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Can slips under a jab.
Grossman moves away from the strike by Can.
Grossman misses with a straight left.
Can swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grossman.
The fighters circling - Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Can works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Grossman.
Can throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
Can connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grossman's hands.
Can throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Grossman misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ameri Can will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grossman misses with a hook. Can ducked under it nicely.
Grossman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Can misses with an uppercut.
Can moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Can lands with a hook. Grossman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grossman connects with a body shot.
Can slips under a jab from Grossman.
Can throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grossman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Can blocks a jab.
Can lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Can is looking to chop away at Grossman's legs.
Can cracks Grossman with a good jab.
Can swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grossman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Can connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grossman scrambles back to his feet.
Can tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman throws a hook but Can avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Can on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
Can misses with a leg kick
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grossman moves out of range of the leg kick from Can.#T1#
Can slips a jab from Grossman.
Grossman misses with a looping left.
Can thinks about countering with a body kick.
Can throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grossman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Can works Grossman's body with a nice hook.
Grossman throws a jab when Can was well out of range.
Can throws a hook to the side of Grossman's head but Grossman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grossman throws a hook but Can blocks it.
Grossman misses with a hook.
Can was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Can misses the target.
Can blocks a jab.
Can throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Can throws a shot from downtown. Grossman moves away and avoids it.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Can throws out the jab.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grossman blocks a jab.
Can swings for the body but Grossman moves out of range.
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grossman checks it well.
Grossman throws out a counter right but Can avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Grossman throws an off balance right hand
and Can cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Grossman misses its intended target.
Can throws a quick counter head kick but Grossman was just out of range.
Can throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossman.
Can dips to his left and cracks Grossman with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossman misses with a right hand
and Grossman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Can slips under a jab.
Can throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
Can misses with an uppercut. Grossman saw that one coming.
Grossman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grossman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grossman throws a jab when Can was well out of range.
Grossman throws a big shot that misses.
Can looks for the body kick but Grossman saw that one coming.
Can takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grossman blocks a head kick by Can.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Can throws out the jab. #T3#
Can walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grossman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Can.
Can throws out a loose jab but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Can.
Grossman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grossman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Can lands a jab-cross combination.
Can is looking to land body kicks.
Can defending well as Grossman loads up on a big left hand.
Can throws a right and a left that Grossman avoids nicely.
It seemed like Grossman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Can keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grossman throws a hook but Can blocks it.
Can ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Can on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grossman slips under a jab.
Can throws a head kick that misses.
Grossman misses the shot to the body.
Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grossman. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grossman misses the jab.
Grossman looks to throw the jab but Can is out of range.
Can moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
Can tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Can throws a body kick that misses.
Grossman tries to clinch up but Can circles away and keeps his distance.
Can throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Can looks to land a body kick but Grossman moved away.
Grossman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Can.
Grossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Can tries to move into range but Grossman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can misses with an uppercut
and Grossman counters with a nice uppercut.
Ameri Can is winning the standup battle so far.
Can fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grossman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Can walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grossman throws a jab but it's blocked by Can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ameri Can dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grossman tests Can's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Can staying out of range there.
Can throws out a loose jab but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman missing with a left hand there. Can was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Grossman looks to throw the jab but Can is out of range.
Can scores with a jab to the head.
Grossman needs to keep his hands up - Can had a free shot at his head there.
Can throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Can throws a chopping leg kick but Grossman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Can throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can lands a leg kick that knocks Grossman off balance momentarily.
Grossman looks to land a left hand but Can moved out of range nicely.
Grossman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Can misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossman lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can moves forwards but Grossman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grossman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grossman with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grossman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grossman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Can swings widly with a right hand
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Can uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grossman.
Can lands an overhand right.
Grossman walks into a left hand.
Can swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grossman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Can throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Can looks for the body kick but Grossman saw that one coming.
Grossman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grossman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Can keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossman.
Grossman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grossman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Grossman.#CL2#
Grossman closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
Can working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Can looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Can breaks the clinch.
Grossman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Can manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grossman looks to throw the jab but Can is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Can.
Grossman lands a body shot. #T3#
Grossman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Can swings widly with a right hand
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand.
Grossman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Can slips a jab from Grossman.
Can throws a head kick that Grossman semi-blocks.
Can lands a nice looking body kick.
Grossman loads up on a big right hand but Can slips the punch.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
Grossman misses with an uppercut
and Can connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Grossman misses its intended target.
Can slips a jab from Grossman.
Grossman moves in looking to clinch but Can pushes him off.
Grossman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can catches Grossman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grossman misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Grossman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Can sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Can half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grossman blocks the body kick.
Grossman thuds a left hand into Can's body.
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grossman misses with a combination
and Can cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grossman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from Grossman. Those never looked like landing.
Grossman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Can to counter with a crisp jab.
Can lands a lovely overhand right.
Grossman misses with a hook
and Can counters with a nice uppercut.
Grossman misses with a looping right.
Can moves out of range as Grossman strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
Grossman misses with a hook. Can ducked under it nicely.
Grossman throws a jab but it's blocked by Can.
A big right from Grossman misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Grossman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Can 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ameri Can!
In his post fight interview, Ameri Can started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PL MMA 34Dagestanskiy vs White
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Ji Woo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grossman.
Sloppy strikes from Ji Woo. Those never looked like landing.
Grossman throwing a counter right hand but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ji Woo clinches up with Grossman and pushes him back against the cage.
Ji Woo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman scores with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo gets through Grossman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ji Woo.
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Ji Woo lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Ji Woo trying to control the position but instead, Grossman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ji Woo into the cage.
Grossman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ji Woo or not.
Grossman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grossman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Grossman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ji Woo.
Grossman lands with a left to the head.
Ji Woo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ji Woo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grossman is defending well.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Ji Woo. #T1#
Ji Woo tries to work over Grossman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ji Woo can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Ji Woo pulls guard.
Grossman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Ji Woo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grossman defends well.
Grossman wanted to stand there but Ji Woo had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ji Woo, not yet.
Grossman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ji Woo trying to keep a closed guard but Grossman is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Ji Woo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grossman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grossman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Grossman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now.
Grossman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as Grossman tries to pass.
Grossman is pushing down on Ji Woo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ji Woo is fighting to maintain full guard but Grossman has managed to sneak the leg through.
It looks like Grossman is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Ji Woo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ji Woo wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ji Woo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grossman controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo gets full guard.
Grossman postures up.
Ji Woo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Grossman tries to roll over but Ji Woo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ji Woo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grossman defends it well.
Ji Woo prevents Grossman from improving his position.#T4##ES#
Grossman kicks Ji Woo off and gets back to his feet.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Ji Woo as he connects with a hook.
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grossman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that Grossman semi-blocks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grossman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ji Woo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grossman on the side of the head.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Grossman.
Ji Woo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ji Woo moves into the clinch successfully.
Ji Woo tries for a takedown but Grossman manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Ji Woo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ji Woo shoots in but no luck this time.
Grossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grossman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ji Woo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grossman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.#CL2#
Ji Woo has managed to clinch.
Grossman tries to work over Ji Woo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo scores with a hook to the body.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ji Woo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ji Woo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ji Woo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.#CL2#
Ji Woo has Grossman up against the cage in a clinch.
Ji Woo tries to stall but Grossman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
A short right from Ji Woo on the inside.
Grossman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Ji Woo blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Ji Woo tries to pull guard but Grossman won't allow it.
Vasily Grossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bong Ji Woo.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Ji Woo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ji Woo can't find room to land a body shot as Grossman controls the action.
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Ji Woo can't get the takedown.
Ji Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Grossman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo is trying to drag Grossman to the mat but Grossman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ji Woo scores with a shot to the side of Grossman's head.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman prevents a body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman. #TD2#
Ji Woo pulls guard effortlessly.
Ji Woo wants to hit a sweep here but Grossman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ji Woo there!
Grossman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grossman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Ji Woo regains half guard.#SU#
Grossman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Ji Woo drives through and clinches with Grossman against the cage.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji Woo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grossman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to break free but Grossman pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossmans head.
Ji Woo lands with a right to the head.
Grossman misses with some punches. #T4#
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ji Woo.
Grossman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ji Woos head.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ji Woo manages to break the clinch.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ji Woo with a poor takedown
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Bong Ji Woo has been cut.
Ji Woo tries to bum rush Grossman with a series of wild strikes but Grossman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grossman slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bong Ji Woo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grossman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grossman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grossman.
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
Grossman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grossman connects with a body shot.
A jab from Ji Woo does it's job there.
Ji Woo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grossman is able to avoid easily.
Grossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman works the jab nicely.
Ji Woo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grossman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ji Woo lands with a straight right. Grossman didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Grossman. No joy for Ji Woo on that attempt.
Grossman slips a jab and a cross from Ji Woo.
Grossman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vasily Grossman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grossman missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ji Woo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Ji Woo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Grossman throws Ji Woo to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grossman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ji Woo's hands.#ROC#
Ji Woo is rocked!
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossman finish him?
Grossman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo seems to have recovered his senses.
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Ji Woo looks to land a combination but Grossman avoids it well.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong Ji Woo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ji Woo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Grossman blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Ji Woo clinches up with Grossman and pushes him back against the cage.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo. #BC2#
Ji Woo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ji Woo lands a nice shot that snaps Grossman's head back.
Grossman throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Grossman sends Ji Woo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grossman is motioning to the referee to let Ji Woo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Grossman pounces like a tiger and cracks Ji Woo with a vicious hook! Ji Woo is down but not out! Grossman follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vasily Grossman!
An out of breath Vasily Grossman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JAG The Gauntlet
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Grossman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Grossman moved away.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juntta.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grossman.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Juntta.
A thudding body kick lands there by Juntta!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Juntta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grossman pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta misses with some punches. #T1#
Grossman tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Grossman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Grossman avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juntta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Grossman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juntta lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Grossman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Juntta's head.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman presses Juntta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Grossman as the two fighters clinch.
Juntta swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grossman misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Grossman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Juntta blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Grossman.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grossman avoids it.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Grossman.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman is working Juntta over against the cage.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Juntta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Grossman in his tracks for a moment.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grossman avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage. #T4#
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman tries a body shot but Juntta blocks it.
Juntta lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Juntta.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grossman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossman misses with a left hand
letting Juntta counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Juntta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Juntta misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Vasily Grossman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Grossman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juntta blocking some punches. #T1#
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Juntta on the inside.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Juntta misses with the head strike.
Juntta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Juntta misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grossman's brow.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Juntta controls the action.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grossman backwards. #T2#
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Juntta controls the action.
Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Vasily Grossman has been cut.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike from Juntta. #T3#
Grossman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juntta.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grossman is working Juntta over against the cage.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grossman pushes Juntta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
A shot in the inside from Juntta.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juntta lands a shoulder strike.
Juntta blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Grossman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juntta scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta blocks an uppercut.
Juntta lands a shoulder strike.
Juntta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Grossman.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juntta blocking some punches.
Juntta working aggressively here.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Grossman blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Grossman pushes Juntta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman pushes Juntta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasily Grossman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Juntta throws out a loose jab but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Juntta tries to get set, Grossman tries to push him back and clinch up but Juntta manages to avoid the attempt.
Juntta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
Juntta swinging wildly here.
Juntta looks to throw the jab but Grossman is out of range.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta defending well as Grossman loads up on a big left hand.
Grossman lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Juntta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juntta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grossman's head backwards.
We've been told by Grossman's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by Juntta.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Juntta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Juntta lands an uppercut.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grossman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Juntta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grossman lands a left hand.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Grossman controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Juntta.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntta's elbow.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juntta scores with a shoulder strike.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Grossman lands a body punch.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land. #T3#
Grossman lands a right hand.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juntta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juntta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
Juntta blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grossman.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Grossman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards. #T4#
Grossman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grossman dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Good body shot from Juntta.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Grossman.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta scores with a shot to the side of Grossman's head.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta blocks an uppercut.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike.

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 Vasily Grossman.
I think Juntta 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Grossman!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasily Grossman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: New Year Bash
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Grossman throws a jab when Vuce was well out of range.
Vuce misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Vuce shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grossman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vuce is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Vuce drops back looking for a leg! Grossman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grossman manages to kick Vuce off! Vuce jumps back into Grossman's guard.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Vuce from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vuce tries to free his leg and advance position but Grossman is retaining full guard.
Grossman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vuce wants to control from the top but Grossman keeps moving. #T1#
Vuce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grossman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vuce is controlling him.
Grossman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vuce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vuce with a nice head shot there.
Vuce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vuce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grossman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grossman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Grossman lands a nice shot to the body.
Vuce lands a right hand.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Vuce looking to stall.
Vuce blocking some punches.
Vuce works on Grossman's body with a couple of short punches.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Vuce is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grossman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Grossman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vuce working aggressively here.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vuce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Grossman blocking some punches.
Vuce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vuce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vuce wants to take the fight to the mat but Grossman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grossman lands a nice shot to the body.
Vuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vuce or not.
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Grossman lands a hook that snaps the head of Vuce backwards.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Vuce controls his hands.
Vuce misses with some punches.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Vuce.
Vuce lands with a short shot to the head.
Vuce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Vuce.
Vuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Vuce lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Grossman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vasily Grossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vuce.
Vuce looking to stall.
Vuce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grossman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vuce misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Vuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vuce tries to pull guard but Grossman won't allow it.
Vuce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vuce swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vuce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vuce blocks an uppercut.
Vuce scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vuce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vuce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vuce fails to land.
Vuce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Vuce fails to land.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vuce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vuce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vuce uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Vuce drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vuce jabs at Grossman's body.
A swing and a miss from Vuce.
Vuce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Vuce scores with a nice strike.
Vuce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grossman.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vuce.
Vuce tries to land a leg kick but Grossman saw it coming and moves away.
Vuce misses with a hook
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Vuce is rocked!
Vuce throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Grossman!
After winning the bout, Vasily Grossman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Gladitorius Maximus: Legends
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Point lands a slapping body shot.
Point throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand.
Grossman tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Grossman clinches with his opponent.
Point tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grossman avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Point misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Point misses with some punches.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman managing to block the knees to the body from Point.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Point's head.
Point lands a left hand.
Point is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Point tries to land knees in the clinch but Grossman avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Point tries to land knees in the clinch but Grossman avoids the damage to the body.
Point wants to stall.
Point tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Point.
Point blocks an uppercut.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Point backwards.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point blocks an uppercut.
Point lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Point. #T2#
Grossman blocks a body shot from Point.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman scores with a hook to the body.
Grossman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Point digs a right hand into Grossman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grossman's gas tank.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grossman's elbow.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Point tries to land knees in the clinch but Grossman avoids the damage to the body.
Grossman tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Point lands a knee to the body.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grossman tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grossman. #T3#
Point stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Point working Grossman over with knees to the body.
Point taking a breather.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman managing to block the knees to the body from Point.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point lands a body shot.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Point tries to land knees in the clinch but Grossman avoids the damage to the body.
Point tries to land knees in the clinch but Grossman avoids the damage to the body.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
Point lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Point lands an uppercut.
Point tries to throw a body punch but Grossman avoids it by throwing Point back against the cage.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Point.
Grossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Point backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Grossman managing to block the knees to the body from Point. #T4#
Grossman lands a right hand.
Point missing with knees to the body.
Grossman scores with a hook to the body.
Point landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Point is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grossman looks winded!
Point tries a body shot but Grossman blocks it.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman lands with a light punch inside.
Point is stalling here.
Good body shot from Point.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
Point misses with some punches.
Point goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Point with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Point to work.
Point utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brayden Point will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grossman tries to clinch there but Point circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman's corner calls for a 1-2. Grossman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Point with a nice cross.
Point connects with a nice looking jab.
Point throws the left hand but Grossman avoids the punch easily.
Grossman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point misses with a left hand
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grossman throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Grossman tries to clinch there but Point circles away.
Grossman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point misses with a left hand
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grossman throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point tries to counter by clinching up but Grossman breaks away and moves out of range.
Grossman blocks a jab.
Grossman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Point lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Point swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grossman.#CL2#
Grossman has managed to clinch.
Brayden Point has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Point fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Point blocks a body shot from Grossman.
Point is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grossman is defending well for now.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Point swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Point. #T3#
Grossman lands a nice shot to the body.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
A short right from Point on the inside.
Point using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Point tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grossman's elbow.
Point lands a hook that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Point doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Point backwards.
Point cracks Grossman with a nice body shot.
Point tries to land knees in the clinch but Grossman avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grossman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Point landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
A short right from Point.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Point.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
Point lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grossman managing to block the knees to the body from Point.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Point using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grossman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Point's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Point as the two fighters clinch.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brayden Point will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Point misses with an uppercut
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Point looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Point slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Point has closed the distance and engaged Grossman in a clinch.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Point.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Point backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Point.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Point lands a shoulder strike.
Point lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grossman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Point struggles to land a body shot inside as Grossman controls his hands.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Point obliges.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Point missing with knees to the body.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Point trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Point missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Point putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grossman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Point lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Point - that landed with a thud.
Point working Grossman over with knees to the body.
Point digs a right hand underneath Grossman's ribcage. Grossman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Point.
A shot in the inside from Point.
A nice left hand lands by Point.
Point missing with knees to the body.
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body.
Point blocks an uppercut.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Point.
Grossman working aggressively here. #T3#
Point takes a shot to the head.
Point blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Point.
Grossman letting Point take a breather here.
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman managing to block the knees to the body from Point.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
Point crunches a lovely knee into Grossman's ribcage.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but Grossman blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Point scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Point lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grossman backwards.
Point lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grossman managing to block the knees to the body from Point.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Point.
Point unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Point throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
A short right from Point.
A bit of stalling here from Point.
Point lands an uppercut.
Point working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Point presses Grossman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Point is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grossman is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Point lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grossman or not.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Point landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Point landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Point lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Point tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Point.
A right hand to the body from Point.
A nice left hand lands by Point.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Point clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Grossman misses its intended target.
Brayden Point is winning the standup battle so far.
Grossman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point misses with a body punch
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
Point punishes Grossman's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Grossman.
Point scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grossman. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Grossman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Point misses its target.
Grossman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grossman! But no joy.
Grossman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Point in his tracks.
Grossman is looking to clinch.
Point was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
Point was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Grossman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grossman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Point's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Point throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Point finds it's way through Grossman's defenses.
Point misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Grossman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Grossman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Point throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grossman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Point takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grossman slips under a jab from Point.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grossman misses with an uppercut
and Point counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point slips a straight right by Grossman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Point had his way with Vasily Grossman in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Point misses with a hook.
Grossman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Point.
Grossman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grossman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Point throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Grossman counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point missing with knees to the body.
Point goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Grossman.
Point misses with a hook from the clinch.
Point throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grossman blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Point utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman working aggressively here. #BC#
Point manages to break the clinch.
Grossman throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grossman misses with an uppercut.
Grossman misses with a body shot.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grossman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Point throws the left hand but Grossman avoids the punch easily.
Grossman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Point.
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Point misses with a left hand
letting Grossman counter with a right hand.
Grossman lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Point - just one landing.
Grossman looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
Point tries to counter by clinching up but Grossman breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Point lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Point throws a shot from downtown. Grossman moves away and avoids it.
Point misses the jab.
Point lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Grossman is rocked!
Point takes a swing at Grossman's ribcage but misses.
Grossman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grossman is still on wobbly legs! Can Point finish him?
Point cracks Grossman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
BOOM! Point lands a beautiful left hook that drops Grossman. Grossman tries to recover but Point is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Grossman lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brayden Point!
Brayden Point retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, Brayden Point stared into the camera and said 'Grumpy, don't forget--there is a Klan afterparty tonight, be on the lookout for the secret invite details.'.

Event: JBL Reloaded
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Halloween scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grossman throws a looping overhand right but Halloween ducks down to avoid it.
Halloween throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grossman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halloween throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Halloween's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grossman under the eye.
Halloween misses with a wild combination.
Halloween misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by Grossman's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grossman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halloween ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halloween cracks Grossman with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Halloween forces Grossman back against the cage and clinches.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halloween's elbow.
Halloween tries to throw a body punch but Grossman avoids it by throwing Halloween back against the cage.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a body punch. #T1#
Halloween misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Grossman.
Halloween tries to throw a body punch but Grossman avoids it by throwing Halloween back against the cage.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halloweens head.
Halloween is leaning against Grossman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halloween.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Halloween working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halloween misses with a punch to the body.
Halloween misses with an elbow over the top.
Halloween digs a right hand underneath Grossman's ribcage. Grossman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Halloween has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Halloween drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grossman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halloween scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halloween misses the shot to the body.
Halloween swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halloween moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halloween throws a lazy right hand but Grossman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halloween throws a right and a left that Grossman avoids nicely.
Halloween takes a swing at Grossman's ribcage but misses.
Grossman is looking to counter the offense by Halloween and move into the clinch.
Halloween shoots and misses
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Halloween gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Grossman.
Halloween prevents a body shot from Grossman.
A hook to the body from Grossman.
Halloween misses with a body punch.
Halloween goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halloween struggles to land a body shot inside as Grossman controls his hands.
Halloween goes for a takedown attempt but Grossman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasily Grossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Halloween.
Halloween throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halloween clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grossman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halloween manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Halloween. #T3#
Halloween swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halloween takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halloween scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grossman avoids the body shot from Halloween.
Halloween uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Halloween throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halloween swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Halloween is rocked!
Halloween takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halloween jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Grossman misses its target.
Grossman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halloween misses with a lunging right hand
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halloween is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossman finish him?
Halloween misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halloween scores with a punch to the head.
Halloween throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range. #T4#
Grossman misses with an uppercut. Halloween saw that one coming.
Halloween fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossman manages to avoid it.
Halloween comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halloween seems to have recovered his senses.
Good exchange - Halloween coming out on top.
Halloween falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossman looks to score with a jab to the body but Halloween is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Halloween misses
and Grossman counters with a big right hand! Oh Halloween is in trouble here! Grossman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview.

Event: JBL 22
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bagueirau takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Bagueirau shoots in and gets a takedown into Grossman's guard.#ES#
Grossman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grossman misses with a straight left.
Bagueirau misses with a left hand
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagueirau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grossman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagueirau throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grossman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagueirau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bagueirau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grossman jabs at Bagueirau's body.#TD2#
Bagueirau closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Bagueirau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grossman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grossman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Grossman passes to side control.
Bagueirau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grossman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grossman controls the position.
Bagueirau tries to buck Grossman off but Grossman is having none of it.
Bagueirau has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Grossman works to advance to full mount. Bagueirau defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bagueirau wants to hold on but Grossman pushes him away.
Grossman looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grossman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bagueirau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grossman looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Grossman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bagueirau is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bagueirau is still trying to improve position.
Grossman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grossman avoids the attempt from Bagueirau to control.
Grossman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Bagueirau is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grossman content just to control the position here.
Bagueirau is desperately trying to improve his position but Grossman has a good base and remains in mount.
Grossman avoids the attempt from Bagueirau to control.
Grossman controlling his opponent.
Grossman continues to stall.
Bagueirau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grossman avoids the attempt from Bagueirau to control.
Grossman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Bagueirau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grossman looking to control but Bagueirau is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grossman prevents Bagueirau from getting the reversal.
Grossman controlling from mount.
Grossman tries to control but Bagueirau wriggling away.
Bagueirau tries to lock up and control but Grossman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grossman controlling the pace for now.
Grossman looking to control but Bagueirau is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman dominated that round.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grossman throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagueirau.
Bagueirau throws a series of punches but Grossman avoids them all with ease.
Grossman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grossman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagueirau.
Grossman throws a lazy right hand but Bagueirau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagueirau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grossman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bagueirau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grossman defends it nicely.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bagueirau.
Grossman staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bagueirau misses.
Bagueirau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bagueirau shoots and misses
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagueirau throws out a loose jab but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##TD2#
Bagueirau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grossman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grossman is looking for a sweep.
Grossman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Grossman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Grossman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grossman is holding on to half guard well.
Grossman is trying to get back to full guard.
Grossman is refusing to be controlled, as Bagueirau sits in half guard.
Bagueirau not doing much here.
Grossman wants to get back to full guard.
Vasily Grossman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Grossman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bagueirau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bagueirau's back!
Grossman controlling the position well here. Bagueirau rolled but Grossman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Grossman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagueirau can do to turn this around?
This is a sustained period of stalling by Grossman.
Grossman continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Bagueirau looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Grossman controlling well, preventing Bagueirau from escaping the position.
Bagueirau is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grossman.
Bagueirau manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grossman's guard. Nice work there by Bagueirau.
Bagueirau is fighting to break Grossman's control of his arms but Grossman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Further stalling from Grossman.
Bagueirau stopping the sweep attempt from Grossman.
Grossman has his hands on Bagueirau's head, controlling the position.
Bagueirau forces his way into half guard.
Grossman trying to control but Bagueirau postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagueirau trying to control the action but Grossman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A big right from Bagueirau misses.
The fighters circling - Bagueirau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grossman slips under a jab from Bagueirau.
Grossman moves forwards but Bagueirau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bagueirau throws a poor cross that misses
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grossman lands a jab to Bagueirau's midsection.
Vasily Grossman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bagueirau fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagueirau.#TD2#
Bagueirau gets the takedown into side control.
Grossman can't do much from the bottom here.
Grossman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Bagueirau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grossman keeping control of the position.
Grossman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grossman controlling the position.
Grossman controls Bagueirau momentarily but Bagueirau frees himself.
Bagueirau looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bagueirau wants to control from the top but Grossman keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bagueirau controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bagueirau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grossman is keeping the position for now.
Bagueirau trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grossman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bagueirau trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bagueirau loads up on a big right hand but Grossman slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Grossman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bagueirau.#TD2#
Bagueirau shoots in and gets a takedown into Grossman's guard.
Grossman wants to get back to his feet but Bagueirau passes into half guard. #T3##REVR##SUB2#
Bagueirau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grossman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grossman is trying is best to control the position here.
Grossman wants to get back to full guard.
Grossman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bagueirau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bagueirau's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grossman controlling the positon.#T4#
Bagueirau is trying to break free.
Grossman is riding his opponent, not letting Bagueirau buck him off.
Bagueirau can't escape the position.
Grossman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bagueirau tries to roll but Grossman sticks to his back.
Grossman not allowing Bagueirau to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grossman biding his time, controlling Bagueirau.
Sildosoves Bagueirau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bagueirau tries to escape the position.

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 Vasily Grossman.
Well Grossman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: JBL FNF VI
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Grossman looks to land a left hand but White Jr moved out of range nicely.
Grossman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
White Jr throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
A good leg kick by White Jr.
Grossman misses with an uppercut. White Jr saw that one coming.
White Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
White Jr shoots in for a takedown but Grossman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grossman. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grossman misses with an uppercut. White Jr saw that one coming.
White Jr misses with a takedown attempt
letting Grossman counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vasily Grossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce White Jr.
A low kick from White Jr is predictable there
and Grossman counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grossman. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
White Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grossman finds it's way round the side to connect with White Jr's head. #ROC#
White Jr is rocked!
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. White Jr moves away and avoids it.
White Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossman finish him?
White Jr looks up at the clock. Bad move! Grossman lands a right hand from hell, dropping White Jr. Grossman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: JBL Summer Madness NOME
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Grossman misses with a shot to the body
and Point counters with a three punch combo that has Grossman backing up. Grossman nods at Point to acknowledge the strikes.
Grossman slips a jab from Point.
Grossman lands a glancing blow to the side of Point's head.
Point moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Point wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grossman misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grossman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Point misses with a looping left.#T1#
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grossman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grossman misses with a left hand
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
Point misses with a left hand
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Point.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grossman defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.
Grossman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Point connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Grossman throws a body shot but no joy.
Grossman misses with a lunging right hand
and Point counters with a stiff right hand.
Point misses with an uppercut
letting Grossman counter with a right hand.
Point throws a series of punches but Grossman avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Grossman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Point throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Point connects with a crisp jab.
Point lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Point throws the left hand but Grossman avoids the punch easily.
Point throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Point throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
Point displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grossman throws out the jab.
Point throwing a counter right hand but Grossman manages to avoid it.
Point moves out of range of the strikes.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grossman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Point counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grossman throws an off balance right hand
and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Point throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Grossman stumbling backwards into the cage! Grossman bounces back off the cage towards Point, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Point lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Point celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brayden Point!
Brayden Point retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Brayden Point thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JBL 20 Point vs White
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Arlington does it's job there.
Grossman moves away from the strike by Arlington.
Grossman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arlington.
A nice side step and Grossman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arlington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arlington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arlington misses with a takedown
letting Grossman counter with a right hand.
Arlington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grossman on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Arlington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arlington.
Arlington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arlington with a poor takedown
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Arlington has been cut.
Arlington misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Grossman counters with a nice right hand that sends Arlington toppling to the canvas! Arlington scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Grossman finish him?!#ROC2#
Arlington is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlington.
Grossman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Arlington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grossman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlington.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grossman! But no joy.
Arlington seems to have got his legs back now.
Arlington dives in for a single leg takedown but Grossman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arlington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Arlington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arlington fails with the takedown
and Grossman counters with a big right hand! Oh Arlington is in trouble here! Grossman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: JBL Faceoff
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barbosa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grossman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Grossman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grossman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa cracks Grossman with an open hand slap.
Grossman cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grossman doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Grossman slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Grossman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa trying to land knees to the body.
Grossman tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grossman lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Grossman.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Grossman.
Grossman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Grossman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Grossman.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands with a left to the head.
Grossman lands a body shot.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Grossman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grossman tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Grossman back against the cage.
Grossman cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Grossman has double underhooks. #T3#
Grossman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Grossman.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. #ROC2#
Barbosa is rocked!
Grossman is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
A short right from Grossman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman gets underhooks to prevent Barbosa's takedown attempt.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barbosa with a big uppercut! Barbosa tries to clinch up but Grossman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barbosa to the mat! Barbosa covers up and Grossman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vasily Grossman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vasily Grossman waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Caio Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '.

Event: JBL 20 Storm vs Neckbreaker
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Perez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grossman momentarily.
Grossman scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Perez.
Perez connects with a body shot that sends Grossman's belly button to the back.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manny Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grossman rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grossman at a distance.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grossman in his tracks.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Grossman seems unphased.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Perez sets himself, and Grossman steps forward looking for the clinch! Perez avoids it this time.#T1#
Perez misses the jab.
Perez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grossman throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez misses with an uppercut
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Grossman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Grossman slips the punch.
Grossman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Perez.
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
Perez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grossman wants to counter with a clinch but Perez pushes him away.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grossman. #CL2#
Grossman clinches.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez tries to break free but Grossman pushes him back against the cage.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Grossman.
Grossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grossman lands a shot to the body.
Grossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grossman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Grossman moves away and avoids it.
Grossman wants to counter the offense by Perez and move into the clinch position.
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Grossman moves into range and clinches up with Perez.#BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Grossman slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Grossman misses.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perez thuds a left hand into Grossman's body.
Grossman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
Perez throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez connects with the punch.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Grossman clinches up against the cage.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Grossman won't allow it.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perez tries to break free but Grossman pushes him back against the cage.
Grossman digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Grossman tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez blocks a body shot from Grossman.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman lands with a light punch inside.
Grossman has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Perez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grossman.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Perez misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Grossman's head but Grossman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Grossman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Grossman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Perez.
Grossman slips a straight right by Perez.#T1#
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Grossman moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
Grossman has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Perez clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grossman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perez with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Perez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Grossman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Perez slips a jab from Grossman.
Perez misses with a hook #CL2#
and Grossman moves into the clinch.#T2#
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Grossman moves into the clinch.
Grossman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Grossman.
Grossman can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Grossman.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Grossman won't allow it.
Grossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Grossman presses Perez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grossman lands a right hand.
Grossman cracks Perez with a nice body shot.#T3#
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head. #ROC2#
Perez is rocked!
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grossman.
Grossman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
A nice left hand lands by Grossman.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Perez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Perez drops to his knees and Grossman pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: ACB 5 - First Titles
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Marais looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman throwing a counter right hand but Marais manages to avoid it.
Marais blocks a jab.
Marais is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Grossman.
A right hand to the body from Grossman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grossman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Marais's head.
Marais takes a shot to the head.
Marais tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Grossman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grossman. #T1#
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Grossman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marais fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossman manages to avoid it.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marais fails with the takedown
and Grossman counters with a huge left! Marais is in big trouble! He's backing up but Grossman isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Marais from any more damage. A dominating finish by Grossman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Vasily Grossman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Brian Marais had this to say: 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.

Event: ACB 4 - New Years Rumble
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Grossman misses with an uppercut. Steve Jr saw that one coming.
George Steve Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman avoids the body shot from Steve Jr.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve Jr.
Nice body punch from Steve Jr.
Grossman scores with a hook to the body. Steve Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grossman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve Jr connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman stuffs the takedown.
Steve Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Grossman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grossman looks to clinch
and Steve Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Steve Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grossman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve Jr moves away.
Steve Jr throws a right hand that Grossman ducks under and follows up with a left that Grossman also avoids with ease.
Grossman throws a big shot that misses.
Steve Jr throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steve Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Steve Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grossman rather than just go for the knockout.
Grossman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grossman.#CL#
Grossman rushes Steve Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve Jr can't get the takedown.
Steve Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasily Grossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steve Jr.
Grossman misses with some punches.
Grossman lands a right hand. #T2#
Steve Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve Jr tries for a takedown but Grossman manages to get underhooks.
Grossman lands a shot to the body.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman working aggressively here.
Steve Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grossman's elbow.
Steve Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grossman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Grossman. That snapped Steve Jr's head back.
Steve Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Grossman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grossman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve Jr swings for the body but Grossman moves out of range. #TD2#
Steve Jr gets a double leg takedown into Grossman's guard.
Grossman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steve Jr on the ground.#T3#
Steve Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grossman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steve Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Steve Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Grossman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Steve Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grossman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steve Jr has Grossman in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Steve Jr working for a triangle but Grossman defends it easily.
Steve Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4##SU#
Grossman gets to his feet. Steve Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Steve Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Steve Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Steve Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grossman keeps Steve Jr under control for a moment.
Grossman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grossman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vasily Grossman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grossman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossman.
Steve Jr works the jab nicely.
Steve Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve Jr throws a right and a left that Grossman avoids nicely.
Steve Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Steve Jr connects with a body shot that sends Grossman's belly button to the back.
George Steve Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grossman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve Jr moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve Jr. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grossman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grossman tries to clinch but Steve Jr moves out of range. #T1#
A punch combination from Steve Jr misses.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steve Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Grossman, which made it look bad.
Steve Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Grossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grossman misses the shot to the body.
Steve Jr misses with a combination
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasily Grossman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Steve Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grossman was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve Jr.
Grossman tries to counter by clinching up but Steve Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Grossman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grossman swings for the body but Steve Jr moves out of range.
Grossman tries to clinch there but Steve Jr circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve Jr misses.
Steve Jr slips under a jab.
Grossman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grossman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##CL#
Grossman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Steve Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Grossman gets an underhook and turns Steve Jr into the cage.
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve Jr tries to pull guard but Grossman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from Grossman.
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Grossman. #BC2#
Steve Jr breaks the clinch.
Steve Jr shoots in and drives through. Grossman sprawls well.
Vasily Grossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steve Jr.
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Steve Jr moves away and avoids it.
Grossman lands with a hook. Steve Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grossman avoids the body shot from Steve Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Steve Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Steve Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossman manages to avoid it.
Steve Jr misses with a straight right.
Grossman throwing a counter right hand but Steve Jr manages to avoid it.
Grossman misses with a body shot.
Steve Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grossman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Steve Jr tries to get set, Grossman tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Grossman throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Steve Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Steve Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Grossman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grossman moves out of range as Steve Jr strikes.
Steve Jr misses with a straight left. #CL#
Grossman drives through and clinches with Steve Jr against the cage.
Steve Jr blocking some punches.
Steve Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steve Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grossman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grossman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve Jr. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Steve Jr cracks Grossman with a nice body shot.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Steve Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grossman gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Steve Jr pulls guard successfully.
Grossman advances position into side control!
Steve Jr is pushing Grossman's head away, looking to escape. Grossman manages to hold on to the position though.
Steve Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steve Jr pushes Grossman off looking to stand but Grossman dives back in and keeps control.
Grossman is keen to just control but Steve Jr is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grossman pulls his head out easily.
Steve Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Grossman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve Jr keeps working.
Grossman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Steve Jr tries to get to full guard but Grossman has control of the leg. #T3##SU#
Grossman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Steve Jr throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grossman scores with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grossman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grossman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steve Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Grossman tries to move into range but Steve Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve Jr cracks Grossman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve Jr digs a good body shot into Grossman's ribs.#CL#
Grossman takes the fight into the clinch.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Grossman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vasily Grossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steve Jr.
A short uppercut from Grossman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grossman.
Steve Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Grossman controls the action.

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 Vasily Grossman.
I think Grossman 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Grossman!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasily Grossman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ACB 2
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1##CL#
Vargas drives through and clinches with Grossman against the cage.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grossman walks away with a smile on his face. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Grossman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grossman lands a right hand.
Vargas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vargas is looking to control Grossman's arms but Grossman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vargas has his back to the cage.
Grossman has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grossman smiles and moves away. #CL#
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Grossman back into the cage.
Grossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas working hard to break the clinch.
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
Grossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Vargas is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dangelo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grossman as Vargas tries to tie him up.
Grossman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Vargas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Grossman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grossman to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
Vargas is trying to drag Grossman to the mat but Grossman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vargas is looking for a takedown.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman avoiding damage as Vargas throws knees to the body.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Vargas wants to take the fight to the mat but Grossman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grossman.
Grossman is pressed up against the cage. Vargas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grossman down to the mat. Grossman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grossman.
Vargas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Grossman moves into the clinch.
A short left from Grossman.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vargas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman 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#
Grossman throws a poor cross that misses
and Vargas counters with a two punch combo.
Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grossman's waist but Grossman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side. #CL#
Vargas has Grossman up against the cage in a clinch.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasily Grossman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Vargas jumps into guard, dragging Grossman to the mat.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grossman.
Grossman throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Grossman wants to pass the guard but Vargas is keeping the position.
Grossman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grossman throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grossman's guard. Nice move by Vargas!#REVR#
Grossman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grossman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vargas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vargas tries to free his leg and advance position but Grossman is retaining full guard. #T2#
Grossman controlling Vargas's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grossman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grossman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Grossman.
Grossman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vargas under the eye.
Vargas with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Grossman moves into the clinch.
Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dangelo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman lands with a left to the head.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vargas blocking some punches.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vargas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossmans head.
Grossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Vargas pulls Grossman into guard.
Grossman cracks Vargas with a solid left hand.
Grossman throwing strikes but missing.
Grossman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grossman is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dangelo Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grossman but Grossman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grossman lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Dangelo Vargas has been cut.#CL#
Vargas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Vargas breaks the clinch.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Vargas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Vargas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas moves away from the strike by Grossman.
Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Grossman counters by clinching up.
Vargas seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dangelo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vargas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas jumps guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
Vargas jumps guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Grossman pushes Vargas against the cage. Grossman is working some dirty boxing. Grossman pushes off with a quick right hook! Vargas goes down! Vargas tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Grossman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman!
Our winner, Vasily Grossman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2018

#R1#
Two throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Grossman clinches.
Grossman scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Grossman tightens his grip and picks Two up, before dumping him to the ground. Two manages to land in guard.
Grossman landing with the ground and pound.
Grossman with a nice head shot there.
Grossman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grossman postures up.
Two has momentary wrist control but Grossman slips an elbow through the middle.
Grossman working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Grossman landing some decent shots from guard.
Two really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grossman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grossman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grossman is in close to Two's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grossman is pushing down on Two's leg trying to pass to half guard. Two is fighting to maintain full guard but Grossman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grossman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Grossman is working for a kimura but Two is defending it quite comfortably.
Grossman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Two is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grossman scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Grossman wants to work for an arm triangle but Two is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Two trying to hold on to Grossman's head to control him but Grossman postures up. #T2#
Grossman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grossman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grossman content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grossman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Two wants to improve his position but Grossman is controlling well.
Grossman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grossman 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two taking some punishment here, with Grossman in his half guard. #T3#
Grossman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Two looking for submissions off his back.
Grossman stalling.
Grossman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like OneThirtyFiveTest Two has been cut.#SUB#
Grossman is trying for a kimura here. Two looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grossman wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasily Grossman!

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