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Event:
Grunge 3: In Utero
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Iduna clinches.
Iduna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aaron Rodgers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iduna.
A short body shot lands from Iduna as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Iduna successfully pulls guard.
Aaron Rodgers trying to control but Iduna is working from the bottom.
Aaron Rodgers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aaron Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iduna wants to stand but Aaron Rodgers is controlling the position.
Aaron Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aaron Rodgers won't allow Iduna to get back to his feet. #T1#
Iduna throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aaron Rodgers preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aaron Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iduna defends it nicely.
Iduna darts in looking for a takedown but Aaron Rodgers gets double underhooks and turns Iduna into the cage.
Iduna fails to land the takedown.
Aaron Rodgers tries to counter with a takedown but Iduna is quick to defend against it.
Aaron Rodgers slaps away a takedown attempt from Iduna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steven Aaron Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
Iduna circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Aaron Rodgers does no damage.
Aaron Rodgers swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Iduna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aaron Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but Iduna shows good takedown defense.
Aaron Rodgers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iduna slaps away a takedown attempt from Aaron Rodgers , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iduna tries for a takedown but Aaron Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aaron Rodgers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aaron Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aaron Rodgers tries for a takedown but Iduna circles away easily#CL2#
and Iduna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iduna.
Iduna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aaron Rodgers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Iduna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Aaron Rodgers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Iduna pulls guard successfully.
Iduna keeping moving, preventing Aaron Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Iduna trying to control the position.
#ES2#
Iduna manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Iduna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aaron Rodgers takes an elbow to the temple.
Iduna jumps guard but Aaron Rodgers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Iduna wants a takedown.
#T4##TD2#
Iduna pulls guard successfully.
Aaron Rodgers won't allow Iduna to sweep him here.
Aaron Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Iduna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aaron Rodgers wants to stand up but Iduna is controlling him.
Iduna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aaron Rodgers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iduna in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iduna is looking to stand up but Aaron Rodgers won't let him. #SUB#
Aaron Rodgers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iduna is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murumo Iduna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No luck for Aaron Rodgers with that takedown attempt.
Iduna darts in looking for a takedown but Aaron Rodgers gets double underhooks and turns Iduna into the cage.
Aaron Rodgers throws a front kick aimed at Iduna's knee but Iduna avoids it well. #CL2#
Iduna moves into the clinch.
Aaron Rodgers 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Iduna tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron Rodgers looking to stall.
Aaron Rodgers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iduna.
Steven Aaron Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iduna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##BC2#
Iduna breaks the clinch.
Iduna walks into a jab.
Steven Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aaron Rodgers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Iduna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iduna.
Iduna wants a takedown.
Aaron Rodgers is trying to force a seperation but Iduna has the dominant position.#TD2#
Iduna pulls Aaron Rodgers into guard.
#SUB2#
Iduna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aaron Rodgers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iduna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aaron Rodgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Iduna is looking to sweep but instead, Aaron Rodgers has passed into half guard.
Iduna wants to get back to full guard.
Aaron Rodgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aaron Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Iduna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Aaron Rodgers prevents Iduna from improving his position.
Aaron Rodgers tries to stand and escape but Iduna actually recovers to full guard.
Iduna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aaron Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Iduna preventing the sweep.
Iduna trying to control the position from guard on top but Aaron Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron Rodgers working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Iduna trying to control the position from guard on top but Aaron Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron Rodgers keeping full guard, as Iduna tries to pass.
Aaron Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Iduna from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aaron Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iduna.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aaron Rodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aaron Rodgers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iduna avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murumo Iduna 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! 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#
Aaron Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iduna counters with a head kick.
Aaron Rodgers tries to clinch up but Iduna circles away and keeps his distance.
Aaron Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aaron Rodgers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aaron Rodgers but Aaron Rodgers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aaron Rodgers misses with a few strikes there.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron Rodgers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iduna or perhaps it was just good defense by Aaron Rodgers , which made it look bad.
Steven Aaron Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Aaron Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iduna as he jumps to the side.
As Aaron Rodgers backs off Iduna throws a huge counter combo but Aaron Rodgers manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Aaron Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaron Rodgers tries to clinch but Iduna is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Aaron Rodgers as Iduna shoots in.#CL2#
Iduna moves into the clinch successfully.
Aaron Rodgers is pressed up against the cage. Iduna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aaron Rodgers down to the mat. Aaron Rodgers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aaron Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown. Iduna tries to sprawl out of it but Aaron Rodgers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iduna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iduna scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Iduna keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Aaron Rodgers closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Iduna drags the fight down to the ground.
Iduna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aaron Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iduna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iduna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aaron Rodgers 's guard. #REVB##T3#
Iduna is looking to work some ground and pound but Aaron Rodgers has wrist control.
Iduna wants to stand but Aaron Rodgers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aaron Rodgers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iduna manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Iduna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iduna keeping moving, preventing Aaron Rodgers from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Iduna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aaron Rodgers defends it easily.
Iduna is trying to keep Aaron Rodgers in close.
Murumo Iduna has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aaron Rodgers wants to control from the top but Iduna keeps moving.
Iduna trying to strike off his back.
Iduna controls Aaron Rodgers momentarily but Aaron Rodgers frees himself.
Aaron Rodgers content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Iduna has closed the distance and engaged Aaron Rodgers in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murumo Iduna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iduna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murumo Iduna!
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Event:
PL MMA 18 Gaston vs Moore
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Tezik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Iduna!
Iduna wants to get back to his feet but Tezik is dominant here and he's now got Iduna's back!
Tezik controls the action.
Iduna is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Iduna is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Iduna tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Tezik has managed to slip his arm under Iduna's chin. This could be all over... yep, Iduna is tapping out! Submission win for Tezik.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cezik Tezik!
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Event:
PL MMA 14 Merlin vs Van Gaal
Date: Feb 19, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Iduna darts in and clinches Tezik up against the cage.
Iduna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Iduna is working for takedown but Tezik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iduna tries to pull guard but Tezik holds him up against the cage and eventually Iduna drops back down to his feet.
Cezik Tezik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
Iduna is pushing Tezik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Iduna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Iduna has Tezik pushed against the cage.
Iduna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tezik walks away with a smile on his face. Iduna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tezik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Iduna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tezik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Iduna trying to keep a closed guard but Tezik is proving a slippery customer.
Tezik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Iduna's guard.
Iduna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tezik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tezik tries to pass to full mount but Iduna defends it.
Iduna manages to get to full guard.
Tezik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iduna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iduna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tezik stays in close to Iduna's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Tezik has gone for a leg lock! Iduna slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tezik's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Iduna has gone for a leg lock! Tezik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Iduna's guard.#REVR#
Tezik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iduna is keeping the position for now.
Tezik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Iduna is looking to sweep but instead, Tezik has passed into half guard.
Tezik not doing much here.
Tezik lands strikes from half guard.
Tezik is taking a breather. Iduna says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Iduna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Tezik postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Iduna to stand up.
Tezik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tezik throws a big shot that misses.
Iduna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tezik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tezik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iduna.
As Iduna looks to move away, Tezik throws a big counter combo but Iduna just gets out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tezik with a poor takedown
and Iduna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tezik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iduna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tezik somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezik Tezik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tezik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tezik is defended easily by Iduna.
Tezik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iduna feints the counter takedown.
Tezik just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iduna is defended easily by Tezik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tezik gets caught flat footed, as Iduna shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Tezik is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Iduna's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tezik looking to slow down the pace here.
Iduna stalling.
Tezik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iduna after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezik Tezik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tezik wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Iduna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iduna lands a high kick!
Tezik misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Iduna counters with a crisp one two that drops Tezik! Iduna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tezik to his feet! Tezik is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Tezik is rocked!
Iduna throws a powerful right kick. Tezik tried to block low but the kick was high! Tezik was taken right off of his feet! Iduna jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Murumo Iduna!
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Event:
PL MMA 11 Minerva vs Goldstein
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Iduna throws a lazy head kick
and Magnum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iduna shoots in for a double leg but Magnum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magnum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magnum digs a good hook to Iduna's body.
Magnum swats away the attempt to clinch by Iduna.
Magnum lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Murumo Iduna has been cut.
Magnum misses with a wild combination.
Magnum lands with a right that hurts Iduna. Iduna looks to clinch but Magnum throws a short knee that drops Iduna. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Justin Magnum!
A victorious Justin Magnum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PL MMA 7 Nickal vs Mathews
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Iduna closes the distance and clinches up with Grabowski, looking for a takedown. Iduna pushes Grabowski against the cage but Grabowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grabowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Iduna. Iduna gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iduna.
Luciano Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
Iduna wants to clinch.#TD#
Grabowski feints and as Iduna raises his hands in defense, Grabowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iduna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Iduna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iduna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Grabowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Grabowski, not yet.
Iduna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Iduna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabowski is keeping the position for now.
Grabowski trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Grabowski is looking for a triangle but Iduna pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grabowski controls Iduna momentarily but Iduna frees himself.
Grabowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iduna manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grabowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iduna controls Grabowski momentarily but Grabowski frees himself. #T3#
Grabowski content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grabowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iduna wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grabowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grabowski tries to move to mount but Iduna blocks the move with his legs.
Iduna is trying to work for a sweep but Grabowski has mounted him!
Iduna tries to lock up and control but Grabowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iduna is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Iduna is desperately trying to improve his position but Grabowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Iduna is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grabowski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Grabowski landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Grabowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Iduna fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grabowski is defended easily by Iduna.
Grabowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Grabowski misses
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Iduna shoots for a double leg takedown but Grabowski sprawls well. He's pushed Iduna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iduna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grabowski defends it nicely.
Luciano Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Iduna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Grabowski backs off Iduna throws a huge counter combo but Grabowski manages to avoid it all.
Grabowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iduna can do to turn this around?
Iduna tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grabowski sprawls well. Grabowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iduna gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Iduna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grabowski circles away.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Iduna follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iduna tries to clinch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Grabowski with that takedown attempt.
Iduna stuffs the takedown.
Iduna wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Iduna forces Grabowski back against the cage and clinches.
Iduna tries a body shot but Grabowski blocks it.
#BC2#
Iduna manages to break the clinch.
Iduna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grabowski tries to counter by clinching up but Iduna breaks away and moves out of range.
Grabowski tries to clinch there but Iduna circles away.
Iduna checks a leg kick.
Grabowski blocks a head kick by Iduna.
Grabowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Iduna dives in and grabs Grabowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grabowski pushes down on Iduna's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Grabowski.
#T3#
Grabowski throws a series of strikes that have Iduna backpedaling.
Grabowski has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Iduna moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Iduna decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Iduna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grabowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Iduna.
Iduna tries to escape but Grabowski is in control.
Iduna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grabowski is looking to advance position but Iduna won't allow it. #T4#
Iduna wants to control but Grabowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grabowski prevents Iduna from improving his position.
Iduna is trying to maintain the position but Grabowski is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Iduna for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Grabowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Grabowski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Iduna or perhaps it was just good defense by Grabowski, which made it look bad.
Grabowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grabowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Iduna. Iduna gets slowly back to his feet.
Grabowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iduna as he jumps to the side.
Grabowski is looking to clinch.
Iduna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grabowski pinned against the cage. Grabowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luciano Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murumo Iduna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Grabowski gets tackled into the cage by Iduna. Iduna maintains the clinch. #T1#
Iduna stalling in the clinch but Grabowski improves position.
Iduna blocks an uppercut.
Iduna tries to pull guard but Grabowski won't allow it.
Grabowski is looking for a takedown.
Grabowski jumps guard but Iduna stands there with Grabowski around his waist. Grabowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grabowski fails to pull guard.
Iduna tries to pull guard but Grabowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grabowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iduna has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski is trying to pull guard but Iduna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grabowski leaning against his opponent.
Iduna goes for a takedown attempt but Grabowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iduna moves out of range of the body kick from Grabowski.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grabowski. #CL2#
Iduna moves into the clinch.
Iduna tries to land knees in the clinch but Grabowski avoids the damage to the body.
Grabowski fails to pull guard.
Grabowski is trying to pull guard but Iduna has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iduna smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iduna.
Iduna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iduna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Grabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iduna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grabowski as he avoids it easily.
As Iduna tries to get set, Grabowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Iduna manages to avoid the attempt.
Grabowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grabowski tests Iduna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grabowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iduna pinned against the cage. Iduna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grabowski leaves Iduna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iduna blocks the body kick.
#T4##CL2#
Iduna has managed to clinch.
Grabowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grabowski is working for takedown but Iduna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iduna has Grabowski pressed against the cage.
Iduna has Grabowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grabowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iduna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grabowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Iduna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Iduna successfully pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iduna is looking to stand up but Grabowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Murumo Iduna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano Grabowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Murumo Iduna.
I think Grabowski 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Grabowski!
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Event:
PL MMA 2 Minerva vs Umber
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Iduna has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Tezik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Iduna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tezik.
Tezik has control of an arm but Iduna manages to advance to Tezik's back!
Tezik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Iduna wants to control the action but instead Tezik gets a body lock and reverses into Iduna's guard! Nice work!
Tezik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tezik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tezik is pushing down on Iduna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iduna is fighting to maintain full guard but Tezik has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Tezik controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tezik connects with a nice short shot to Iduna's temple.
Tezik controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tezik stops Iduna from getting back to his feet.
Iduna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tezik on the ground.#SU2#
Tezik postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Iduna to stand up.
Iduna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tezik as he jumps to the side.
Iduna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murumo Iduna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iduna shoots in looking for a takedown but Tezik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Iduna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tezik throws the kick towards the body but Iduna avoids it.#T3##TD#
Iduna looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Tezik manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Iduna keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Iduna can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Iduna breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Tezik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Tezik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Iduna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Iduna wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Tezik has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Iduna's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Iduna is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Tezik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cezik Tezik!
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