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Event:
SAFO 51
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Grestch fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grestch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grestch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Grestch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns works Grestch's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Burns lands a big head kick that sends Grestch tumbling to the mat! Burns takes a step backwards and waves Grestch back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Grestch is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like James Grestch has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grestch blocks a head kick by Burns.
Grestch is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grestch on the side of the head.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Grestch moves out of range easily.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Grestch moves out of range easily.
Burns is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Grestch like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Grestch from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Burns!
Alec Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SAFO 45 Gracie v Hawk
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grestch.
It seemed like Ramathorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grestch shoots and misses
enabling Ramathorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Grestch has his takedown stuffed
letting Ramathorn counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Grestch is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Grestch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grestch has his takedown stuffed
and Ramathorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Grestch shoots in and bounces Ramathorn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramathorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Grestch preventing the sweep.
Grestch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramathorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramathorn has Grestch pulled in close to control his posture.
Grestch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramathorn is keeping the position for now.
Grestch wants to control from the top but Ramathorn keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramathorn keeping full guard, as Grestch tries to pass.
Grestch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grestch is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grestch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grestch is looking to take a break and control but Ramathorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Grestch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Grestch is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ramathorn is trying to escape and Grestch transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ramathorn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grestch! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Grestch!
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Event:
SAFO 40 isMore vs Riverson
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Grestch doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ramathorn counter with a right hand.
Grestch fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramathorn! But no joy.
Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Ramathorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Grestch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grestch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramathorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grestch tries for a takedown but Ramathorn circles away easily
and Ramathorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Grestch is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like James Grestch has been cut.#T1#
Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramathorn throws a counter combo.
Grestch misses with a takedown
and Ramathorn counters with a huge left! Grestch is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ramathorn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Grestch from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ramathorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Ramathorn!
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Event:
SAFO 37 Russian Collusion
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Goncalves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Goncalves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goncalves.
Grestch shoots in looking for a takedown. Goncalves tries to sprawl out of it but Grestch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goncalves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goncalves appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goncalves lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Goncalves catches Grestch right on the button with a cross.
Goncalves lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like James Grestch has been cut.
Goncalves connects with a solid leg kick.
Goncalves lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Grestch is rocked!
Goncalves explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oh Grestch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves cracks Grestch's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Grestch slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Goncalves can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guilherme Goncalves!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Guilherme Goncalves waved his t-shirt featuring Condemned's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
SAFO 35 Kong v Schlaub
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Grestch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grestch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goncalves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goncalves scores with a nice body kick.
Goncalves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goncalves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grestch seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Goncalves shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Grestch is backing up but Goncalves catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Grestch covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Goncalves Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Goncalves!
After the big win, Guilherme Goncalves made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Butko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grestch tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Butko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Butko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Grestch is squirming around, avoiding Butko's attempts to control the action.
Grestch working to try and regain half guard.
Butko controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grestch tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Butko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grestch is now in Butko's guard. A big mistake from Butko there, giving up the dominant position! #T1#
Grestch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Butko tries to escape but Grestch is in control.
Butko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Grestch in the domination position with Butko hanging on.
Butko is not content to let Grestch control the position. #SUB#
Grestch has hold of Butko's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Butko seems comfortable defending it but Grestch has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Butko is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Butko is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Grestch couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Grestch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Zamojski misses with a straight right.
Grestch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zamojski wants to clinch up but Grestch keeps it at a distance.
Zamojski scores with a decent looking hook.
Zamojski tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Grestch gets a double leg takedown into Zamojski's guard.
Zamojski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grestch controls the pace.
Zamojski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grestch on the ground.
Zamojski wants to stand but Grestch is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Grestch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grestch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grestch wants to control from the top but Zamojski keeps moving.
Grestch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Grestch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zamojski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grestch slips nicely into half guard.
Grestch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grestch is taking a breather. Zamojski 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.
Grestch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Grestch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grestch wants to control but Zamojski is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Grestch in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zamojski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grestch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Grestch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Furioto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grestch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Furioto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grestch, who protects the arm well.
Furioto working away.
Furioto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grestch is trying to improve his position.
Furioto wants to control but Grestch is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furioto tries to move to mount but Grestch blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Furioto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Furioto trying to control the position but Grestch is working away. #SUB#
Furioto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grestch tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Furioto tries for a kimura but Grestch is defending well.
Grestch is looking for a sweep.
Grestch struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grestch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grestch can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grestch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Furioto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto tries to move to mount but Grestch blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grestch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Furioto tries for a kimura but Grestch is defending well.
Grestch tries to improve position but can't.
Grestch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Furioto trying to control from the bottom.
Furioto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Furioto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grestch.
Furioto works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Furioto 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#
Furioto misses with a hook.
Grestch wants to counter with a clinch but Furioto pushes him away.
Furioto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grestch can do to turn this around?#TD#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grestch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grestch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grestch is trying to control Furioto's posture but Furioto avoids it. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Grestch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grestch is not content to let Furioto control the position. #T1#
Grestch is looking for a sweep.
Furioto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Furioto working away.#SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grestch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Furioto trying to control the action but Grestch is working from the bottom.
Grestch is looking to regain half guard here but Furioto keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Furioto trying to control the action but Grestch is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Furioto politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Furioto prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furioto trying to control the position but Grestch is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Grestch is looking to regain half guard here but Furioto keeps moving and retains side control.
Grestch struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grestch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grestch is not content to let Furioto control the position.
Furioto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Furioto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Furioto advances to mount.
Furioto wants to take his opponent's back but Grestch doesn't allow it.
Furioto avoids the attempt from Grestch to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grestch is looking to get to half guard.
Furioto wants to control the pace but Grestch is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Furioto 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Furioto. Grestch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furioto looks to score with a jab to the body but Grestch is just out of range.#TD#
Furioto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grestch tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg.
Furioto slows the pace down in half guard.
Grestch is trying to control but can't.
Grestch keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Still in half guard, Furioto seems content to control.
Grestch won't allow Furioto to pass to mount.
Furioto is trying to control the action in half guard but Grestch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Furioto is thwarting Grestch's attempts to control the position.
Furioto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grestch keeps working. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grestch wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grestch is staying active underneath Furioto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grestch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Furioto wants to pass the guard but Grestch is keeping the position.
Furioto pushing down on Grestch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Furioto content to control rather than advance.
Grestch tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg.
Furioto slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Grestch trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grestch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Furioto just misses with a punch to the body.
Furioto looks to throw the jab but Grestch is out of range.
Grestch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grestch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furioto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grestch! But no joy.
Furioto misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Furioto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Furioto sets himself, and Grestch steps forward looking for the clinch! Furioto avoids it this time.
Furioto throws a hook but Grestch blocks it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Furioto misses with a body shot.
Grestch swats away the attempt to clinch by Furioto.#TD#
Furioto gets a double leg takedown into Grestch's guard.
Grestch wants to sweep but no luck.
Grestch is trying to keep Furioto in close.
#SUB2#
Grestch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grestch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furioto is one step ahead there.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grestch is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Furioto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Furioto 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Furioto!
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