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Event:
GDL 80: Von Mises VS Tragedy
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Royale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henriksen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Royale.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henriksen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Royale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
Royale misses with a hook. Henriksen ducked under it nicely.
Henriksen dodges the punch combination from Royale.
Royale throws a shot from downtown. Henriksen moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royale misses with a body kick.
Henriksen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Royale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henriksen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henriksen counters with a three punch combo that has Royale backing up. Royale nods at Henriksen to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Henriksen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Royale.
Royale is looking to chop away at Henriksen's legs.
Royale throws a combination that misses
and Henriksen counters with a body kick.
Royale tries a low kick but Henriksen avoids it.
Henriksen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Royale misses with a leg kick
and Henriksen counters with a three punch combo that has Royale backing up. Royale nods at Henriksen to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been told by Henriksen's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Henriksen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henriksen is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Henriksen.
Royale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Royale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Henriksen lands the left hand.
Royale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Henriksen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Henriksen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Royale.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Royale throws a leg kick but Henriksen sees it coming and moves out of range.
It appears Henriksen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Royale wants to land a leg kick but Henriksen is out of range.
Henriksen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Royale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henriksen. That did some damage!
Royale throws a lazy head kick
and Henriksen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henriksen throws the kick towards the body but Royale avoids it.
A head kick misses from Henriksen. #T3#
Royale throws a right hand that Henriksen ducks under and follows up with a left that Henriksen also avoids with ease.
Royale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Royale misses with a lunging right hand
and Royale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Royale swinging wildly here.
Royale misses with a double jab
and Henriksen counters with a body kick.
Henriksen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royale ducks under a wild hook from Henriksen.
A combination from Royale does no damage.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Henriksen moves out of range easily.
Henriksen throws a wild body kick that Royale sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Henriksen slips under a jab from Royale.
Henriksen misses with a straight right.
Henriksen throws out a loose jab but Royale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henriksen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henriksen throws a right hand that Royale ducks under and follows up with a left that Royale also avoids with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Henriksen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen staying out of range there.
Royale misses with a hook to the body
and Henriksen counters with a straight right hand.
Royale moves out of range as Henriksen strikes.
Royale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Royale tries to land a body kick
and Henriksen counters with a stiff right hand.
Royale slips a jab from Henriksen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Connor Royale 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#
Henriksen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henriksen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Royale misses.
Henriksen lands with a cross.
Henriksen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Royale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royale swinging wildly here.
Henriksen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale connects with a leg kick.
Royale blocks a head kick by Henriksen.
Royale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Royale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Royale scores with a nice body kick.
Henriksen looks for the body kick but Royale saw that one coming.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Royale throws a jab but it's blocked by Henriksen.
Royale just misses with a punch to the body.
Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henriksen throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Royale.
Royale lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Henriksen moves out of range easily.
Henriksen scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Henriksen moves out of range easily.
It appears Henriksen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Royale throws a nice looking combination but Henriksen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Henriksen misses the target.
Henriksen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Royale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henriksen circles away quickly and effectively.
Henriksen throws a hook to the side of Royale's head but Royale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Royale throws out a counter right but Henriksen avoids it with no problem.
Henriksen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Royale unleashes a big counter combination but Henriksen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henriksen scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Henriksen.
Henriksen cracks Royale with an open hand slap.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Royale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Henriksen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Royale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Henriksen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body kick from Royale.
Royale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henriksen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henriksen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henriksen is looking to counter punch.
Royale misses the body punch
enabling Henriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henriksen.
Royale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Royale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Henriksen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henriksen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henriksen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henriksen duly obliges. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henriksen avoids the body shot from Royale.
Henriksen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Royale moves out of range as Henriksen strikes.
Henriksen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Royale unleashes a big counter combination but Henriksen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Royale takes one to the side of the head.
Henriksen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Royale if he has to take too many more of those.
Henriksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Royale swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Henriksen misses the target.
Royale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henriksen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karl Henriksen is winning the standup battle so far.
Royale misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Henriksen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Henriksen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henriksen throws a sloppy head kick and Royale moves out of range easily.
Royale fails to land with a series of punches.
Royale scores with a nice strike.
Royale throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Henriksen counter with a right hand.
Royale throws out a leg kick but Henriksen moves out of range and Royale only half commits.
Royale misses with a body shot
and Henriksen counters with a nice body kick.
Royale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henriksen.
Henriksen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Royale avoids it.
Henriksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royale.
Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henriksen rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Royale does no damage.
Henriksen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connor Royale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Henriksen scores with a kick to the body.
Royale throws a combination that misses
and Henriksen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henriksen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Royale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henriksen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Royale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Henriksen moves out of range easily.
Henriksen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Royale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henriksen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Royale avoids it.
Royale looks to score with a jab to the body but Henriksen is just out of range.
Donk. Henriksen catches Royale right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royale. Henriksen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Royale lunges at Henriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henriksen's hand.
Henriksen misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Henriksen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Royale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale throws a hook but Henriksen avoids it easily.
Henriksen throws a big shot that misses.
Royale misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Henriksen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Royale misses with a combination
and Henriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henriksen connects with a crisp jab.
Henriksen throws a one two combo.
#ROC#Royale is rocked!
Henriksen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Royale is still on wobbly legs! Can Henriksen finish him?
Royale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Royale is aggressively charging in as Henriksen backs up avoiding any damage. Henriksen tosses out a jab and Royale runs right into it face first! Royale is out cold! Henriksen dropped down on all fours and is barking in Royale's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Henriksen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Karl Henriksen waved his t-shirt featuring Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GDL 77:Hansson VS Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Der Veer Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Van Der Veer Jr has been cut.
Royale lands a head kick. Der Veer Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Royale stuffs the takedown.
Der Veer Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Royale is fending him off so far but Der Veer Jr persists. Nope, Royale circles away and we're back to standing.
Der Veer Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Royale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Connor Royale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Der Veer Jr.
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Royale clinches up against the cage.
Der Veer Jr looking for a takedown.
Der Veer Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Royale gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Der Veer Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Royale pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Royale lands a leg kick that knocks Der Veer Jr off balance momentarily.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Der Veer Jr moves out of range easily.
Der Veer Jr has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Royale looks to land a combination but Der Veer Jr avoids it well.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Der Veer Jr.
A punch combination from Royale misses.
Royale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Der Veer Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Royale drops Der Veer Jr with a beautiful combination! Der Veer Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Royale is looking for the KO!#ROC#Der Veer Jr is rocked!
Royale steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Der Veer Jr is out on his feet! Royale sets himself and nearly takes Der Veer Jr's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Connor Royale!
Connor Royale took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GDL 74: MacArthur II VS Petrov
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Rushe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rushe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Royale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rushe 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.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Rushe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royale scoring well with a low kick there.
Rushe misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Rushe.
Rushe misses with a low kick.
Rushe checks a low kick from Royale.
Rushe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Royale.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rushe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale tries to bum rush Rushe with a series of wild strikes but Rushe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royale wants to slow Rushe down by chopping away at his legs.
Royale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rushe counters with a straight right hand.
Royale fails to land with a series of punches.
Rushe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Royale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1##CL2#
Royale drives through and clinches with Rushe against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Royale.
Royale avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Royale is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rushe throws a punch but it's blocked by Royale. #BC2#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rushe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royale with a nice cross.
Royale avoids the body shot from Rushe.
Rushe sizes up Royale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rushe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Royale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Royale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Royale scores with a body shot.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Rushe moves out of range easily.
Royale lands a jab to the head.
Royale lands a head kick. Rushe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Royale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Royale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Royale lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Royale has managed to clinch.
Rushe pushes off an throws an elbow but Royale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rushe lands an elbow inside that Royale shrugs off.
Royale avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Rushe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rushe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Royale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Royale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rushe throws a punch but it's blocked by Royale.
Royale has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rushe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Royale can turn it around.
Rushe throws a punch but it's blocked by Royale.
Rushe swings wildly with an uppercut but Royale uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Royale blocking some punches.
Royale blocks an elbow strike from Rushe.
Rushe letting Royale take a breather here.
Rushe misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Royale manages to break the clinch.
Rushe tries to clinch up but Royale circles away and keeps his distance.
Royale unleashes a big counter combination but Rushe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Royale throws a right hand that Rushe ducks under and follows up with a left that Rushe also avoids with ease.
Royale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Royale tries a head kick but it misses.
Royale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Royale throws a front kick aimed at Rushe's knee but Rushe avoids it well.
Rushe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Royale. Beautiful body shot.
Royale needs to keep his hands up - Rushe had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Royale keeps the fight on the outside.
Royale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Antoine Rushe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale connects with a body shot.
Royale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Royale with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rushe.
Royale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rushe or not.
A head punch on the inside from Rushe fails to land.
The referee calls for Royale to work.
Rushe throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royale dodges an elbow strike from Rushe.
Royale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoine Rushe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rushe staying out of range there.
Royale misses the jab.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Royale throws a nice looking combination but Rushe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Royale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Royale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Royale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Royale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rushe misses with a looping right.
Rushe cracks Royale with an open hand slap.
Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale is looking to clinch.
Royale moves out of range of the leg kick from Rushe.
Rushe misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
#T1#
Royale swings for the body but Rushe moves out of range.
Rushe moves in looking to clinch but Royale pushes him off.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rushe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick there by Royale.
Royale throws a series of punches but Rushe moves out of range.
Royale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rushe rather than just go for the knockout.
Royale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Royale moves out of range of the body kick.
Royale moves out of range of the strikes.
Royale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rushe to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Rushe tries to keep at a distance but Royale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rushe misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Royale avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Royale.
A head punch on the inside from Rushe fails to land.
Royale blocking some punches.
Rushe misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rushe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Royale's brow.
Antoine Rushe has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Royale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royale. Rushe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor Royale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Royale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Royale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rushe tries to land a leg kick but Royale saw it coming and moves away.
Royale moves out of range of the body kick from Rushe.
#CL2#
Royale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rushe, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Royale dodges an elbow strike from Rushe.
Royale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rushe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rushe lands an elbow just above Royale 's eye.
Royale blocks an uppercut.
Royale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rushe fails to land.
Rushe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rushe. #BC2#
Royale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rushe misses with a kick to the body.
Royale misses with a low kick.
Rushe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Royale throws a head kick that misses.
Rushe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rushe is out of range. #T4#
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rushe connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Royale.
Royale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rushe.
A shot to the liver by Royale. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rushe checks a leg kick.
Rushe lands a glancing blow to the side of Royale's head.
Royale misses with a head kick.
Royale digs a good hook to Rushe's body.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rushe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rushe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Royale in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Royale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rushe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Royale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Royale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Royale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antoine Rushe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Royale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rushe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Royale has time to react.
Royale throws a nice looking combination but Rushe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rushe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rushe swinging wildly here.
Rushe throws a lazy right hand but Royale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Royale moves out of range as Rushe throws a body kick.
Rushe lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe throws a hook but Royale avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Royale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rushe slips under a jab.
Royale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royale drops his hands momentarily and Rushe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Royale throws a body shot but no joy.
Royale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Royale throws a sloppy body shot
and Royale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Royale throws a body punch but Rushe moves out of range.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Rushe blocks a jab.
Rushe misses with a looping left.
Royale throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rushe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rushe misses with a left hand
and Royale counters with a left and a right that stings Rushe.
Royale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rushe momentarily.
Rushe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Rushe blocks a low kick nicely.
Royale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rushe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Royale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Royale lands a leg kick that knocks Rushe off balance momentarily.
Royale misses with a combination
and Royale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Royale swats away the attempt to clinch by Rushe.#CL#
Rushe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Royale takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rushe pushes off an throws an elbow but Royale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Rushe working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Royale.
Rushe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Royale manages to break the clinch.
Royale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rushe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Royale.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royale.
Royale throws a series of punches but Rushe avoids them all with ease.
Rushe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Royale avoids the head kick by Rushe.
Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Royale blocks a head kick by Rushe.
Royale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Royale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rushe, pushing him back against the cage.
Royale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Royale.
Good body shot from Royale.
#T4#
Rushe throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rushe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Royale's brow.
Rushe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rushe misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rushe.
Royale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Royale.
Royale lands a nice hook to Rushe's body. Rushe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Royale moves out of range of the strikes.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rushe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rushe throws the kick towards the body but Royale avoids it.
Rushe misses with a right hand
and Royale counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rushe.
Antoine Rushe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Royale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Royale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Royale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Royale 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Royale!
Connor Royale managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GDL 71:Poika VS Wright
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Gutierrez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Royale to the ground. Gutierrez is now in Royale's guard.
Royale keeping moving, preventing Gutierrez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Royale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Royale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gutierrez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez wants to pass the guard but Royale is keeping the position.
Gutierrez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Gutierrez controlling from the top position.
Gutierrez forces his way into half guard.
Royale is trying to get back to full guard.
Gutierrez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gutierrez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gutierrez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Royale is trying to stand.
Royale throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Royale is not content to let Gutierrez control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Royale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Royale wants to improve his position but Gutierrez is controlling well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gutierrez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gutierrez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Royale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gutierrez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gutierrez looks to throw the jab but Royale is out of range.
Royale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Royale tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutierrez misses with a low kick.
Gutierrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Royale does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Royale misses.
Royale swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutierrez.#TD#
Gutierrez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Royale manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Royale has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at whitey's gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gutierrez scoring with some ground and pound.
Royale striking off his back but it's not causing Gutierrez any problems. #SUB2#
Royale has an active guard here but Gutierrez has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Gutierrez seems to be working for a kimura but Royale defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Gutierrez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gutierrez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Royale's face.
Gutierrez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Royale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Royale from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gutierrez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gutierrez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Royale takes a swing at Gutierrez's ribcage but misses.
Royale throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely.
Gutierrez throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
Royale feints a jab promting Gutierrez to slip. Royale then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gutierrez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Royale misses with the combination.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Royale.
Gutierrez is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Royale does it's job there.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gutierrez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1##CL#
Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Gutierrez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Royale looking for a guillotine here but Gutierrez defends easily.
Gutierrez is in close to Royale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Royale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Royale wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Gutierrez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Royale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Royale has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez controlling Royale's posture. #SUB#
Gutierrez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Royale defends well.
Royale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Gutierrez trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Royale has gone for a leg lock! Gutierrez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Royale's guard.#REVR#
Gutierrez is working Royale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gutierrez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gutierrez pushing down on Royale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Gutierrez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gutierrez lands strikes from half guard.
Gutierrez passes to full mount!
Royale takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Royale is looking to get to half guard.
Gutierrez looking to control but Royale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Royale is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Gutierrez looking to secure an arm triangle but Royale defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Gutierrez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Royale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Gutierrez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gutierrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royale connects with a single shot there.
Gutierrez tries to land a leg kick but Royale saw it coming and moves away.
Gutierrez checks the leg kick.
Royale throws a head kick that Gutierrez semi-blocks.
Gutierrez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gutierrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royale.
Royale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez throws out a powerful jab.
Gutierrez tries to clinch up but Royale circles away and keeps his distance.
Royale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutierrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Royale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Royale misses.
Gutierrez feinted with a counter takedown.
Royale throws a body shot but no joy.
Gutierrez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1##CL#
Gutierrez has closed the distance and engaged Royale in a clinch.
Gutierrez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gutierrez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Gutierrez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Royale uses from the top position. #SUB#
Gutierrez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Royale passes into side control.
Gutierrez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gutierrez actively working from the bottom here.
Royale wants to control but Gutierrez is keeping him busy. #T2#
Gutierrez is looking to improve his position.
Gutierrez manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Royale is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutierrez has wrist control.
Royale looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Royale stands up and waves to Gutierrez to follow him.
Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gutierrez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Royale is having none of it.
Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Royale moves away.
Gutierrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Royale as he jumps to the side.
Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gutierrez rather than just go for the knockout.
Gutierrez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Royale has time to react.
Royale throws a head kick that misses.
Gutierrez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Royale sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Gutierrez misses.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Royale.
Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Royale loads up on a big right hand but Gutierrez slips the punch.
Royale stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet.
Royale appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Royale throws a looping overhand right but Gutierrez ducks down to avoid it.
Royale just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGutierrez.
Gutierrez scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Royale.
Gutierrez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gutierrez - that will leave a mark!
Gutierrez shoots in looking for a takedown but Royale manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gutierrez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Royale misses the shot to the body.
Royale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutierrez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutierrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor Royale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Royale misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Royale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gutierrez 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gutierrez!
A victorious Alex Gutierrez 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:
GDL 66: MacArthur vs Greenwald
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Royale looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Royale just gets out of the way.
Royale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Royale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griggs's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Royale misses with a kick to the body.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
A combination from Royale does no damage. #T1#
Royale throws a chopping leg kick but Griggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
#CL2#
Royale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Royale.
Royale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Royale throws a right hand that Griggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Griggs also avoids with ease.
Royale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Royale wants to clinch but Griggs slips to the side
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Royale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Royale wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
Griggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Royale lands with a nice body punch.
Royale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griggs on the side of the head.
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Royale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royale misses with a looping right.
Griggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Royale was well out of range. Poor timing from Griggs.
Royale throws a right hand that Griggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Griggs also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Royale connects with a solid leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Royale.
Royale is looking to chop away at Griggs's legs.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royale lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Royale ducks down to avoid it.
Royale throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
A lazy left from Royale finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Royale misses with a double jab.
Royale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Royale.
Both fighters circling a little - Royale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Royale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griggs, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Griggs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Griggs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Royale lands with a nice combination. Griggs backs away looking to recover.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Royale looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Royale just gets out of the way.
Royale throws a nice looking combination but Griggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Royale throws out the jab.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Royale. That snapped Griggs's head back.
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Royale instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Royale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Royale scores with a jab. Griggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Royale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Royale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Royale catches Griggs right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Royale.
Royale is looking to chop away at Griggs's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Royale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griggs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Royale avoids it.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Royale.
Royale scores with a leg kick.
Griggs misses with a double jab.
Royale is looking for the big counter here.
Royale lands a leg kick that knocks Griggs off balance momentarily.#T2#
Royale misses with a wild body shot.
Griggs avoids the body shot from Royale.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Royale throws a series of strikes that have Griggs backpedaling.
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!
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Royale misses with a head kick.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Royale throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Royale's shoulder, as Royale tries to avoid the shot.
Royale throws a nice head kick!
Royale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Royale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Royale throws a combination. Griggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royale can pounce on him.
Royale punishes Griggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Royale misses with a wild combination.
Royale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griggs avoids the head kick by Royale.
Griggs is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Royale throws a right and a left that Griggs avoids nicely.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Griggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griggs throws the left hand but Royale avoids the punch easily.
Royale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs dodges the punch combination from Royale.
Royale throws a right and a left that Griggs avoids nicely.
It appears Griggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Royale ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Royale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Royale takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Royale misses with a body shot
and Griggs counters with a two punch combo.
Royale fails to land with a series of punches.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royale.
It looked like Griggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Royale throws a body shot but no joy.
Royale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs dodges the punch combination from Royale.
A counter left hand to the body from Griggs misses its target.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Royale throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Royale gets a clinch.
Royale throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Royale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Royale avoids them all with ease.
Royale misses with an uppercut.
Griggs throws a big counter combination but Royale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Royale tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
Royale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Royale dodges the punch combination from Griggs.
Royale tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Griggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Griggs cracks Royale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Royale. Those never looked like landing.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Royale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Royale backing up. Royale nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royale connects with an inside leg kick.
Royale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royale tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it. #T3#
Nice shot by Griggs.#CL2#
Royale pushes Griggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Royale misses with a punch on the inside.
Royale throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs. #BC2#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royale is looking to slow Griggs down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Royale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Griggs.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Griggs! Royale is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hey, Connor Royale! You know I won our first fight, the ref stopped it way too early and saved you from another round of beatings in the eyes of the judges. Lets do it again, this time i'll make sure I'll put you out before the judges can even score a round.'. |
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Event:
GDL 62: Tyurin vs Clark
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Good exchange - Reem coming out on top.#CL2#
Royale clinches up with Reem and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Reem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left and a right from Royale both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Zakrie Reem has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Royale 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.
Royale misses with an uppercut. Reem saw that one coming.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Royale is out of range.
Reem throws a right hand that Royale ducks under and follows up with a left that Royale also avoids with ease.#T1#
Good leg kick by Royale.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Royale is out of range.
Reem missing with a left hand there. Royale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reem misses with a right hand
and Royale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Royale lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Royale is looking to slow Reem down with leg kicks.
A nice combination there by Reem.
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Royale.
Royale scores with a jab to the body.
Reem misses with the combination.
Reem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Royale's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Royale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Reem avoids the head kick by Royale.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
Royale slips a jab and a cross from Reem.
Royale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Reem cracks Royale with a good jab.
Royale swinging wildly here.
Reem throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
Royale cracks a nice hook into Reem's ribs.
Royale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Royale is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Royale.
Royale throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reem throws a series of punches but Royale moves out of range.
Reem is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Reem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royale can pounce on him.
Royale dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Reem slips a jab and a cross from Royale.
Royale dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Reem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Royale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reem misses with a wild combination.
Royale throws a good cross that connects.
Reem misses with a hook. Royale ducked under it nicely.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
Zakrie Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Reem. Those never looked like landing.
Reem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reem throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Royale counters with a crisp one two that drops Reem! Royale thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Reem to his feet! Reem is in big trouble!#ROC2#Reem is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royale tries to clinch up.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Royale misses.
Royale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reem is out of range and Royale settles back down.
Reem throws a right hand that Royale ducks under and follows up with a left that Royale also avoids with ease.
Royale throws a series of punches but Reem avoids them all with ease.
Reem throws a body kick that misses
and Royale counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Royale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Royale tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Royale.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem tries to score a body lock takedown but Royale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Royale avoids the head kick by Reem.
As Reem backs off Royale throws a huge counter combo but Reem manages to avoid it all.
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 Zakrie Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zakrie Reem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Royale lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reem misses with a looping right.
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Royale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Royale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Royale now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick from Royale lands but Reem takes it in his stride.
Zakrie Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
Royale looks to land a left hand but Reem moved out of range nicely.
Royale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Royale tries to clinch up.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Royale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reem throws a right hand that Royale ducks under and follows up with a left that Royale also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Royale moves away.
Royale wants to clinch.#T1#
Reem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Royale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Reem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Royale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reem seems to have got his legs back now.
Royale misses with a looping left.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
Reem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Royale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reem swinging wildly here.
Reem cracks Royale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Zakrie Reem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Reem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Royale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Reem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#Zakrie Reem's cut is getting worse.
Reem takes a swing at Royale's ribcage but misses.
Reem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Royale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Royale. #CL2#
Royale closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Reem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Royale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Royale jabs at Reem's body.#CL2#
Royale clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reem counters with a one-two to the body. #T3##CL2#
Royale has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Royale breaks the clinch.
Royale blocks a head kick by Reem.
#CL2#
Royale has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royale looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Reem throws a series of punches but Royale moves out of range.
A punch combination from Reem misses.
Reem clobbers Royale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reem.
Reem throws a right and a left that Royale avoids nicely.
Reem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Royale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Reem appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Royale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reem circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem looks to land a combination but Royale avoids it well.
Reem walks into a left hand.
Royale throws a wild body kick that Reem sees coming a mile off.
Royale misses with a head kick.
Reem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Royale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Royale motions for Reem to come forward. Royale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Royale misses.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem misses with the combination.
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 Zakrie Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zakrie Reem's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Royale ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Royale slips the punch.
Royale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reem at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royale. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Royale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Royale slips a jab and a cross from Reem.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Reem connects with a jab.
Royale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Royale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reem throws a series of punches but Royale moves out of range.
Royale throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Royale. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Royale has Reem up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Royale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Royale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Royale digs a good body shot into Reem's ribs.
Reem misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reem throws a hook but Royale blocks it.
As Reem backs off Royale throws a huge counter combo but Reem manages to avoid it all.
Royale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Royale stalks Reem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reem's face. Reem staggers backwards, shaken.
Royale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reem rather than just go for the knockout.
Reem moves out of range of the leg kick from Royale.
A punch combination from Reem misses.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Royale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Royale.
Royale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zakrie Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Royale throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
Royale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Royale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Royale throws a low kick but Reem moves out of range easily.
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reem throws a series of punches but Royale avoids them all with ease.
Royale looks to land a combination but Reem avoids it well.
Reem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Royale circles away quickly and effectively.
Royale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Royale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Royale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Royale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Royale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Royale.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Royale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Royale dips to his left and cracks Reem with an uppercut!
Royale misses with a straight left.
Royale digs a good hook to Reem's body.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Royale throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Royale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royale. Royale obviously looking to wear him down.
Royale throws a right and a left that Reem avoids nicely.
Royale with the inside leg kick.
Royale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Royale misses with the combination.
Reem is looking to counter punch.
Reem throws a right hand that Royale ducks under and follows up with a left that Royale also avoids with ease.
Royale is looking for the big counter here.
Royale tries to bum rush Reem with a series of wild strikes but Reem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Reem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Connor Royale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Royale.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Royale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reem 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zakrie Reem! |
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Event:
GDL 57
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale ducks under a wild hook from Snoozeman.
Snoozeman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royale. Royale obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoozeman cracks Royale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snoozeman 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.
Snoozeman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Royale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Marty Snoozeman has been cut.
Royale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoozeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Royale.
Snoozeman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Royale.
Royale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoozeman.
Royale went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Royale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Royale's head coaches at Gym of Rock that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Snoozeman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Royale to the mat! Royale manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snoozeman is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snoozeman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Snoozeman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Royale is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Snoozeman yanks on the arm and Royale is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Snoozeman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marty Snoozeman!
Marty Snoozeman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Listen, I Fought This Fight Sitting At About 30%. Everybody Knows What I'm Capable Of. I Was 30% Right There And I Still Dominated A Tough So-Called Nonce. THAT WAS FOR MY MAN BALD MARTIN (352970) '. |
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Event:
GDL 48: Kong vs Stone
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren is looking to clinch but Royale is avoiding it.
It looked like Royale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Royale scores with a jab to the body.
Royale motions for Lundgren to come forward. Royale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Royale falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Royale pushes Lundgren off, looking to escape but Lundgren dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Royale is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GDL 44: Byczkiewicz vs Ander 2
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale looks to land a combination. Christopher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Christopher throws a sloppy head kick and Royale moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Royale scores with a four punch combination!
Royale tries to bum rush Christopher with a series of wild strikes but Christopher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christopher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Royale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Royale stuffs the takedown attempt from Christopher. Christopher gets slowly back to his feet.
Royale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Royale gets a clinch. #BC#
Christopher breaks the clinch.
Royale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christopher. #CL#
Christopher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Christopher.
Christopher gets through Royale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Christopher breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Royale misses with a straight right. #CL#
Christopher forces Royale back against the cage and clinches.
Christopher scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Christopher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christopher misses with a looping left.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christopher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Royale is out of range.
A combination from Christopher does no damage.
Royale wants to counter with a clinch but Christopher pushes him away.#CL#
Christopher drives through and clinches with Royale against the cage.
#BC#
Christopher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Royale as he connects with a hook.
Christopher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Christopher gets a clinch. #BC#
Christopher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christopher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Royale.#T2#
Royale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christopher misses with a low kick as Royale jumps back.
Christopher misses with a two punch combination.
Royale has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Aristotle Christopher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royale misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Christopher.
Christopher throws a solid leg kick but Royale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christopher.
Christopher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Christopher. Those never looked like landing.
Christopher fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristotle Christopher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royale wants to clinch.
Christopher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christopher looks to land a combination but Royale avoids it well.
Christopher avoids the body shot from Royale.
#T3##CL2#
Royale closes the distance and clinches.
Christopher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Christopher breaks the clinch.
Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Royale misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christopher.
Royale is looking to clinch.
Christopher fails to land with a series of punches.
Royale now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Christopher tenderised Royale's leg. Royale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Royale throws a low kick but Christopher moves out of range easily.
Christopher walks forward, straight into a front kick from Royale.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connor Royale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christopher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Royale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Royale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Royale scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royale misses with a wild body shot.
Royale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christopher.
Royale tries to clinch up but Christopher circles away and keeps his distance.
Christopher throws a leg kick but Royale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Royale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christopher.
Christopher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christopher tries to counter with a takedown but Royale is quick to defend against it.
Christopher is looking to chop away at Royale's legs.
Royale tries to score with a low kick but Christopher moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Royale rushes Christopher and presses him up against the cage.
Christopher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Christopher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Royale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Royale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christopher was well out of range. Poor timing from Royale.
Christopher throws the kick towards the body but Royale avoids it.
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 Aristotle Christopher will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Royale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christopher.
Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royale lands a right hook to the body.
Royale connects with a body shot.
Christopher throws a series of punches but Royale avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Royale does no damage.
Christopher throws the kick towards the body but Royale avoids it.
Christopher avoids the body shot from Royale.
Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christopher rather than just go for the knockout.
Christopher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christopher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Royale doesn't manage to clinch there - Christopher circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale blocks a head kick by Christopher.
Christopher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christopher throws a right and a left that Royale avoids nicely.
Royale unleashes a big counter combination but Christopher bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Royale looks to land a combination. Christopher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christopher misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Christopher throws a series of punches but Royale moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Christopher.
Royale tries to counter with a clinch but Christopher shakes him off and moves away.
Christopher walks into a straight right hand from Royale.#CL2#
Royale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Royale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Christopher breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Christopher tries to keep at a distance but Royale has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Royale breaks from the clinch.
Royale lands a nice shot to the body.
Christopher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Royale.
Christopher swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Royale.
Christopher motions for Royale to come forward. Christopher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Christopher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royale tries to clinch there but Christopher circles away.
Christopher keeps the fight on the outside.
Christopher is looking for a counter combo.
Royale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christopher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Royale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royale. Christopher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Christopher.
A punch combination from Christopher misses.
Royale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christopher.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Royale tries to clinch but Christopher is having none of it.
Christopher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christopher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christopher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Royale stuns Christopher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christopher looks to land a combination. Royale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Royale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Royale tries to clinch up.
Christopher throws a series of punches but Royale moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Christopher. Those never looked like landing.
Royale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Royale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royale wants to clinch.
Christopher keeps the fight on the outside.
Christopher misses with a low kick.
Christopher throws a low kick but Royale avoids it.
Royale misses with a wild combination.
Christopher checks a low kick from Royale.
A punch combination from Royale misses.
Christopher appears to be looking for a big counter.
Royale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
Christopher misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christopher looks to land a combination but Royale avoids it well.
Christopher throws a right and a left that Royale avoids nicely.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christopher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Christopher.
Royale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christopher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christopher cracks Royale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christopher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christopher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christopher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royale is looking to clinch.
Royale tries to clinch up.
Christopher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christopher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Royale manages to avoid it.
As Christopher backs off Royale throws a huge counter combo but Christopher manages to avoid it all.
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 Aristotle Christopher will probably get the nod.
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#
Christopher throws a low kick but Royale avoids it.
Christopher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Royale.
Christopher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Royale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christopher misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christopher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christopher.
Christopher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Royale is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Christopher.
Royale misses the shot to the body.
As Royale backs away, Christopher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale punishes Christopher's body with a nice straight punch.
Christopher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Royale is looking to clinch.
Christopher slips a jab and a cross from Royale.
Royale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Royale lands a nice shot to the body.
Christopher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christopher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christopher tries to clinch but Royale moves away
and Royale counters with a three punch combo that has Christopher backing up. Christopher nods at Royale to acknowledge the strikes.
Christopher looks to land a left hand but Royale moved out of range nicely.
Christopher misses with a body kick.
Royale moves out of range of the strikes.
Christopher misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Royale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Royale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Royale blocks a leg kick.
Christopher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Royale! But no joy.
Christopher throws a right and a left that Royale avoids nicely.
Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Royale wants to clinch up but Christopher keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Royale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christopher tries to bum rush Royale with a series of wild strikes but Royale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royale misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christopher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christopher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Royale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Royale moves out of range of the body kick from Christopher.
Christopher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Royale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christopher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Royale tries to bum rush Christopher with a series of wild strikes but Christopher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christopher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Royale is able to avoid easily.
Christopher tries to bum rush Royale with a series of wild strikes but Royale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royale wants to counter with a clinch but Christopher pushes him away.
Royale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christopher.
Royale misses with a low kick.
Royale tries to bum rush Christopher with a series of wild strikes but Christopher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aristotle Christopher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Royale fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Christopher does no damage.
Christopher blocks a head kick by Royale.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Royale misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Christopher darts in and clinches Royale up against the cage.#BC#
Christopher breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Christopher misses.
Royale is looking to clinch.
Christopher throws a nice looking combination but Royale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christopher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Royale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Royale misses with a body shot
and Christopher counters with a left and a right that stings Royale.
Royale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christopher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Christopher.
Christopher sets himself, and Royale steps forward looking for the clinch! Christopher avoids it this time.
Royale works Christopher's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christopher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christopher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Royale.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christopher appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christopher fails to land with a series of punches.
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christopher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christopher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Christopher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Royale eats them both and turns towards Christopher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Royale is looking to clinch.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christopher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christopher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royale.
Connor Royale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christopher.
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 Aristotle Christopher.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christopher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Connor Royale!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Connor Royale waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GDL 37: Sitsongrit vs Poika
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Royale as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Royale gets tackled into the cage by Murata. Murata maintains the clinch.
Royale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Royale's efforts to push away.
Royale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Royale lands a right hand.
Murata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Royale's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Royale's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Royale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Murata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Royale.
Royale lands a head shot.
Murata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Royale is fending him off so far but Murata persists. Nope, Royale circles away and we're back to standing.
Murata slips a jab and a cross from Royale.
Murata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murata throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Royale.
Murata is looking to clinch but Royale is avoiding it.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Royale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murata shoots in for a takedown but Royale shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoraku Murata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royale misses with a double jab.
Murata drops his hands momentarily and Royale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murata tries for a takedown but Royale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Royale is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murata misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Murata. Those never looked like landing.
Murata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royale.
Royale tries to bum rush Murata with a series of wild strikes but Murata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murata.
Murata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Royale sprawls well. Royale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murata gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murata avoids the head kick by Royale.
Murata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Royale defends it nicely.
Royale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Royale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murata circles away quickly and effectively.
Royale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch but Murata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Royale throws a body punch but Murata moves out of range. #CL#
Murata closes the distance and pushes Royale back into the cage.#BC#
Murata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Royale misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Murata instigates a clinch.
Royale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Royale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Connor Royale has been cut.
Murata shoots in for a double leg but Royale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Royale releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC#
Murata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royale lands with a nice combination. Murata backs away looking to recover.
Murata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Royale swivels and escapes.
Connor Royale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royale sizes up Murata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Royale tries to bum rush Murata with a series of wild strikes but Murata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murata is looking to clinch but Royale is avoiding it.
Murata shoots for a takedown but Royale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Royale was well out of range. Poor timing from Murata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor Royale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Murata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Royale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Royale scores with a shot to the body.
Royale just misses with a punch to the body.
Royale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Royale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murata counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murata blocks a head kick by Royale.
Murata moves out of range as Royale throws a body kick.
Murata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murata fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murata doesn't manage to clinch there - Royale circles away.
Royale throws a fast counter high kick but Murata manages to duck under it in time.
Royale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Royale misses with a looping left.#T1#
Royale just misses with a punch to the body.
Royale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Royale looks to score with a jab to the body but Murata is just out of range.#CL#
Murata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Murata breaks from the clinch.
Royale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murata manages to avoid it.
Murata shoots in for a double leg but Royale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Royale throws a series of punches but Murata avoids them all with ease.
Royale looks to score with a jab to the body but Murata is just out of range.
Murata drops down looking for a counter takedown but Royale sprawls and moves away.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Murata scores with a nice body kick.
Murata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Royale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murata throws a nice looking combination but Royale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Royale misses.
Royale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murata. #T2#
Murata cracks Royale with a good jab.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shoraku Murata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Royale defends well and Murata ends up having to push Royale into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Royale is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoraku Murata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale misses with a body shot.
As Royale looks to move away, Murata throws a big counter combo but Royale just gets out of the way.
Murata misses with a combination
and Royale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Royale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murata changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murata shoots in for a double leg but Royale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Royale throws a body kick that misses.
Royale swings for the body but Murata moves out of range.
Murata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murata dodges the punch combination from Royale.
Royale has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Royale lands with a cross.
Royale swinging wildly here.
Royale misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murata is defended easily by Royale.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Royale as he jumps to the side.
Murata throws a head kick that misses.
Royale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murata seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Royale.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Royale throws a shot to the body.
Murata shoots for a double leg takedown but Royale sprawls well. He's pushed Murata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Royale.
Murata throws a quick counter kick to the body but Royale avoids it.
Murata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Royale circles away.
Murata goes for a double leg but Royale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Royale continues to drive forward.
Royale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Royale misses with a looping right.
As Royale looks to move away, Murata throws a big counter combo but Royale just gets out of the way.
Murata goes for a double leg but Royale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Royale continues to drive forward.
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!
Royale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murata tries to close the distance and clinch but Royale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Royale. Those never looked like landing.
Royale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor Royale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Royale misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murata.
Royale looks to land a body kick but Murata moved away.
Murata is looking to clinch but Royale is avoiding it.
Royale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy left from Royale finds it's target.
Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murata rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Royale does no damage.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Royale misses with a two punch combination.
Royale wants to clinch up but Murata keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Royale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royale jabs at Murata's body.
Royale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murata was well out of range. Poor timing from Royale.
Murata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Royale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murata scrambles back to his feet.
Royale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murata slips a jab and a cross from Royale.
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murata appears to be looking for a big counter.
Royale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Royale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Murata is rocked!
Murata backs away from a small jab... but Royale lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Murata crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Royale with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Connor Royale! |
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Event:
GDL 29: Fist vs Boi ll
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Royale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Junior darts in and clinches Royale up against the cage.
Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Royale.
Royale keeps the fight on the outside.
Royale throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Royale misses with an uppercut.
As Royale backs off Junior throws a huge counter combo but Royale manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Royale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junior, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Royale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Royale scores with a one two! Junior had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Royale pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Junior back to the cage. Royale follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior avoids the body shot from Royale.
#T1#
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royale.
Royale lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Junior goes for a double leg but Royale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Royale continues to drive forward.
Royale seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Connor Royale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poor Junior.
Junior is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Royale.#CL#
Royale gets a clinch.
Royale tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Royale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Royale clinches up with Junior and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Royale manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Royale. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Junior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Royale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL#
Royale gets a clinch.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Royale walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Junior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Royale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Royale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Royale.
Junior on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Junior takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Royale lands a two punch combo.
Junior takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Royale is working the combinations to good effect here.
Junior slips a jab and a cross from Royale.
Royale throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior needs to keep his hands up - Royale had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Royale misses with a wild combination.
Junior wants to clinch
and Royale counters with a nice uppercut.
Royale tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Royale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Junior.
Royale misses with a wild combination.
Junior lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Junior.
Junior tries to counter by closing the distance.
Connor Royale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Royale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt
and Royale counters with a series of strikes. Junior will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Royale appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Junior looks winded!#T4#
Royale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Royale has Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Royale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Royale keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Royale throws a combination. Junior tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Junior takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Junior throws a leg kick but Royale sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royale throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Royale defends it well.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Royale swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Royale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Royale tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior blocks a head kick by Royale.
Junior chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royale can pounce on him.
Junior slips a jab and a cross from Royale.
Connor Royale is winning the standup battle so far.
Royale swinging wildly here.
Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Royale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Royale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Royale misses.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Royale sprawls well. Royale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Royale stalks Junior and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Junior's face. Junior staggers backwards, shaken.
Royale tries to clinch up.
Junior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Royale falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Junior moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Junior pulls guard.
Royale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Junior trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Junior is trying to keep Royale in close.
#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Royale passes into side control.
#T2##SU#
Royale decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Royale closes the distance and clinches.
Royale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Royale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Royale tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Royale has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
#BC#
Royale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Royale swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Royale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Connor Royale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poor Junior.
Royale looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well. #CL#
Royale instigates a clinch.
Junior jumps guard but Royale turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Royale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connor Royale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Royale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Junior counters with a three punch combo that has Royale backing up. Royale nods at Junior to acknowledge the strikes.
Royale tries to clinch but Junior is having none of it.
Junior is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Royale with a body shot.
Royale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Royale.
Royale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Royale lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Royale breaks from the clinch.
Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Royale defends well and Junior ends up having to push Royale into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Royale throws a big counter combination but Junior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Royale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Royale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Royale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Royale wants to get back to striking at distance but Junior won't allow it.
Connor Royale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Junior misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Royale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Royale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Junior throws out a counter right but Royale avoids it with no problem.
Royale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Junior at a distance.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Royale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Junior is defended easily by Royale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Royale.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Royale lands with a good body shot.#T1##CL#
Royale forces Junior back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Royale breaks the clinch.
Junior has his takedown stuffed
and Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Royale scores with a four punch combination!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Royale.
Royale scores with a shot to the body.
Junior has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Royale.
#T2#
Royale digs a good hook to Junior's body.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Royale moves into range and clinches up with Junior.
Junior has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Royale manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Royale does no damage.
Junior with the counter takedown but Royale avoids it easily.
Royale wants to clinch.
Junior with the counter takedown but Royale avoids it easily.
Royale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junior shoots in and drives through. Royale sprawls well.
Connor Royale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poor Junior.
Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Royale.
Royale is looking to wear down Junior with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Royale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Royale throws a nice looking combination but Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Royale digs a good hook to Junior's body.
Junior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Junior drops his hands momentarily and Royale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Royale.
#T4#
Royale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Royale checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Junior looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Royale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Junior with that takedown attempt.
Royale cracks Junior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Poor Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Royale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Royale lands with a nice combination. Junior backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Royale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Royale 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Royale!
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Event:
GDL 23: Rowley vs Wright
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griggs!
Royale scores with a hook to the body. Griggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Royale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Royale cracks Griggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Royale under the eye.
Royale throws a head kick that misses.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Royale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch but Griggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Royale walks into a straight right hand from Griggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royale tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Griggs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Royale - the referee stops the clock and Griggs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Royale. Griggs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Royale is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griggs.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Royale seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Griggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Royale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Royale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griggs misses the shot to the body.
Royale digs a good body shot into Griggs's ribs.
Royale throws a head kick that misses.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royale tries to clinch #TD2#
and Griggs counters with a single leg into guard. Royale didn't expect that.
Griggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Royale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Royale is working an open guard so Griggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Royale throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royale tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it. #T2#
Royale doesn't manage to clinch there - Griggs circles away.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griggs's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (12 Elites and Growing) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griggs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Griggs misses with a few strikes there.
Royale tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Griggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Royale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royale wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.
Griggs throws a counter combo.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royale swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Royale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Royale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Royale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Griggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Royale with a body shot.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Griggs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griggs connects with a jab.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Royale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Royale is looking for a counter combo.
Royale avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Royale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Royale.
Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royale half committed to a counter leg kick.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Royale drives through and clinches with Griggs 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!
Griggs is trying to pull guard but Royale has him pressed against the cage.
Royale can't break the clinch.
Royale looking to stall.
Royale prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Royale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Griggs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Royale's shoulder, as Royale tries to avoid the shot.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Griggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Connor Royale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Royale throws a body shot but no joy.
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frankie Griggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Royale.
Royale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Royale gets a clinch.
Royale tries to stall but Griggs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Griggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Royale doesn't seem phased though.
Royale tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
Royale on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch but Griggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Royale swings widly with a right hand
and Griggs counters with a series of strikes. Royale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Royale avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Royale clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Griggs manages to break the clinch.
Griggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Griggs tries to bum rush Royale with a series of wild strikes but Royale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royale throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
Royale closes the distance but Griggs moves to the side
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Royale backing up. Royale nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Griggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Royale connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs ducks under a wild hook from Royale.
Royale closes the distance but Griggs moves to the side
letting Griggs counter with a right hand. #T2#
Royale wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.
Griggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Royale clinches up against the cage.
Royale is trying to push Griggs away but Griggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Royale misses with a body punch.
Griggs is looking for a takedown.
Griggs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Griggs looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale moves to clinch but Griggs breaks away
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Griggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griggs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Royale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
Royale is looking for a counter combo.
Royale tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Royale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Nice shot lands for Griggs.
Royale takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Royale closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Royale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Royale is looking to clinch but Griggs is avoiding it.
Griggs scores with a one two! Royale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griggs feints the counter takedown.
Griggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Royale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Royale throws a leg kick that misses.
Royale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Royale throws a series of punches but Griggs avoids them all with ease.
Royale throws a jab but it's blocked by Griggs.
Griggs throws a nice looking combination but Royale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Royale counters with a quick kick to the body but Griggs blocks it.
Griggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Royale looks to clinch
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Royale counters with a head kick that drops Griggs to the mat! Griggs scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Griggs is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Griggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
and Royale counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Griggs! He's just covering up as Royale starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Royale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Royale wants to clinch.
Royale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bush throws out the jab.
Royale misses with a kick to the body
and Bush counters with a nice uppercut.
Bush misses with an uppercut. Royale saw that one coming.
Royale throws a body kick that misses
and Bush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch but Bush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Royale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bush.
Royale looks for the body kick but Bush saw that one coming.
Royale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Royale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale avoids the body shot from Bush.
Royale swinging wildly here.
Bush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Bush finds it's target.#T1#
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bush is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Royale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD#
Bush lands a big uppercut and Royale crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Royale looks OK. Bush waves Royale back to his feet!#ROC#
Royale is rocked!
Bush fakes the body blow, causing Royale to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Royale goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Bush!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Royale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sardou.
Sardou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sardou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Royale tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
so Sardou counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Royale trying to keep a closed guard but Sardou is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Sardou gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sardou tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Sardou clinches.
Sardou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Royale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale scores with a shoulder strike.
Sardou just leaning against Royale, taking a breather.
Royale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Royale lands a nice shot to the body. #T1##TD2#
Sardou ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sardou no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Royale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Royale trying to control but Sardou is working from the bottom.
Royale preventing the sweep.
Royale wants to control from the top but Sardou keeps moving.
Royale is fighting to break Sardou's control of his arms but Sardou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sardou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Royale wants to stand but Sardou is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Royale scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Royale gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Royale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Sardou takes the fight into the clinch.
Sardou tries to pull guard but Royale holds him up against the cage and eventually Sardou drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Sardou pulls guard successfully.
Sardou 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.#T3##SU#
Royale gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Royale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sardou looks winded!
Royale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Royale tries to clinch but Sardou moves out of range.
Sardou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Royale defends it well.
Sardou dives in and grabs Royale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Royale pushes down on Sardou's head and hops out.
Sardou blocks the body kick.
Sardou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch but Sardou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Royale tries a head kick but it misses.
Sardou feints the counter takedown.
Royale lands a really nice looking cross but Sardou seems unphased.
Royale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Sardou is rocked!
Sardou backs away from a small jab... but Royale lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Sardou crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Royale with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Connor Royale!
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