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Event:
Kings 12: Mongrel vs Bailey
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Grossa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krylov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grossa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krylov throwing strikes from guard but Grossa blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Grossa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krylov defends well.
Krylov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Grossa has his foot on Krylov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krylov works his way back into a safe position though.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Grossa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Grossa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov chips away with some ground and pound.
Grossa can't keep his opponent in guard - Krylov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Grossa looking for submissions off his back.
Krylov is trying to control. Grossa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grossa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krylov wants to take a breather but Grossa is having none of it.
Krylov lands strikes from half guard.
Krylov trying to control from half guard but Grossa is working away. #SUB2#
Grossa actively working from the bottom here.
Krylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grossa keeps working.
Grossa trying to control but Krylov postures up.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krylov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krylov trying to mount his opponent but Grossa defends it.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Grossa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grossa is trying to control but can't.
Krylov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grossa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grossa is refusing to be controlled, as Krylov sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Krylov there.
Ground and pound from Krylov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov is keen to just control but Grossa is a slippery customer.#T3#
Krylov is really struggling to control Grossa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Krylov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krylov prevents Grossa from improving his position.#SUB2#
Grossa looking for submissions off his back.
Grossa has hold of Krylov's hands but Krylov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Grossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krylov passes to side control.
Grossa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Grossa is looking for a sweep.
Krylov lands some shots froms side control.
Grossa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krylov's best efforts.
Krylov is trying to control. Grossa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grossa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov forces his way into half guard.
Krylov trying to control from half guard but Grossa is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Grossa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krylov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Grossa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krylov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Grossa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krylov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krylov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krylov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivan Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krylov is pushing down on Grossa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grossa is fighting to maintain full guard but Krylov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krylov moves into full mount! Grossa won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krylov lands with some strikes.
Krylov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Krylov working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Grossa is desperately trying to improve his position but Krylov has a good base and remains in mount.
Krylov lands a couple of good shots and Grossa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Grossa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Krylov lands shots from the back. #ROC#
Grossa is rocked!
Krylov drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Grossa is in real trouble here! Krylov lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Krylov is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!
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Event:
Kings 8: Winslow vs Rock
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
David connects with a body shot.
David connects with the punch.
David scores with a jab to the jaw.
David has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JB Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Grossa fails with the takedown
and David counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - David looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grossa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
David moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Casca Grossa has been cut.
Grossa tries to score a power double leg takedown but David sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grossa somewhat.
David misses with a looping left.
David is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A left lands for David.
David misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
so Grossa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
David wants to get back to his feet but Grossa passes into half guard.
#REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grossa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
David trying to control but Grossa postures up.
Grossa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed David's head.
Grossa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Grossa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. David tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grossa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casca Grossa!
Casca Grossa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Grossa gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Grossa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Grossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hootenanny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grossa working the ground and pound but Hootenanny is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Grossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hootenanny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hootenanny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Grossa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hootenanny is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grossa is controlling him well.#SUB#
Grossa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grossa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Grossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hootenanny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Grossa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grossa in side control, throwing shots but Hootenanny defends. #SUB#
Grossa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hootenanny, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Grossa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hootenanny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Grossa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hootenanny, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Grossa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Grossa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hootenanny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Grossa swings around for an armbar but Hootenanny sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grossa's guard.#T4##SUB#
Grossa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hootenanny uses it to pass to side control.
#SU2#
Hootenanny decides to stand back up. #TD#
Grossa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grossa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Hootenanny explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Hootenanny gets caught napping as Grossa dives in and scores a takedown. Hootenanny manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Hootenanny is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Grossa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hootenanny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grossa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ozkar Hootenanny will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hootenanny with a nice cross.
Hootenanny lands a jab to Grossa's midsection.#TD#
Grossa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grossa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hootenanny is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossa stands and throws Hootenanny's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Grossa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grossa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Grossa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hootenanny, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Grossa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hootenanny has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grossa but great work by Hootenanny.
Grossa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hootenanny wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hootenanny tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Grossa wants to control but Hootenanny postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Grossa tries to buck Hootenanny off but Hootenanny is having none of it.#SU2#
Hootenanny has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Grossa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hootenanny's guard.
Hootenanny keeping full guard, as Grossa tries to pass.
Hootenanny wants to stand but Grossa is controlling the position.
Hootenanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grossa. #SUB#
Grossa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hootenanny is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hootenanny has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Grossa trying to keep a closed guard but Hootenanny is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Grossa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hootenanny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grossa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hootenanny puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Hootenanny decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Grossa looking to score a takedown here. Hootenanny is defending well but Grossa drives through and ends up in Hootenanny's guard.#SUB#
Grossa has gone for a leg lock! Hootenanny slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grossa's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Grossa looking for subs off his back but Hootenanny has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grossa wants to control but Hootenanny is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozkar Hootenanny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Grossa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hootenanny's half guard.
Hootenanny is looking to escape.#SUB#
Grossa is working for a kimura but Hootenanny is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grossa is working for a kimura but Hootenanny is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Grossa wants to work for an arm triangle but Hootenanny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hootenanny won't allow Grossa to pass to mount.
Grossa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hootenanny to regain full guard.
Ozkar Hootenanny has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hootenanny keeping full guard, as Grossa tries to pass. #SUB#
Grossa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hootenanny is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grossa, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Grossa has his foot on Hootenanny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hootenanny works his way back into a safe position though.
Casca Grossa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SU2#
Hootenanny stands and steps away. Grossa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheers as Hootenanny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grossa doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Grossa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hootenanny's guard.
Hootenanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grossa.
Grossa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hootenanny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grossa advances to half guard.
Grossa moves nicely into side control. #T3##SUB#
Grossa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hootenanny, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Grossa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hootenanny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Grossa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grossa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Grossa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hootenanny is trying to escape and Grossa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hootenanny is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grossa! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casca Grossa!
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