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Event:
BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Dykstra misses with a series of wild punches.
Gruff lands a slapping body shot.
Dykstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruff was well out of range. Poor timing from Dykstra.
Dykstra dodges the punch combination from Gruff.
Dykstra missing with a left hand there. Gruff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dykstra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gruff slips a straight right by Dykstra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dykstra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gruffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gruff looks to land a right hand but Dykstra moved out of range.
A punch combination from Gruff misses.
Dykstra misses with a right hand
and Gruff counters with a straight right hand.
Gruff stalks Dykstra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dykstra's face. Dykstra staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Dykstra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dykstra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gruff on the side of the head.
Dykstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walt Dykstra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dykstra looks to throw the jab but Gruff is out of range.
A slow jab from Dykstra misses its intended target.
Gruff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gruff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dykstra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dykstra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gruff slips a straight right by Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gruff on the side of the head.
No joy there for Gruff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dykstra misses the jab.
As Dykstra backs off Gruff throws a huge counter combo but Dykstra manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Dykstra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walt Dykstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dykstra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gruff moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruff slips under a jab.
Dykstra loads up on a big right hand but Gruff slips the punch.
Gruff unleashes a big counter combination but Dykstra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gruff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dykstra misses with a looping right.
Gruff looks to land a combination but Dykstra avoids it well.
Dykstra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruff.
Dykstra throws a jab when Gruff was well out of range.
Gruff slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Gruff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dykstra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gruff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gruff throws a right and a left that Dykstra avoids nicely. #T3#
Gruff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dykstra.
Dykstra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruff.
As Dykstra backs off Gruff throws a huge counter combo but Dykstra manages to avoid it all.
Jab by Dykstra.
Gruff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dykstra misses with a straight right.
Gruff unleashes a big counter combination but Dykstra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dykstra misses with a left hand
and Gruff counters with a three punch combo that has Dykstra backing up. Dykstra nods at Gruff to acknowledge the strikes.
Dykstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruff.
Dykstra throws a jab when Gruff was well out of range.
Gruff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dykstra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gruffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Gruff misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dykstra misses its target.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Dykstra misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Dykstra misses its intended target.
Dykstra throws out a loose jab but Gruff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruff slips a straight right by Dykstra.
Gruff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dykstra. Gruff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Dykstra.
A telegraphed right hand from Dykstra misses the target.
It seemed like Gruff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Dykstra.
Gruff defending well as Dykstra loads up on a big left hand.
Gruff ducks under a wild hook from Dykstra.
Dykstra swings widly with a right hand
and Gruff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dykstra lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Dykstra.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Dykstra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gruff moves away from the strike by Dykstra.
Gruff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gruff moves out of range of the strikes.
Dykstra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Dykstra cracks Gruff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gruff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dykstra finish him?
#ROC#Gruff is rocked!
A big left from Dykstra misses.
Gruff is still on wobbly legs! Can Dykstra finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dykstra moves away from the strike by Gruff.
Gruff seems to have recovered his senses.
Dykstra lands a body shot.
Dykstra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruff walks straight into a right hand from Dykstra - that's dropped him! Dykstra jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gruff from any more punishment! Gruff complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Walt Dykstra!
Walt Dykstra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BB 42 - Wright vs Anubis
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Gruff misses.
Gruff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
La Vie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gruff.
La Vie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gruff.#CUT#It looks like Sey La Vie has been cut.
Gruff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Vie circles away quickly and effectively.
La Vie unleashes a big counter combination but Gruff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gruff throws a looping overhand right but La Vie ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as La Vie blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from La Vie misses.
Gruff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but La Vie is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Vie! But no joy.
Gruff lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Gruff throws a hook to the side of La Vie's head but La Vie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Vie is looking for the big counter here.
Gruff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and La Vie counters with a three punch combo that has Gruff backing up. Gruff nods at La Vie to acknowledge the strikes.
Gruff throws a combination that misses
and La Vie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gruff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Vie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gruff throws a right and a left that La Vie avoids nicely.
Gruff misses with a two punch combination.
La Vie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gruff fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Gruff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Vie's head backwards.
Gruff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and La Vie counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruff throws a right and a left that La Vie avoids nicely.
Gruff misses with a double jab
and La Vie counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Gruff off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - La Vie follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Gruff was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sey La Vie!
Sey La Vie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
BB 28 - Bleak vs Seng
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Masunwendinghamar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masunwendinghamar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masunwendinghamar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masunwendinghamar throws a lazy uppercut
and Gruff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masunwendinghamar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masunwendinghamar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masunwendinghamar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gruff scores with the left hand. Masunwendinghamar knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Masunwendinghamar lands.
Masunwendinghamar slips under a jab.
Gruff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gruff throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Masunwendinghamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Gruff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar connects with a jab.
Gruff moves out of range as Masunwendinghamar strikes.
Masunwendinghamar throws a looping overhand right but Gruff ducks down to avoid it.
Gruff tries to clinch but Masunwendinghamar is having none of it.
Masunwendinghamar checks a low kick from Gruff.
Gruff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Masunwendinghamar cracks Gruff with an open hand slap.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a nice right hand.
Masunwendinghamar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gruff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Masunwendinghamar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gruff sprawling to the canvas! Gruff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Masunwendinghamar finish him?!
#ROC#Gruff is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Buster Gruff has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruff clobbers Masunwendinghamar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gruff is still on wobbly legs! Can Masunwendinghamar finish him?
Gruff slips a jab from Masunwendinghamar.
Gruff seems to have recovered his senses.
Masunwendinghamar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gruff unleashes a big counter combination but Masunwendinghamar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook.
Masunwendinghamar ducks under a wild hook from Gruff.
Masunwendinghamar loads up on a big right hand but Gruff slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Gruff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook. Gruff ducked under it nicely.
Gruff throws a counter combo.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook. Gruff ducked under it nicely.
Gruff throws a wild hook but Masunwendinghamar just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gruff gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Masunwendinghamar raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tau Masunwendinghamar! |
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Event:
BB 21 - Bartz vs Jones 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Gruff throws a poor cross that misses
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Gruff moves into the clinch.
Gruff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hill pushes Gruff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill lands with a short shot to the head.
Gruff swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill lands with a light punch inside.
Gruff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hill slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
Gruff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gruff's elbow.
Gruff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gruff tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruff misses with a punch on the inside.
Hill's coach down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hill's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot in the inside from Gruff.
Gruff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hill lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Hill lands a right hand.
Gruff throws a head punch that misses.
Gruff has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
Gruff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruff 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.
A hook to the body from Hill.
Hill lands with a short shot to the head.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruff wants to stall.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gruff stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Gruff.
A short right from Hill on the inside.
Hill manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hill lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
The referee calls for Hill to work.
Gruff struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gruff misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hill - that landed with a thud.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gruff takes a shot to the head.
Gruff looking to slow down the pace here.
Gruff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gruff backwards.
Gruff swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gruff is trying to stall.
A short right from Hill on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hill.
Gruff is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hill pushes Gruff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill throws a big uppercut that drops Gruff! More strikes from Hill and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gruff lies dazed against the cage as Hill celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crucifix Hill!
Crucifix Hill decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CMMA 172 Kennedy v Izanagi
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Gruff moves into the clinch successfully.
Gruff looking to slow down the pace here.
Okafor is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Gruff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Gruff.
Gruff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gruff throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a one-two to the body.
Gruff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gruff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor lands a jab-cross combination.
Okafor misses with a hook.#T1#
Gruff swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Gruff has managed to clinch.
Gruff lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Gruff throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
A big left from Gruff misses.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gruff misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Gruff moves into the clinch.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Gruff has him pressed against the cage.
Gruff slows down the pace here.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Gruff has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gruff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Okafor lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruff ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruff was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Gruff misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruff walks into a jab.
Okafor throws a nice looking combination but Gruff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gruff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gruff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Gruff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3##CL#
Gruff moves into range and clinches up with Okafor.
Gruff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gruff is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Gruff.
Gruff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okafor counters with a series of strikes. Gruff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gruff fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Gruff counters with a crisp one two that drops Okafor! Gruff thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Okafor to his feet! Okafor is in big trouble!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
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!
Gruff throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruff finish him?
Gruff misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Gruff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Gruff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Gruff lands a big right hand that sends Okafor crashing to the mat! Gruff stays standing though and waves Okafor back to his feet!#CL#
Gruff clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Gruff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gruff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gruff throws a combination that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buster Gruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Gruff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gruff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gruff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gruff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Gruff ducks down to avoid it.
Gruff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gruff throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Okafor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gruff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Gruff has closed the distance and engaged Okafor in a clinch.
Gruff misses with the head strike.
Gruff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gruff darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.
Gruff struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor misses with a double jab.
It looked like Gruff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Gruff misses with a right hand
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gruff misses with a right hand
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Gruff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Gruff lands a left and a right that send Okafor crashing to the mat, dazed. Gruff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice body punch from Okafor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor with a nice cross.#KD#
Gruff drops Okafor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Okafor looks back up at him and smiles so Gruff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Buster Gruff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gruff slips a straight right by Okafor.
Gruff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Gruff wants to clinch
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gruff swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Gruff scores with a jab.
Gruff misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gruff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Gruff looks to clinch
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Gruff is rocked!
Gruff misses with a combination
and Okafor counters with a crisp right that sends Gruff to the canvas! Okafor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
A very excited looking John Okafor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 158 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Gruff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masunwendinghamar throws a hook to the side of Gruff's head but Gruff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Gruff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masunwendinghamar throws out a counter right but Gruff avoids it with no problem.
Masunwendinghamar throws a right hand that misses
and Gruff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a right hand #KD#
and Gruff counters with a crisp one two that drops Masunwendinghamar! Gruff thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Masunwendinghamar to his feet! Masunwendinghamar is in big trouble!
Masunwendinghamar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruff avoids the body shot from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a hook to the body. Gruff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masunwendinghamar lunges at Gruff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gruff's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Gruff misses.
Masunwendinghamar throws a lazy uppercut
and Gruff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Gruff clinches up against the cage.
Gruff scores with a hook to the body.
Masunwendinghamar looks winded!
Gruff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gruff lands a right hand.
A short right from Gruff on the inside.
Gruff working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Masunwendinghamar breaks from the clinch.
Masunwendinghamar throws a jab but it's blocked by Gruff. #T1##KD#
Gruff lands a left and a right that send Masunwendinghamar crashing to the mat, dazed. Gruff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Masunwendinghamar is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tau Masunwendinghamar has been cut.
Gruff cracks Masunwendinghamar with a hook to the temple - Masunwendinghamar is on wobbly legs here! Gruff swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Masunwendinghamar falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gruff wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buster Gruff!
Buster Gruff decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CMMA 146 Obaminator v Tavares
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Gouveia tries to move into range but Gruff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gouveia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gruff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gruff misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Gruff lands a left and a right that send Gouveia crashing to the mat, dazed. Gruff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Gouveia is rocked!
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!
Gouveia leaves his chin hanging out and Gruff seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gouveia crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gruff!
After the fight, Buster Gruff was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CMMA 134 Koko v Kennedy
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Gruff cracks Dykstra with a good jab.
Gruff 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.
Gruff throws a big shot that misses.
Gruff throws a hook but Dykstra blocks it.
Dykstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruff.
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Dykstra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dykstra.
Gruff working aggressively here.
Gruff throws a punch but it's blocked by Dykstra.
Gruff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dykstra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gruff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dykstra. Gruff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Gruff.#CL#
Dykstra has closed the distance and engaged Gruff in a clinch.
Gruff scores with a shoulder strike.
Dykstra tries to work over Gruff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruff lands a hook that snaps the head of Dykstra backwards. #T1#
Dykstra lands a shot to the body.
Dykstra lands a hook that snaps the head of Gruff backwards.
Gruff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dykstra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dykstra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gruff's elbow.
A short uppercut from Dykstra.
Dykstra can't find room to land a body shot as Gruff controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dykstra tries a body shot but Gruff blocks it.
Gruff is trying to break the clinch but Dykstra has him pressed against the cage.
Gruff has a couple of punches blocked by Dykstra.
Dykstra lands an uppercut.
Gruff swings wildly with an uppercut but Dykstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dykstra prevents Gruff from breaking the clinch.
Dykstra lands with a left to the head.
Dykstra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dykstra working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Dykstra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dykstra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gruff backwards.
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!
Dykstra throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruff.
Gruff throws a punch but it's blocked by Dykstra.
Dykstra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dykstra blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Dykstra.
Gruff looks winded!
Gruff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dykstra prevents it.
Walt Dykstra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Gruff.
A nice left hand lands by Dykstra.
Dykstra lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Dykstra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dykstra cracks Gruff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dykstra is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gruff! But no joy.
Dykstra lands the left hand.
Gruff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dykstra lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Gruff gets tackled into the cage by Dykstra. Dykstra maintains the clinch. #T3#
Dykstra lands a shoulder strike.
Dykstra lands with a right to the head.
Gruff tries to work over Dykstra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruff takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Dykstra.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dykstra throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Dykstra.
Gruff is struggling to control the position.
Dykstra gets through Gruff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dykstra on the inside.
Dykstra lands a nice uppercut.
Gruff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dykstra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Dykstra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dykstra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dykstra misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruff.
Dykstra lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Dykstra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gruff's efforts to push away.
A short left from Dykstra.
Dykstra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dykstra avoiding damage as Gruff throws knees to the body.
Gruff looking to slow down the pace here.
Gruff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dykstra.
A short right from Dykstra.
Gruff is looking to control Dykstra's arms but Dykstra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gruff has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Dykstra - that landed with a thud.
Dykstra lands a hook that snaps the head of Gruff backwards.
A right hand to the body from Dykstra.
Dykstra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gruff backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dykstra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dykstra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gruff backwards.
A short right from Dykstra on the inside.
Dykstra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gruff or not.
Dykstra gets through Gruff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Dykstra dominated that round.
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#
Dykstra throws an uppercut from hell that sends Gruff clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dykstra stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walt Dykstra!
Walt Dykstra took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buster Gruff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arby with a poor takedown #CL#
and Gruff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Gruff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Arby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gruff (4) vs (0) Arby
Arby is in bad spot here.
Gruff trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Arby doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Arby's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gruff has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Arby's body.
Gruff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arby on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Gruff working for the choke.
Arby rolls, trying to escape but Gruff keeps control of the position.
Gruff is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Arby trying to control the hands but Gruff breaks the grip. #T2#
Gruff is trying to stick to Arby's back but Arby is turning into Gruff. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gruff's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Arby. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gruff (4) vs (2) Arby
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Gruff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Arby looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gruff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arby trying to control from half guard but Gruff is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gruff sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Arby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gruff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arby.
Gruff won't allow Arby to pass to mount.
Gruff is trying to control but can't.
Arby wants to take a breather but Gruff is having none of it.
Gruff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gruff tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Arby seems to be working for a kimura but Gruff defends the submission attempt.
Gruff is looking to control Arby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gruff avoid being mounted?#T4#
Gruff is positioning himself well to prevent Arby advancing to mount.
Gruff is staying active underneath Arby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gruff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Arby seems to be looking for submissions.
Gruff tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg.
Arby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gruff (4) vs (5) Arby#SUB2#
Gruff is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Arby locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gruff is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katelynn Arby! |
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Event:
CMMA 85 Dinapoli vs O'Neill
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Majors throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gruff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Majors's hands.
Gruff lands with a hook. Majors tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gruff cracks Majors with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Majors walks into a straight right hand from Gruff.
Majors lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majors. Gruff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruff scores with a nice strike.
Gruff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gruff missing with a left hand there. Majors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Majors on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Majors is rocked!
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!
Gruff circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Majors tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gruff wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gruff!
A less than humble Buster Gruff misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CMMA 71 Torres vs Gruff
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gruff takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Buster Gruff has been cut.
Gruff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torres defending well as Gruff loads up on a big left hand.
Torres misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Gruff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Torres has knocked Gruff down with a huge combo! Torres steps away and waves a wobbly Gruff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruff misses with a hook
and Torres counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Gruff has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pablo Torres!
Pablo Torres thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Empire: XIV
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinapoli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gruff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dinapoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gruff throws an overhand right that lands on Dinapoli's shoulder, as Dinapoli tries to avoid the shot.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Gruff avoids it easily.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Gruff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruff misses the shot to the body.
Gruff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Gruff manages to avoid it.
Gruff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinapoli circles away quickly and effectively.
Gruff throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinapoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dinapoli works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruff misses with a looping right.
It looked like Dinapoli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gruff.
Gruff misses with a hook
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gruff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruff.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Gruff's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gruff walks into a stiff left hand from Dinapoli.#T1##KD#
Dinapoli cracks Gruff with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dinapoli has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gruff to stand back up!#ROC#Gruff is rocked!
Gruff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gruff looks winded!
Dinapoli connects with a body shot.
Gruff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Dinapoli sends Gruff crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dinapoli is motioning to the referee to let Gruff up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gruff is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinapoli finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinapoli sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Gruff's defenses. It connects perfectly with Gruff's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Dinapoli!
A very excited looking Joe Dinapoli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Empire: XI
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Cu Chulainn has been cut.
No joy there for Gruff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chulainn throws a jab but it's blocked by Gruff.
Chulainn swings for the body but Gruff moves out of range.
#KD#
Gruff lands a big right hand that sends Chulainn crashing to the mat! Gruff stays standing though and waves Chulainn back to his feet!#ROC#Chulainn is rocked!
Chulainn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulainn with a jab.
Gruff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulainn.
Gruff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gruff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Chulainn.#CUT2#It looks like Buster Gruff has been cut.
Chulainn misses with a right hand #KD#
and Gruff counters with a nice right hand that sends Chulainn toppling to the canvas! Chulainn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gruff finish him?!
Chulainn is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruff finish him?
Chulainn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gruff counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Chulainn out cold! What a finish! Gruff is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gruff!
Buster Gruff is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Buster Gruff started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Empire: 8
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruff seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Gruff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Do misses the body punch
and Gruff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Just Do has been cut.
Do moves away from the strike by Gruff.
Buster Gruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruff lands with a straight right. Do didn't see that one coming.
Do takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gruff sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Do's defenses. It connects perfectly with Do's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gruff!
Buster Gruff retains his super heavyweight title!
Buster Gruff decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Empire: 7
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruff connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Hatebreed Rebel has been cut.
Gruff throws a lazy right hand but Rebel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gruff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rebel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gruff weaves into range and cracks Rebel right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rebel goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gruff is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gruff!
Buster Gruff retains his super heavyweight title!
Buster Gruff spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Empire: 4
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Gruff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Francisco Danconia Jr has been cut.
Gruff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gruff lands a glancing blow to the side of Danconia Jr's head.
Danconia Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruff.
Gruff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danconia Jr's hands.
Danconia Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gruff finds it's way round the side to connect with Danconia Jr's head.
Nice straight punches there by Gruff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gruff.#ROC#
Danconia Jr is rocked!
Gruff dances in with a quick combination. Danconia Jr is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Gruff snaps Danconia Jr's head back. Danconia Jr stumbles backwards against the cage. Gruff steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Danconia Jr's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Danconia Jr just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buster Gruff!
Buster Gruff is the new super heavyweight champion!
Buster Gruff decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Gruff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Gruff slips under a jab from Costa.
Costa swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Gruff counters with a nice right hand that sends Costa toppling to the canvas! Costa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gruff finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Costa has been cut.
Pablo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruff lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Costa head around and knocks him out cold! Gruff hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gruff!
Buster Gruff gave a mention to Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Pablo Costa was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you everyone for coming here tonight even I didn't get the "W" hope I gave you a entertaining fight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gruff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruff.
Watson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gruff circles away.
Gruff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruff. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Gruff moves out of range easily.
Gruff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watson has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Derek Watson has been cut.
Watson tries to land a front kick but Gruff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gruff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson looks for the body kick but Gruff saw that one coming.
Watson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruff.
Watson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gruff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gruff.
Gruff with a hook.#ROC2#
Watson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson leaves his chin hanging out and Gruff seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Watson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gruff!
Buster Gruff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 4
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Gruff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diokane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gruff could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Danga de danga de dang - Gruff scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Diokane moves into the clinch successfully.
Gruff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gruff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokane has Gruff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gruff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diokane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gruff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gruff lands with a right to the head.
Diokane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gruff is pressed up against the cage. Diokane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gruff down to the mat. Gruff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Buster Gruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diokane.
Diokane fails with the takedown.
Gruff is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Gruff closes the distance and pushes Diokane back into the cage.
Gruff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gruff is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Gruff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diokane backwards.
A short uppercut from Gruff.
Gruff pushes Diokane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gruff scores with a shoulder strike.
Diokane has Gruff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gruff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diokane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gruff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diokane looks winded!#CL#
Gruff clinches with his opponent.
Diokane wants to take the fight to the mat but Gruff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gruff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diokane backwards. #TD2#
Diokane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gruff is trying to keep an underhook but Diokane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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.
Diokane is thwarting Gruff's attempts to control the position.
Gruff wants to get back to full guard.
Gruff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruff is trying to stand back up but Diokane is controlling him
Gruff is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Diokane wants to work for an arm triangle but Gruff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diokane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gruff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diokane on the ground.
Gruff throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Diokane wants to free his trapped foot but Gruff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gruff wants to control but Diokane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diokane prevents Gruff from improving his position.#T3#
Gruff trying to hold on to Diokane's head to control him but Diokane postures up.
Diokane prevents Gruff from improving his position.
Gruff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gruff tries to get out of the position.
Well, if Diokane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gruff tries to get to full guard but Diokane has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Diokane seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gruff is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Diokane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 3
Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Gruff misses.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Vernon White has been cut.
Gruff misses with a right hand
and Gruff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White throws a shot to the body.
Gruff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gruff misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruff tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
White is rocked!
Gruff looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruff finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruff cracks White with a hook to the temple - White is on wobbly legs here! Gruff swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! White falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gruff wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buster Gruff!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Buster Gruff waved his t-shirt featuring Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Gruff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Gruff closes the distance and clinches.
Gruff scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
A right hand to the body from Gruff.
Gruff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gruff lands a right hand.
Gruff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Gruff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Gruff lands a left and a right that send Gordon crashing to the mat, dazed. Gruff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ryker Gordon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Gruff misses.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Gruff.#T1#
Gruff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Gruff tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Gruff manages to avoid the attempt.
Gruff scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gruff swinging wildly here.
Buster Gruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gruff throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Gruff breaks away and moves out of range.
Gruff throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Gruff and move into the clinch.#T2#
Gruff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Gruff and move into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Gruff. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gruff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gruff.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gruff.
Gruff swinging wildly here.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Gruff throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Gruff closes the distance and clinches.
Gruff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gruff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gruff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gruff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gruff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon has Gruff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gruff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Gruff manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Gruff lands with a good body shot.
Gordon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gruff scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gruff takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gruff misses the jab.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Gruff breaks away and moves out of range.
Gruff tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Gruff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryker Gordon's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gruff tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gruff manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body punch from Gruff.
Gruff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Gruff and move into the clinch.
Gruff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gruff just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruff throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gruff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gordon momentarily.
#T1#
A big left from Gruff misses.
Gruff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gordon rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Gordon tries to keep at a distance but Gruff has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gruff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gruff gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gruff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gruff lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Gordon has Gruff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gruff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gruff lands a left hand.
Buster Gruff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordon wants a takedown but no success here.
Gruff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gruff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gruff gets underhooks to prevent Gordon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryker Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gruff. #BC2#
Gruff breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Gordon tries to keep at a distance but Gruff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gruff lands an uppercut.#T3#
Gruff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gruff digs a right hand into Gordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordon's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Gruff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gruff lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gruff is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gruff avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Gruff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gruff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gruff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#KD2#
Gruff drops Gordon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gordon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gruff scores with a hook to the body.
Gruff lands with a left to the head. #KD2#
Gruff drops Gordon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gordon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gordon letting Gruff take a breather here.
Gruff dips a shoulder and cracks Gordon with a mighty uppercut! Gordon falls back against the cage and Gruff unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gordon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gruff screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Gruff!
Buster Gruff managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Lily ducks under a wild hook from Gruff.
Gruff should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice shot lands for Gruff.
Gruff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lily looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Buster Gruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruff misses with a series of wild punches.
Lily takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lily takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Lily has been cut.
The fighters circling - Gruff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Lily was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Gruff. Those never looked like landing.
Gruff looks to land a combination but Lily avoids it well.
A big right from Gruff misses.
Lily seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gruff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lily takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Gruff lands a right hook to the body.
Lily takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gruff scores with a shot to the body.
Gruff lands a nice shot to the body.
Lily uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruff.
Gruff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lily showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruff.
Lily throws a head kick that misses.
Lily tries to move into range but Gruff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gruff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lily is breathing heavily.
Gruff tests Lily's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gruff throws a body punch but Lily moves out of range.
Gruff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Gruff finds it's target.
Lily takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Lily is rocked!
Gruff drops Lily with a big left hand! Lily is injured, injured bad! Gruff jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Gruff!
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