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Event:
Island Brawls 35
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Carter drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
Carter is working for takedown but Grant is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter can't get the takedown.
Carter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grant smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Carter shoots in.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Grant drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
#BC2#
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Grant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carter looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Grant with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Carter is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Grant clinches with his opponent.
Carter prevents a body shot from Grant. #TD#
Carter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grant uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter is trying to control the position but Grant postures up.
Grant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SU2#
Grant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carter, up you get! #CL2#
Grant clinches.
Carter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grant just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Grant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Grant moves into range and clinches up with Carter.#T3#
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards. #BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Carter pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carter.
#BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Carter clinches. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Grant has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant slips under a jab from Carter.#CL2#
Grant drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
#T4##BC2#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant feints a jab promting Carter to slip. Grant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Wayne Carter has been cut.
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!
Carter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Grant stalling against the cage.
Grant is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carter jumps guard but Grant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carter tries for a takedown but Grant manages to get underhooks.
Grant lands an elbow inside that Carter shrugs off.
Grant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Carter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Carter throws a leg kick that misses.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Grant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant stalks Carter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carter's face. Carter staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Grant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter is trying to drag Grant to the mat but Grant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grant throws an elbow but misses.
Carter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carter defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carter.
Grant with the counter takedown but Carter avoids it easily.
Grant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Grant moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.#CL2#
Grant closes the distance and pushes Carter back into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Grant has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wayne Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Carter tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter is looking to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch.
Grant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Grant tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter throws a big counter combination but Grant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Grant gets a clinch.
Carter is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Grant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carter tries to pull guard but Grant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grant!
#CUT2#Wayne Carter's cut is getting worse.
Grant misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter misses with a looping right.#TD#
Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Grant kicks Carter off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wayne Carter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick from Grant lands but Carter takes it in his stride.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Grant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carter defends it well.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Grant moves into range and clinches up with Carter.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
As Grant looks to move away, Carter throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.#TD#
Grant gets caught napping as Carter dives in and scores a takedown. Grant manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Grant trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant is in close to Carter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grant is pushing down on Carter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carter is fighting to maintain full guard but Grant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grant prevents Carter from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Grant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter is just riding it out for now. Grant eventually gives up the hold.
Carter is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Grant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carter has hold of Grant's hands but Grant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Grant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well.
Grant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Grant working over Carter with some ground and pound. Carter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Carter is pressing down on Grant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
Grant connects with a couple of short punches.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Grant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Grant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grant lands a couple of elbows.#SU2#
Grant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grant off to one side. #CL2#
Grant instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grant.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Grant!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Grant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 29
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Grant instigates a clinch.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Scott wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Scott shoots in.
Grant attempts a counter takedown but Scott avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Grant tries to sprawl but Scott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grant is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Island Training Centre that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
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.
Scott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Grant tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott working Grant over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Scott.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Scott slips a nice elbow through Grant's hands, connecting with Grant's forehead.
Grant is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well.
Scott lands strikes from half guard.
Scott wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Grant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grant has hold of Scott's hands but Scott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grant tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Scott frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A big strike lands for Scott! That's really hurt Grant and he's turned his back - Scott keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Scott jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mica Scott! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 22
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Grant moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch.
George throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
George looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grant with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily.#CL2#
Grant has George up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant goes for a takedown in the clinch but George prevents it.
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from George.
#BC#
George escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
George tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
George ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. George no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as George works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
George avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grant throwing strikes but missing.
George has Grant pulled in close to control his posture.
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
George utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
George managing to control the position.
George keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown but George manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
George tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as George shoots in.
Grant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
George looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brunch George. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grant clinches with his opponent.
Grant wants a takedown but no success here.
George trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant slaps away a takedown attempt from George, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
George closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Grant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Grant creates some space and throws a big elbow, but George sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grant lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
George taking a bit of punishment here - Grant scoring with strikes. #SU2#
Grant decides to stand back up. Grant steps back and let's George get back to his feet.
George shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
George shoots in but no luck this time.
George is breathing heavily.
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Grant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
George stops a takedown attempt from Grant.
#BC#
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
George tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
George tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as George is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T4#
George throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
George tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.
George is looking for a takedown.
Grant can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Grant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grant tries to pull guard but George won't allow it.
#BC2#
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brunch George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Grant. No joy for George on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
George misses with a low kick.
Grant throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Grant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Grant clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George throws a nice inside leg kick.
George shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
George displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grant.
Grant takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is trying to stall.
George tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grant avoids it.
Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant. #T1##BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
George darts in looking for a takedown but Grant gets double underhooks and turns George into the cage.
And Grant tries to counter it with a takedown but George pushes his down on his head and steps out.
George tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brunch George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant blocks a head kick by George.
George doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
George misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George has a takedown stuffed.
Grant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
George throws a low kick but Grant avoids it.
George tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grant defends well and George ends up having to push Grant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Grant clinches with his opponent.
Grant looking for a takedown. #T2#
Grant is trying to drag George to the mat but George just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frank Grant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
George successfully pulls guard.
Grant cracks George with a solid left hand.
Grant stays in close to George's body and controls the position.
George keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
George is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grant is controlling him.
Grant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Grant won't allow George to sweep him here.
Grant wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
George is trying to hold Grant in close to prevent damage but Grant has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George wants to get back to full guard.
Grant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frank Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Grant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
George won't allow Grant to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Grant.
George wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
George is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grant trying to control from half guard but George is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Grant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and George defends it well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
George is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! George'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#
George misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grant wants it to stay on the feet.
George closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.#CL#
George fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.
George has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grant after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brunch George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant wants a takedown but no success here.
Grant taking a breather. #TD2#
Grant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
George looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of George's head.#T1#
Grant wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.
George pulls Grant in close to prevent any damage.
Grant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
George keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
George throws a low kick but Grant moves out of range easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
George lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
It looked like George was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
George rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from George. #BC#
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Grant moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Grant pulls George into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Grant kicks George off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Grant darts in and clinches George up against the cage.
Grant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as George walks away with a smile on his face. Grant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
George fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George fails with a takedown attempt.
Grant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
George shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
George fails with the takedown.
Grant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Grant with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily.#CL2#
Grant closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage.
Grant looking for a takedown.
George is trying to pull guard but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Grant has George pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. George manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grant stalls. #TD2#
Grant jumps guard and drags George to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grant wants to stand up but George is controlling him.
George missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Grant!
An out of breath Frank Grant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 12
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Grant takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Grant has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bird regains guard immediately. #ES#
Bird manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bird digs a good hook to Grant's body.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.
Grant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bird tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Grant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Grant moves into range and clinches up with Bird.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.#T1#
Bird tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bird.
Grant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Bird gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grant to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grant trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Grant stays in close to Bird's body and controls the position.
Grant lands a couple of elbows.
Grant throws a strike but Bird rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grant wants to stand up but Bird is controlling him. #SUB#
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grant is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard. #REVB#
Grant wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant stands up over Bird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grant is aware though and is defending well.
Grant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grant connects with a couple of short punches.
Bird will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bird has an active guard here but Grant has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Bird is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Grant is tapping! Great win for Bird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Geezer Bird! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Force looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The Force throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Force tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grant gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! The Force points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Grant wakes up just in time to hear The Force thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeice The Force! |
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