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Event:
DC 17: New Year, New Me
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Grizzly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grizzly doesn't manage to clinch there - Milissis circles away.
#TD#
Grizzly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milissis is trying to stand back up but Grizzly is controlling him
Grizzly trying to control from half guard but Milissis is working away.
Grizzly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Milissis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grizzly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Grizzly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Grizzly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Milissis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grizzly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzly wants to control but Milissis is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Grizzly is looking for a kimura but Milissis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grizzly to get the leverage.
Milissis is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Milissis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grizzly keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Milissis breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Grizzly pushes Milissis up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Grizzly is trying to trip Milissis. He has hold of a leg but Milissis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grizzly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Milissis keeping moving, preventing Grizzly from controlling successfully.
Milissis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grizzly is controlling him. #ES2#
Milissis kicks Grizzly off and gets to his feet.
Grizzly moves in looking to clinch but Milissis pushes him off.#CL#
Grizzly instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grizzly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2##TD#
Grizzly is trying to trip Milissis. He has hold of a leg but Milissis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grizzly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grizzly stops Milissis from standing up.
Grizzly trying to control but Milissis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grizzly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grizzly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Grizzly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grizzly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Milissis wants to stand and escape but Grizzly is having none of it.
Grizzly looking to pass the guard.
Grizzly won't allow Milissis to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Milissis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Milissis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Grizzly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters circling a little - Milissis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Grizzly rushes Milissis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Milissis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elvis Milissis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milissis thumps Grizzly with a low kick.
Grizzly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milissis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grizzly.
Milissis throws a counter combo.#CL#
Milissis tries to keep at a distance but Grizzly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grizzly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grizzly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Milissis is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giant Grizzly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Grizzly has hold of one of Milissis's legs. Milissis is fighting the takedown attempt but Grizzly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Milissis wants to stand up but Grizzly is controlling him.
Grizzly throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Grizzly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Milissis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Milissis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Milissis! #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milissis working away.#SU2#
Milissis stands up and beckons Grizzly to his feet.
Milissis misses with a two punch combination.
Grizzly tries to clinch there but Milissis circles away.
Grizzly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milissis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elvis Milissis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Milissis finds it's way through Grizzly's defenses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Milissis. #ROC2#Grizzly is rocked!
Milissis connects with a nice cross there... Grizzly is looking wobbly and Milissis recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Grizzly to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Milissis jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elvis Milissis! |
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Event:
DC 11: Knightley vs White
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grizzly was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.#CL2#
Maximus drives through and clinches with Grizzly against the cage.
Maximus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grizzly blocks it with crossed arms.
Maximus stops a takedown attempt from Grizzly.
#TD#
Grizzly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Grizzly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grizzly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maximus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grizzly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grizzly stands and throws Maximus's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Grizzly is working to tighten his grip on Maximus's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Maximus has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Grizzly is really squeezing tight and eventually Maximus passes out! Grizzly breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Giant Grizzly!
Giant Grizzly bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
DC 5: Doncic vs Silva
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Grizzly gets a clinch.
Grizzly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kursiwa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grizzly tries to clinch but Kursiwa is having none of it.
Giant Grizzly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grizzly closes the distance and pushes Kursiwa back into the cage.
Grizzly is working for takedown but Kursiwa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grizzly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kursiwa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liwa Kursiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Grizzly.
Kursiwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grizzly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grizzly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kursiwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kursiwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Grizzly off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzly darts in trying to clinch
and Kursiwa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kursiwa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Grizzly clinches. #T1##BC#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch.
Kursiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grizzly tries for a takedown but Kursiwa circles away easily
and Kursiwa counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Kursiwa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grizzly, pushing him back against the cage.
Kursiwa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grizzly.
Grizzly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kursiwa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grizzly is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Kursiwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grizzly wants to clinch.
Grizzly tries to clinch but Kursiwa is having none of it.
Grizzly fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Kursiwa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grizzly doesn't seem phased though.
Kursiwa tries to clinch
letting Grizzly counter with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Grizzly clinches up against the cage.
Grizzly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kursiwa backwards.
Grizzly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kursiwa prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kursiwa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grizzly wants to take the fight to the mat but Kursiwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grizzly tries for a takedown but Kursiwa manages to get underhooks.
Grizzly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kursiwa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grizzly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kursiwa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kursiwa throws a shot from downtown. Grizzly moves away and avoids it.
Kursiwa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kursiwa duly obliges. #CL2#
Grizzly closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kursiwa manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Grizzly moves into the clinch.#T3#
Nice body punch from Kursiwa - that landed with a thud.
Kursiwa gets underhooks to prevent Grizzly's takedown attempt.
Grizzly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kursiwa to keep the fight standing.
Kursiwa gets underhooks to prevent Grizzly's takedown attempt.
Grizzly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kursiwa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kursiwa avoiding damage.
Kursiwa stops a takedown attempt from Grizzly.
Grizzly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kursiwa after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Kursiwa.
Grizzly tries for a takedown but Kursiwa manages to get underhooks.
Grizzly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grizzly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kursiwa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grizzly looks winded!
Kursiwa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grizzly jumps guard but Kursiwa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kursiwa. #T4#
Grizzly jumps guard but Kursiwa stands there with Grizzly around his waist. Grizzly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kursiwa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grizzly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kursiwa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kursiwa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grizzly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kursiwa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grizzly can turn it around.
Come on Kursiwa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kursiwa tries a body shot but Grizzly blocks it.
Grizzly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kursiwa prevents the takedown attempt.
Kursiwa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grizzly's elbow.
Kursiwa is pressed up against the cage. Grizzly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kursiwa down to the mat. Kursiwa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Kursiwa has Grizzly up against the cage in a clinch.
Grizzly has Kursiwa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kursiwa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kursiwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grizzly looking for a takedown.
Grizzly looking for a takedown.
Liwa Kursiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Grizzly.
Grizzly is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Grizzly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kursiwa regains guard.
Kursiwa pushes Grizzly off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Kursiwa closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kursiwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kursiwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Kursiwa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kursiwa throws out a powerful jab.
Kursiwa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kursiwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grizzly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kursiwa throws a nice looking combination but Grizzly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grizzly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kursiwa lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grizzly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Grizzly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grizzly wants a takedown.
Grizzly has Kursiwa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kursiwa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kursiwa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grizzly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kursiwa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Kursiwa scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grizzly moves out of range of the strikes.
Grizzly is looking to clinch but Kursiwa is avoiding it.
Liwa Kursiwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Grizzly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kursiwa pinned against the cage. Kursiwa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kursiwa misses with a head kick.
Grizzly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kursiwa circles away.
Grizzly looks to clinch
and Kursiwa counters with a series of strikes. Grizzly will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Grizzly is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kursiwa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grizzly doesn't seem bothered though.
Grizzly is still on wobbly legs! Can Kursiwa finish him?
Grizzly is breathing heavily.
Kursiwa throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Grizzly stumbling backwards into the cage! Grizzly bounces back off the cage towards Kursiwa, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kursiwa lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kursiwa celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liwa Kursiwa!
Liwa Kursiwa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFCG 3: Fujiwara vs Grizzly
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Fujiwara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Giant Grizzly!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fujiwara (2) vs (0) Grizzly#SUB#
Grizzly is defending against the submission attempts here by Fujiwara.
#SUB2#
Grizzly looking for subs from the bottom but Fujiwara mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fujiwara (5) vs (0) Grizzly
Grizzly wants to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara controlling from mount. #SUB#
Fujiwara working for a guillotine from mount but Grizzly is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fujiwara fails to move to back control. #T1#
Grizzly is looking to improve his position but Fujiwara isn't that keen on the idea.
Grizzly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grizzly tries to improve his position but instead Fujiwara has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fujiwara (8) vs (0) Grizzly
Grizzly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fujiwara looking for the RNC.
Fujiwara avoiding Grizzly 's attempts to control his hands.
Fujiwara has the hooks in. Grizzly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Grizzly showing good submission defense here.
Grizzly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Fujiwara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fujiwara 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.#SUB#
Fujiwara sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Grizzly taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFCG 1 : Babel vs McTavish
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Giant Grizzly!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Grizzly#SUB#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grizzly sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grizzly defends it well.
Grizzly is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grizzly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Grizzly moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grizzly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Grizzly's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grizzly looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grizzly looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grizzly! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (2) vs (4) Grizzly
Grizzly passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (2) vs (6) Grizzly#T1##SUB2#
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Grizzly.
Grizzly trying to control but Jackson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Grizzly is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Grizzly has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Grizzly looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grizzly trying to control but Jackson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Grizzly looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Grizzly looking to isolate an arm here. Jackson doesn't see it coming and as Grizzly extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Grizzly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giant Grizzly!
In his post fight interview, Giant Grizzly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Bellicose 126
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Kingman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingman.
Kingman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grizzly at a distance.
#CL2#
Grizzly pushes Kingman up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kingman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grizzly moves in looking to clinch but Kingman pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grizzly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kingman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Kingman gets tackled into the cage by Grizzly. Grizzly maintains the clinch.
Grizzly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kingman after a bit of a struggle.
Kingman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grizzly.
#BC#
Kingman breaks the clinch.
Grizzly blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grizzly tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Kingman. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Grizzly rushes Kingman and presses him up against the cage.
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!#BC#
Kingman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grizzly tries to clinch but Kingman is having none of it. #T1#
Grizzly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Kingman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingman scores with a jab.#ROC#Grizzly is rocked!
Kingman lands a nice hook to Grizzly's body. Grizzly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grizzly is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingman finish him?
Kingman cracks Grizzly with a left hook right on the temple and Grizzly goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kingman lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Grizzly is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Kingman!
Brian Kingman 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:
Bellicose 98 - Prospects 3
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Vrabec throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Grizzly misses the target.
Grizzly doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrabec circles away.
Vrabec lands a front kick.
Vrabec's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vrabec's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Grizzly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vrabec lands a good knee to the midsection. Grizzly won't want to take too many of those.
Vrabec misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Grizzly wants the takedown. Vrabec is fighting it off but Grizzly persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vrabec's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Grizzly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vrabec dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Vrabec drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrabec jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grizzly has his foot on Vrabec's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vrabec works his way back into a safe position though.
Vrabec landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrabec advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grizzly can't do much from the bottom here.
Grizzly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vrabec's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Grizzly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Grizzly is looking to control Vrabec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grizzly avoid being mounted?
Vrabec is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grizzly!
Vrabec prevents Grizzly from getting the reversal.
Grizzly is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Grizzly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vrabec pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Grizzly tries to lock up and control but Vrabec gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grizzly swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vrabec scoring with strikes but Grizzly is staying in there.
Grizzly is trying desperately to improve position.
Grizzly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Grizzly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vrabec is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vrabec has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Vrabec thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Vrabec passes Grizzly's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Vrabec is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grizzly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Grizzly is defending against the submission attempts here by Vrabec.
Grizzly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vrabec is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Grizzly actively working from the bottom here.
Grizzly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Grizzly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Grizzly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vrabec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vrabec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grizzly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vrabec pushes down on Grizzly's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Vrabec 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.
#SUB#
Grizzly looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Grizzly is defending against the submission attempts here by Vrabec.
Vrabec is thwarting Grizzly's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Grizzly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrabec pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vrabec 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.
#SUB2#
Vrabec wants to work for an arm triangle but Grizzly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grizzly tries to get to full guard but Vrabec has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vrabec 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#
Vrabec lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Grizzly gets a clinch. #TD#
Grizzly gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Grizzly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vrabec defends it well.
Vrabec wants to control but Grizzly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Grizzly is looking for a kimura here.
Vrabec is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grizzly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vrabec defends it well.
Vrabec is pressing down on Grizzly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Grizzly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vrabec dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Vrabec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grizzly's guard.
Grizzly is trying to get back to full guard.
Grizzly regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Grizzly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vrabec is aware though and is defending well.
Grizzly keeping full guard, as Vrabec tries to pass. #SUB#
Grizzly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrabec defends it easily.
Vrabec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Vrabec got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grizzly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vrabec has managed to get both his arms back between Grizzly's legs - danger averted.
Petr Vrabec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vrabec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vrabec scoring with some ground and pound.
Vrabec forces his way into half guard.
Vrabec passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grizzly! #T2#
Vrabec moves to take his opponent's back.
Vrabec is trying to stick to Grizzly's back but Grizzly is turning into Vrabec. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vrabec's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grizzly.
Grizzly landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vrabec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Grizzly throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Grizzly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grizzly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grizzly slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Grizzly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grizzly wants to free his trapped foot but Vrabec is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Ground and pound from Grizzly. #SUB#
Grizzly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vrabec is pressing down on Grizzly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grizzly is in close to Vrabec's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Vrabec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Grizzly drops back looking for a leg! Vrabec is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vrabec manages to kick Grizzly off! Grizzly jumps back into Vrabec's guard.
Grizzly won't allow Vrabec to sweep him here.
Vrabec keeping moving, preventing Grizzly from controlling successfully.
Vrabec will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4##SUB#
Grizzly drops back looking for a leg! Vrabec is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vrabec manages to kick Grizzly off! Grizzly jumps back into Vrabec's guard.
Vrabec wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grizzly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grizzly trying to control but Vrabec is working from the bottom.
Grizzly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grizzly preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Grizzly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vrabec dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Grizzly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vrabec gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vrabec works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giant Grizzly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grizzly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vrabec swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vrabec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grizzly manages to avoid it.
Grizzly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grizzly tries to clinch up but Vrabec circles away and keeps his distance.
Grizzly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vrabec moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vrabec takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grizzly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vrabec dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grizzly. That did some damage!
Vrabec looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grizzly moves in looking to clinch but Vrabec pushes him off.
Grizzly throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrabec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Grizzly instigates a clinch. #TD#
Grizzly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grizzly wants to pass the guard but Vrabec is keeping the position.
Grizzly throws a big right hand that misses.
Grizzly won't allow Vrabec to sweep him here. #T1#
Grizzly wants to control from the top but Vrabec keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrabec is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Grizzly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vrabec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grizzly throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vrabec lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Grizzly working for a triangle but Vrabec defends it easily.
Vrabec is pushing down on Grizzly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grizzly is fighting to maintain full guard but Vrabec has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Vrabec seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Vrabec is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Grizzly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Grizzly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grizzly is looking for a sweep. Vrabec is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Vrabec is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vrabec passes to side control.
Grizzly is trying to improve his position.
Grizzly is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Vrabec looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grizzly wants to control but Vrabec postures up.#T3#
Grizzly is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Vrabec tries for a kimura but Grizzly is defending well.
Grizzly is looking for a sweep.
Vrabec working away.
Grizzly is looking to reverse the position.
Grizzly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grizzly is looking for a sweep. Vrabec is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vrabec working the head and body with strikes.
Grizzly won't allow Vrabec to pass to mount.
Grizzly moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Grizzly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB#
Grizzly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vrabec slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Vrabec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grizzly defends it well. #SUB2#
Vrabec is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Grizzly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vrabec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grizzly defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petr Vrabec.
I think Vrabec has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Vrabec! |
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Event:
CDFC 36:Tshabalala vs Chung
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Grizzly connects with a single shot there.
We've been hearing reports that Kingman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grizzly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grizzly misses with a looping right.
Kingman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kingman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grizzly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingman.
Grizzly throws a looping overhand right but Kingman ducks down to avoid it.
Grizzly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingman on the side of the head.
Grizzly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingman.
The fighters circling - Grizzly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Grizzly.
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!
Grizzly swings widly with a right hand
and Kingman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Grizzly is rocked!
Kingman cracks Grizzly with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Grizzly tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kingman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Grizzly is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Kingman!
Brian Kingman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CDFC 30: Kvick vs Santa Perez
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Grizzly connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Lourenco misses.
Thiago Lourenco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Grizzly misses.
Lourenco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Lourenco scores with a takedown into Grizzly's guard.#SUB2#
Lourenco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Grizzly is looking for a triangle but Lourenco pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lourenco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grizzly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lourenco has managed to get both his arms back between Grizzly's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Grizzly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lourenco defends it easily.
Lourenco tries to free his leg and advance position but Grizzly is retaining full guard.
Lourenco won't allow Grizzly to sweep him here.
Grizzly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lourenco keeping hold of Grizzly's head, controlling as best he can. #T1##SUB#
Grizzly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lourenco is looking to improve his position.
Grizzly wants to take a breather but Lourenco is having none of it. #SUB#
Grizzly 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.
Grizzly is trying to control. Lourenco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lourenco is defending against the submission attempts here by Grizzly.
#SUB#
Grizzly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Grizzly seems to be working for a kimura but Lourenco defends the submission attempt.
Lourenco is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Grizzly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lourenco is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Lourenco moves into full guard.
Grizzly trying to control but Lourenco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grizzly has gone for a leg lock! Lourenco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grizzly's guard.#REVB#
Grizzly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grizzly looking for a sweep. Not yet Grizzly, not yet.
Lourenco wants to control from the top but Grizzly keeps moving.
Lourenco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lourenco pushes down on Grizzly's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Grizzly is not content to let Lourenco control the position.
Grizzly throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Grizzly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lourenco is working for a submission of some sort.
Grizzly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lourenco is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lourenco is looking for a kimura but Grizzly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lourenco to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lourenco is working for a submission of some sort.
Lourenco controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Lourenco dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lourenco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lourenco throws an overhand right that lands on Grizzly's shoulder, as Grizzly tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Grizzly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lourenco throws a solid leg kick but Grizzly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lourenco.
Lourenco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lourenco slips under a jab.
It seemed like Lourenco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Lourenco drives through with a takedown into Grizzly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Grizzly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lourenco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grizzly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lourenco wants to pass the guard but Grizzly is keeping the position.
Lourenco wants to control from the top but Grizzly keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Grizzly is looking for a triangle but Lourenco pushes his legs off easily.
Lourenco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grizzly looking for a sweep. Not yet Grizzly, not yet. #SUB#
Grizzly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lourenco defends it easily.#SUB#
Lourenco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lourenco content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Lourenco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lourenco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grizzly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lourenco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thiago Lourenco has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lourenco stays in close to Grizzly's body and controls the position.
Lourenco pushing down on Grizzly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grizzly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Lourenco is working for a kimura but Grizzly is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grizzly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grizzly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grizzly looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Lourenco seems to be working for a kimura but Grizzly defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lourenco 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.
Lourenco is trying to control the action in half guard but Grizzly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lourenco is looking for a kimura here.
Grizzly is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lourenco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grizzly keeps working.
Grizzly is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lourenco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lourenco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grizzly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Grizzly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lourenco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grizzly sees it coming and defends easily.
Lourenco is thwarting Grizzly's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Lourenco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lourenco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lourenco cracks Grizzly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grizzly looks to land a right hand but Lourenco moved out of range.
Lourenco with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Lourenco feints and as Grizzly raises his hands in defense, Lourenco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Grizzly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lourenco defends well.#SUB#
Grizzly is looking for a triangle but Lourenco pushes his legs off easily.
Lourenco tries to free his leg and advance position but Grizzly is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lourenco looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grizzly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lourenco defends it easily.#T1#
Lourenco wants to control from the top but Grizzly keeps moving. #SUB#
Grizzly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lourenco defends it easily.
Lourenco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grizzly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grizzly trying to keep a closed guard but Lourenco is proving a slippery customer.
Lourenco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lourenco passes Grizzly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grizzly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Grizzly is not content to let Lourenco control the position.
Giant Grizzly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Grizzly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grizzly missing with punches from the bottom.
Lourenco is thwarting Grizzly's attempts to control the position.
Grizzly won't allow Lourenco to pass to mount.
Lourenco trying to control from half guard but Grizzly is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lourenco lands the left hand.
Grizzly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grizzly throws the left hand but Lourenco avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Grizzly.
Grizzly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lourenco.#T3#
Grizzly digs a good hook to Lourenco's body.
Grizzly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Grizzly. Beautiful body shot.
Grizzly misses with a looping left.
Lourenco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lourenco dives in and grabs Grizzly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grizzly pushes down on Lourenco's head and hops out.
Grizzly missing with a left hand there. Lourenco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thiago Lourenco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lourenco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grizzly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lourenco works the jab nicely.
Lourenco connects with an inside leg kick.
Lourenco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lourenco moves out of range as Grizzly strikes.
Grizzly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lourenco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grizzly stuffs the takedown attempt from Lourenco. Lourenco gets slowly back to his feet.
Lourenco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lourenco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grizzly looks to throw the jab but Lourenco is out of range.
Grizzly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Lourenco.#TD2#
Lourenco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grizzly quickly recovers to half guard.
Lourenco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Grizzly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lourenco pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grizzly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lourenco pulls his head out easily.
Lourenco is looking to take a break and control but Grizzly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lourenco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lourenco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grizzly sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Lourenco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lourenco 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Lourenco!
A very excited looking Thiago Lourenco rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CDFC 24: Skognar vs Ace
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Grizzly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valle moves out of range of the strikes.
Valle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valle wants it to stay on the feet.
Valle misses with a series of wild punches.
Valle lands with a nice body kick.
Grizzly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valle throws a looping overhand right but Grizzly ducks down to avoid it.
Grizzly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Valle throws a low kick, looking for Grizzly's leg but Grizzly calmly moves out of range.
Valle throws a nice looking combination but Grizzly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Grizzly is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Giant Grizzly has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valle knocks out Grizzly with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Valle before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Valle picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Valle!
Jesus Valle made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Tienes 19 toma verga hija de puta.'. |
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Event:
CDFC 17: Lee vs Jackson
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Lee stalks Grizzly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grizzly's face. Grizzly staggers backwards, shaken.
Grizzly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grizzly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee pounces like a tiger and cracks Grizzly with a vicious hook! Grizzly is down but not out! Lee follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Lee!
An out of breath Bruce Lee 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:
CDFC 12: Della Bella vs Kosmod
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Grizzly looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Grizzly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Grizzly throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Walker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walker. #SUB#
Grizzly looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Walker is defending well. Grizzly quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Walker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Grizzly celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giant Grizzly!
After winning the bout, Giant Grizzly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grizzly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Grizzly has picked Martinez up - he's going for a ride! Grizzly dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Martinez trying to hold on to Grizzly's head to control him but Grizzly postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grizzly in particular looking to stall.
Grizzly works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Grizzly landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount.
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount.
Grizzly working Martinez over with strikes here.
Grizzly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grizzly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Grizzly is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Grizzly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giant Grizzly!
In his post fight interview, Giant Grizzly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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