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Event:
Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Gregory's guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gregory manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregory defends it easily.#SUB#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gregory wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima 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#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB#
Lima looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gregory is defending well. Lima quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gregory has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lima celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Lima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 190
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Sirotek clinches. #TD#
Gregory pulls guard successfully.
Gregory is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gregory is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sirotek defends well.#SUB#
Gregory has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sirotek doesn't defend quickly enough and Gregory has managed to lock this one up! Can Sirotek escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gregory on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Greg Gregory!
Petr Sirotek spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my family, my friends and my trainers and also my sponsors. I'LL BE BACK!'. |
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Event:
Highland 177
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Gregory on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Greg Gregory has been cut.
Gregory is looking to land body kicks.
Burnett lands with a shot to the body.
Burnett dips to his left and cracks Gregory with an uppercut!
Burnett lands a head shot.
Gregory ducks into an uppercut from Burnett and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Burnett! |
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Event:
Highland 170
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Gregory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Geoffrion , pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Gregory manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geoffrion throws a big elbow that misses.
Geoffrion stops Gregory from standing up.
Geoffrion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Geoffrion landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gregory is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geoffrion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Gregory got a little sloppy there for a moment and Geoffrion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gregory has managed to get both his arms back between Geoffrion 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Geoffrion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregory defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Geoffrion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gregory is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Geoffrion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gregory uses it to pass to side control.
Gregory trying to control the position but Geoffrion is working away.
Gregory working away.
Gregory trying to control the action but Geoffrion is working from the bottom.
Geoffrion is looking for a sweep.
Geoffrion is trying to control Gregory's posture but Gregory avoids it.
Geoffrion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gregory wants to pass the guard but Geoffrion is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Geoffrion actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gregory is keen to just control but Geoffrion is a slippery customer.
Geoffrion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Geoffrion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Geoffrion is pressing down on Gregory's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gregory trying to control but Geoffrion is working from the bottom.
Geoffrion controls Gregory momentarily but Gregory frees himself.
Gregory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gregory is pushing down on Geoffrion 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Geoffrion is fighting to maintain full guard but Gregory has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Geoffrion wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Geoffrion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Gregory wants to control but Geoffrion is keeping him busy.
Geoffrion tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geoffrion tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gregory has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gregory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Geoffrion is looking to escape.
Geoffrion tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Geoffrion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Geoffrion working to try and regain half guard.
Gregory trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Geoffrion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Geoffrion trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gregory is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory is thwarting Geoffrion 's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gregory dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gregory fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Gregory is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Geoffrion 's half guard.
Gregory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Geoffrion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geoffrion is looking to control Gregory's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geoffrion avoid being mounted?
Greg Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory wants to get back to his feet.
Gregory wants to take a breather but Geoffrion is having none of it. #T1#
Geoffrion is looking for a sweep. Gregory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Geoffrion actively working from the bottom here.
Gregory is trying to control the action in half guard but Geoffrion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Geoffrion tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geoffrion keeps working.
Geoffrion trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Geoffrion manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Geoffrion has his foot on Gregory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregory works his way back into a safe position though.
Gregory stays in close to Geoffrion 's body and controls the position.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Geoffrion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Geoffrion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gregory has passed into half guard!
Gregory tries to pass the half guard into mount. Geoffrion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gregory frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Geoffrion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Geoffrion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gregory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geoffrion can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geoffrion is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Gregory seems content to control.
Geoffrion trying to get back to full guard but Gregory takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Geoffrion is desperately trying to improve his position but Gregory has a good base and remains in mount.
Gregory controlling the pace for now.
Geoffrion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Geoffrion tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.
Gregory lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Geoffrion wants to improve his position but Gregory is controlling well.
Gregory passes into side control, despite Geoffrion 's attempt to control the position.
Gregory works to advance to full mount. Geoffrion defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Geoffrion is trying to escape the mount.
Gregory tries to control but Geoffrion wriggling away.
Gregory with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geoffrion regains half guard.
Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Geoffrion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gregory dominated that second round.
That's time! Gregory'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##TD#
Gregory shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Geoffrion is trying to defend but Gregory finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Gregory is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geoffrion is just riding it out for now. Gregory eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Geoffrion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gregory working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geoffrion is refusing to be controlled, as Gregory sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Geoffrion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Geoffrion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Geoffrion moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Geoffrion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Geoffrion has his foot on Gregory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregory works his way back into a safe position though.
Geoffrion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Geoffrion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Geoffrion working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gregory looking to pass the guard.
Geoffrion keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Geoffrion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregory defends it easily.#SUB2#
Geoffrion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Geoffrion is looking for a triangle but Gregory pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Geoffrion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Geoffrion keeps moving. #T3#
Geoffrion can't keep his opponent in guard - Gregory advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gregory not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gregory missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Geoffrion trying to control from the bottom.
Geoffrion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gregory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.
Geoffrion is staying active underneath Gregory, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Geoffrion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gregory scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Geoffrion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard Geoffrion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gregory thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Geoffrion 's head.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Geoffrion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gregory will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gregory seems content to control.
Greg Gregory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Geoffrion actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gregory, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Gregory! |
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Event:
Highland 163
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Gregory forces James back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
Gregory closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
A head kick misses from Gregory.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Gregory pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregory connects with the punch.#T1#
Gregory tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Greg Gregory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gregory.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregory.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gregory throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James throws out a counter right but Gregory avoids it with no problem.#T2##TD#
Gregory drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gregory avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
James looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gregory has picked James up and slammed him! James can't keep hold of the triangle and Gregory manages to pass to side control!
James tries to bench press Gregory off him but Gregory keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gregory happy to just control the position for now.
James is trying to improve his position.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working. #T3#
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gregory wants to stand but James has his arm trapped.
James gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gregory tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
James is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Gregory controlling the position easily from mount.
Gregory landing strikes from the mount.
Gregory scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
Gregory will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gregory looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gregory wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is trying to escape the mount.
James looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gregory dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gregory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gregory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
James blocks a head kick by Gregory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Gregory has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Gregory - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gregory fails to pull guard.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Gregory tries to tie him up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Gregory with that takedown attempt.
Gregory dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gregory trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gregory into the cage.
James has Gregory pressed against the cage, preventing Gregory from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Gregory jumps guard but James stands there with Gregory around his waist. Gregory gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregory goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
Gregory is trying to stall.
Gregory gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Gregory is struggling to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Gregory pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
James 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. #SUB2#
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gregory is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard. #REVR#
Gregory wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Greg Gregory will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gregory tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Gregory keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Gregory wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from James enables Gregory to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. James manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Gregory wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gregory landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
James looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gregory passes into half guard.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gregory 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#
James actively working from the bottom here.
Gregory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T3#
Gregory is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Gregory lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Gregory is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
#SUB#
Gregory is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
James actively working from the bottom here.
Gregory works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
James is trying desperately to improve position.
James is squirming around, avoiding Gregory's attempts to control the action.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James is squirming around, avoiding Gregory's attempts to control the action.
Gregory content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory tries to control but James wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gregory, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Gregory! |
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Event:
Highland 153
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Lima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory is trying to stand back up but Lima is controlling him
Gregory trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up.
#SUB#
Lima is trying for a kimura here. Gregory looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lima wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Lima! |
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Event:
Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Gregory slips a straight right by Pierce.
Gregory drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pierce defends it well.
Pierce tries to bum rush Gregory with a series of wild strikes but Gregory uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pierce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pierce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pierce but Pierce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierce swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gregory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierce.
Pierce fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gregory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gregory blocks a head kick by Pierce.
#CL2#
Gregory closes the distance and clinches.
Gregory tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pierce avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is trying to force a seperation but Pierce has the dominant position.
Pierce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce misses with a body kick.
Pierce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Gregory decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pierce's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregory wants to get up but he can't break Pierce's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Gregory wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Gregory sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory wants to stand but Pierce is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Gregory gets a takedown into half guard.
Pierce wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pierce is defending against the submission attempts here by Gregory.
Pierce is doing well to control the position and prevent Gregory from advancing to side control.#T3#
Pierce has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gregory is working away from the top position though.
Pierce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gregory on the ground.
Well, if Gregory is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gregory tries to stand and escape but Pierce is controlling the position.
Gregory missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pierce keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gregory is looking for a kimura but Pierce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gregory to get the leverage.
Pierce is in trouble now - Gregory has advanced to mount!
Pierce is working to get back to half guard.
Gregory controlling his opponent.
Pierce is looking to improve his position but Gregory isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Pierce that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pierce swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gregory dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pierce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Gregory counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pierce is striking from the bottom but Gregory uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Gregory wants to free his trapped foot but Pierce is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gregory is still trying to improve position.
Gregory wants to stand up but Pierce is controlling the position.
Gregory throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory passes to side control.
Gregory tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Gregory throws an elbow but Pierce slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pierce is looking to reverse the position.
Gregory trying to control the position but Pierce is working away.
Pierce is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierce keeps working. #SUB2#
Gregory looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pierce is looking for a sweep.
Gregory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gregory trying to control the action but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Pierce is trying to control Gregory's posture but Gregory avoids it.
Gregory scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Gregory is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pierce's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Pierce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gregory controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pierce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gregory changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierce tries to avoid it but Gregory manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierce to the ground. Pierce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gregory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pierce connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gregory scrambles back to his feet.
Gregory is looking to clinch but Pierce is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierce.
Prince Pierce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregory walks into a jab.
Pierce lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T4#
A combination from Pierce does no damage.
Prince Pierce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierce throws a series of punches but Gregory moves out of range.
Pierce lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pierce sizes up Gregory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Prince Pierce is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Gregory instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gregory scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gregory fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierce throws a right hand that Gregory ducks under and follows up with a left that Gregory also avoids with ease.
Pierce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregory manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches up with Pierce, looking for a takedown. Gregory pushes Pierce against the cage but Pierce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prince Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gregory.
Gregory tries to clinch but Pierce is having none of it.
Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregory was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce.
Gregory feints the counter takedown.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown but Pierce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gregory's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Pierce dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Pierce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregory dodges the punch combination from Pierce.
Pierce sizes up Gregory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gregory is defended easily by Pierce.
Gregory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierce throws the left hand but Gregory avoids the punch easily.
Gregory is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pierce throws a nice looking combination but Gregory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prince Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gregory closes the distance and pushes Pierce back into the cage.
Pierce just leaning against Gregory, taking a breather. #T1#
Pierce trying to stall but Gregory improves his position.
Gregory fails to pull guard.
Gregory is looking to take this one to the mat.
Prince Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gregory.
Gregory can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Gregory gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gregory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierce trying to strike off his back.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Pierce pulls Gregory in close to prevent any damage.
Pierce working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Gregory slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Gregory gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pierce but Pierce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gregory walks into a jab.
Pierce misses with a few strikes there.
Pierce closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Gregory throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pierce was covering up waiting for the punch and Gregory finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pierce has a closed guard, preventing Gregory from standing up. #T3#
Gregory's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gregory trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Greg Gregory has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregory passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Pierce wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gregory has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pierce defend it? Gregory steps over the head and cranks it - Pierce is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gregory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Gregory! |
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Event:
Highland 141
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Obilic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gregory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Obilic.
Obilic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gregory has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Greg Gregory has been cut.
Obilic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obilic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gregory backs up against the cage.
Gregory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obilic circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Obilic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gregory! Obilic lets Gregory back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gregory is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregory walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Gregory limp body while Obilic jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milos Obilic!
Milos Obilic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones throws a head kick but Gregory moves out of range.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gregory dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Gregory works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregory scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gregory seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gregory is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2#
Jones pushes Gregory off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Jones looks to land a combination but Gregory avoids it well.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Jones misses. #TD#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Gregory stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones leaves Gregory with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Gregory pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gregory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Gregory. #CL#
Gregory moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gregory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Gregory seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gregory shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Gregory blocks a head kick by Jones.
Gregory avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones looks winded!
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregory lands a jab to the nose.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily.
Gregory avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jonathan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregory blocks a head kick by Jones.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Gregory pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Gregory takes the fight into the clinch.
Gregory is stalling here.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Gregory is controlling him.
Gregory looking for a takedown. #T4#
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gregory is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones wants to stand up but Gregory is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones wants to stand but Gregory is controlling the position. #SU#
Gregory gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Gregory fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Gregory is now in Jones's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gregory manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Gregory seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Gregory is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory not doing much here.
#T1#
Jones is trying to stand back up but Gregory is controlling him
#SUB#
Gregory is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Gregory keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Gregory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gregory not doing much here.
Gregory stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Gregory is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gregory content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gregory tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Gregory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Gregory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.#T3#
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a hook but Gregory blocks it.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Gregory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.#CL#
Gregory has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Gregory creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gregory lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Gregory has double underhooks. #T4#
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gregory blocks a head kick by Jones.
#CL#
Gregory gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones is trying to push Gregory away but Gregory has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gregory prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Gregory is looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Gregory jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones wants to stand but Gregory is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gregory has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
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 Greg Gregory will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Gregory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregory tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Gregory wants to clinch.
Gregory shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily. #TD#
Gregory decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones has one foot on Gregory's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gregory.#T1#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Gregory seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gregory's sensitive parts.
Gregory fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gregory moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Gregory looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
Gregory seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Gregory sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard. #SUB#
Gregory is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gregory manages to mount him!
Gregory controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Gregory trying to control but Jones is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gregory sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Gregory goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Jones tries to stand but Gregory is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - Gregory follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Jones!
A victorious Jonathan Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Vatubua instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vatubua crunches a lovely knee into Gregory's ribcage.
Vatubua lands a good knee to the midsection. Gregory won't want to take too many of those.
Vatubua looking to throw knees to the head but Gregory is blocking nicely.
Gregory can't get the takedown.
Vatubua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Gregory manages to break the clinch.
Gregory shoots in and drives through. Vatubua sprawls well.
Gregory throws a sloppy head kick and Vatubua moves out of range easily.
Vatubua tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vatubua is pressed up against the cage. Gregory has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vatubua down to the mat. Vatubua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sam Vatubua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gregory.#CL#
Vatubua rushes Gregory and presses him up against the cage.
Vatubua tries to land a knee to the head but Gregory blocks with his arms.
#T1#
A knee to the head by Vatubua.
#BC2#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatubua throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Gregory counters with a shoot takedown. Vatubua fights it but they end up in guard.
Vatubua wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gregory manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Gregory is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vatubua!
Vatubua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vatubua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gregory unloads with some shots from mount but Vatubua bucks and avoids them well.
Gregory lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Gregory is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vatubua is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vatubua flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gregory anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vatubua and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gregory slips an arm under Vatubua chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gregory has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gregory is squeezing on Vatubua like an anaconda would it's prey. Vatubua fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Gregory! |
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