Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Destroyer has knocked Grouper down with a huge combo! Destroyer steps away and waves a wobbly Grouper back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Grouper is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gregory Grouper has been cut.
Destroyer knocks out Grouper with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Destroyer before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Destroyer picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chicken Destroyer!
Our winner, Chicken Destroyer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BFA 1-Domizkic vs Grech
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Gary Ii moves in looking to clinch but Grouper pushes him off.
Grouper is looking for the big counter here.
Gary Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grouper defends it nicely.
Grouper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gary Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Grouper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grouper avoids the body shot from Gary Ii.
Grouper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gary Ii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Grouper counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Gary Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gary Ii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grouper walks away with a smile on his face. Gary Ii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Gary Ii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grouper circles away quickly and effectively.
Grouper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gary Ii misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Grouper moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gary Ii breaks the clinch.
Gary Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grouper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grouper throws out a counter right but Gary Ii avoids it with no problem.
Grouper stuffs the takedown attempt from Gary Ii. Gary Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Grouper swats away the attempt to clinch by Gary Ii.#T2#
Grouper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grouper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gary Ii is breathing heavily.
Gary Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Grouper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gary Ii taking a breather.
Gary Ii misses with a knee to the head.
Grouper prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Grouper gets control of Gary Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grouper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gary Ii being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Grouper looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gary Ii is defending well. Grouper quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gary Ii has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Grouper celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Grouper!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab. Grouper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grouper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burduada No Cranio sizes up Grouper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grouper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a right hand. Grouper shakes it off.
Burduada No Cranio jabs Grouper right on the nose. Grouper blinks but takes it well.
Burduada No Cranio cracks Grouper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Burduada No Cranio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grouper at a distance.
Burduada No Cranio thuds his right hand into Grouper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burduada No Cranio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab.
Burduada No Cranio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good exchange - Burduada No Cranio coming out on top.
Burduada No Cranio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burduada No Cranio cracks a nice hook into Grouper's ribs.
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice hook to Grouper's body. Grouper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Burduada No Cranio lands the left hand.
Burduada No Cranio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grouper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burduada No Cranio stuns Grouper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burduada No Cranio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Grouper is rocked!
Burduada No Cranio lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Grouper is looking to close the distance but Burduada No Cranio sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Grouper crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Grouper is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
Engozi throws a nice looking combination but Grouper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grouper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Engozi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Engozi misses with a double jab #CL#
and Grouper moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Engozi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Engozi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grouper tries to counter with a takedown but Engozi is quick to defend against it.
Grouper avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engozi throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch.
Engozi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Engozi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Engozi misses with a double jab.
Engozi connects with a jab.#T1#
Engozi swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grouper. #TD#
Grouper pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grouper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Grouper is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Engozi frees his head nicely. Oh but Grouper has switched to an armbar! Engozi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gregory Grouper!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Chretien plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chretien moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grouper avoids a kick to the body.
Grouper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chretien lands with a nice body kick.
Chretien finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chretien.
Grouper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Chretien lands but Grouper takes it in his stride.
Chretien wants to slow Grouper down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grouper! But no joy.
Chretien misses with a kick to the body.
Chretien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chretien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grouper unleashes a big counter combination but Chretien bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chretien scores with a head kick.
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!
Chretien tries a head kick but it misses.
Grouper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Chretien. #T1#
Chretien pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grouper blocks the body kick.
Grouper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chretien misses with a low kick as Grouper jumps back.
Chretien throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grouper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chretien defends it well.
Chretien fakes the leg kick and cracks Grouper in the body.
Chretien tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grouper.
Chretien gets underhooks to prevent Grouper's takedown attempt.
Grouper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chretien gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grouper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chretien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jean Chretien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Grouper.#T2#
Chretien prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chretien gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grouper.
Chretien prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3##BC#
Chretien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chretien lands a high kick!
Chretien misses with a low kick.
Chretien lands a head kick! #T4#
Chretien throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grouper on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chretien throws a body kick that misses.
Grouper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chretien defends it well.
Chretien throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grouper's head.
A head kick misses from Chretien.
Chretien gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch.
Chretien stops a takedown attempt from Grouper.
Grouper tries to score a body lock takedown but Chretien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Chretien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Chretien dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chretien throws the kick towards the body but Grouper avoids it.
Grouper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chretien tries to land a front kick but Grouper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Chretien.
Chretien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chretien thows a leg kick but Grouper checks it #CL2#
and Grouper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grouper is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Chretien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grouper avoids the head kick by Chretien.
Chretien with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chretien looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grouper wants to counter with a clinch but Chretien pushes him away.#T1#
Chretien lands a high kick!
Jean Chretien is winning the standup battle so far.
Chretien looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jean Chretien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chretien tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Grouper counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Chretien breaks the clinch.
Chretien looks to land a body kick but Grouper moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grouper! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Chretien.
Grouper blocks a head kick by Chretien.
Jean Chretien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Chretien misses #CL2#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grouper. #BC#
Chretien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chretien throws a body kick that misses.
Grouper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chretien defends it well.#T2#
Grouper avoids the head kick by Chretien.
Chretien throws a leg kick but Grouper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chretien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grouper can do to turn this around?
Chretien misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Grouper misses.
Chretien throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grouper.
Grouper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chretien is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Chretien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chretien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chretien throws a head kick but Grouper moves out of range.
Chretien throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grouper.
Grouper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grouper moves out of range of the body kick from Chretien. #T3#
Chretien misses with a head kick.
Grouper is looking for the big counter here.
Chretien throws a wild body kick that Grouper sees coming a mile off.
Grouper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chretien scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chretien tries a head kick but it misses.
Grouper wants to counter with a clinch but Chretien pushes him away.
Chretien throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Grouper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grouper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grouper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chretien is defending well.
Jean Chretien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Grouper.#T4##BC#
Chretien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chretien throws a leg kick which misses Grouper's front leg but catches the back leg as Grouper tries to avoid it.
Chretien throws a sloppy head kick and Grouper moves out of range easily.
Grouper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chretien defends it well.
Chretien misses with a kick to the body.
Grouper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chretien with a body shot.
Grouper on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chretien throws a wild body kick that Grouper sees coming a mile off.
Grouper tries to counter with a clinch but Chretien shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chretien looks to land a body kick but Grouper moved away.
Grouper moves out of range as Chretien throws a body kick.
Chretien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grouper is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Chretien dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chretien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grouper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chretien looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Grouper tries to counter it with a takedown but Chretien pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chretien throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chretien misses with a leg kick.
Grouper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chretien misses with a head kick.
Chretien tries to land a front kick but Grouper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grouper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chretien throws a head kick that misses.
Chretien turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chretien.
Grouper feints the counter takedown.
Chretien throws a sloppy head kick and Grouper moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chretien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chretien looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chretien sets himself, and Grouper steps forward looking for the clinch! Chretien avoids it this time.#T1#
Chretien misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Chretien.
Chretien throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chretien is looking to score with low kicks.
Grouper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chretien throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Grouper counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Chretien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chretien throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chretien pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Grouper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chretien throws a body kick that misses.
Grouper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chretien throws a sloppy head kick and Grouper moves out of range easily. #T2#
Grouper avoids a kick to the body.
Chretien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grouper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chretien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chretien throws a body kick that misses.
Chretien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chretien throws a body kick that misses.
Chretien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grouper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chretien defends it well.
Chretien throws a push kick but Grouper slaps the foot to one side.
Chretien throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grouper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chretien with a body shot.
Chretien throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grouper.
Grouper blocks the body kick.
Grouper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chretien throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grouper.#T3#
Chretien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grouper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chretien.
Chretien looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grouper.
Grouper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chretien gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Chretien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chretien misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grouper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chretien defends it well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head kick misses from Chretien.
Chretien looks for the body kick but Grouper saw that one coming.
Chretien throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch.
Grouper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chretien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grouper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chretien pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jean Chretien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jean Chretien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Grouper.#BC#
Chretien manages to break the clinch.
Grouper is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chretien is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Grouper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chretien looks to land a body kick but Grouper moved away.
Gregory Grouper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chretien throws a sloppy head kick and Grouper moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Chretien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chretien, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Chretien!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2022

#R1#
Jay tries to clinch #TD2#
and Grouper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Grouper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grouper trying to mount his opponent but Jay defends it.
Grouper working the head and body with strikes.
Grouper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay wants to control but Grouper passes into side. #T1#
Jay trying to remain calm as Grouper controls from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Grouper working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Grouper tries for a kimura but Jay is defending well.
Grouper takes a little break here. Jay wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jay can't do much from the bottom here.
Grouper landing strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Grouper tries for a kimura but Jay is defending well.
Grouper controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Grouper has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jay shoots and misses #CL2#
and Grouper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grouper as Jay tries to tie him up.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Jay tries to throw a body punch but Grouper avoids it by throwing Jay back against the cage. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grouper prevents the takedown attempt.
Grouper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jay.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Grouper gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jay wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Grouper manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Grouper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jay! #T4#
Grouper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Jay is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Grouper locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Jay is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Grouper!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2022

#R1#
Grouper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Capone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grouper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grouper drops his hands momentarily and Capone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Capone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Capone does it's job there.
A right-left combo lands from Capone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capone lands the left hand.
Capone fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Capone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Capone scores with a one two! Grouper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grouper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Capone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grouper backs up against the cage.
Capone connects with a looping right hand.
Grouper ducks right into an uppercut from Capone.
Capone throws a series of punches but Grouper moves out of range.
Grouper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Capone with a body shot.#T2#
Capone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Grouper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grouper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Capone pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Capone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grouper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Capone.
Grouper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capone misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Grouper moves into the clinch.#T3#
Grouper wants to take the fight to the mat but Capone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grouper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Capone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ron Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Grouper.
A telegraphed right hand from Capone misses the target.
Capone misses with a hook. Grouper ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Grouper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Capone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grouper.
Capone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Capone cracks Grouper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Grouper slips a jab and a cross from Capone.
A countering left hand to the body from Grouper misses.
Capone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grouper circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Grouper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grouper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Capone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Capone misses the jab.
Capone connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Capone dominated that round.
That's time! Capone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Capone throws a series of punches but Grouper avoids them all with ease.
Grouper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Capone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Capone throws a hook to the side of Grouper's head but Grouper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grouper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Capone with a body shot.
Grouper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Capone. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capone connects with an inside leg kick.
Capone missing with a left hand there. Grouper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grouper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
A combination from Capone does no damage.
Capone misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch.
Grouper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Capone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Capone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grouper can do to turn this around?
Grouper tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Capone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Capone. #T2#
Capone lands with a nice combination. Grouper backs away looking to recover.
Capone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grouper dodges the punch combination from Capone.
Capone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ron Capone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capone scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Capone is looking to chop away at Grouper's legs.
Capone misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Grouper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grouper can't get the takedown.
Ron Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Grouper.
Capone wants to stall. #TD2#
Grouper decides to pull guard. #T4#
Grouper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.

Ron Capone dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Capone.
Grouper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Capone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grouper slips under a jab.
Grouper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Capone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grouper wants to counter with a clinch but Capone pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Capone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grouper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Capone looks to throw the jab but Grouper is out of range. #T1#
Capone looks to land a combination. Grouper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ron Capone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Capone looks to throw the jab but Grouper is out of range.
Capone misses with a hook #CL2#
and Grouper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grouper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Capone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grouper blocks a jab.#T2#
Capone connects with a looping right hand.
Grouper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Capone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capone loads up on a big right hand but Grouper slips the punch.
Capone lands a jab to the nose.
Capone misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Capone lands with a nice body punch.
Capone thuds his right hand into Grouper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Capone misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Grouper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Capone connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Capone.
Grouper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Capone throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Grouper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grouper goes for a takedown attempt but Capone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Capone swinging wildly here.
Grouper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Capone with a body shot.
Gregory Grouper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Capone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capone lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Capone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Capone, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Capone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Pironev takes a swing at Grouper's ribcage but misses.
Grouper is looking for the big counter here.
Pironev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grouper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pironev misses with a right hand
and Grouper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pironev misses with a left hand
and Grouper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pironev tries to clinch up.
Pironev misses with a right hand
and Grouper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grouper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pironev.
Pironev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grouper counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Pironev tries to clinch but Grouper moves away
enabling Grouper to counter with a crisp jab.
Pironev misses with a body shot
and Pironev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Pironev gets a clinch.
Grouper is trying to pull guard but Pironev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grouper has Pironev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pironev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pironev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grouper is defending well.
Pironev gets underhooks to prevent Grouper's takedown attempt.
Radomir Pironev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Grouper.
Pironev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Pironev wants the takedown. Grouper is fighting it off but Pironev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grouper's guard against the cage.
Pironev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Grouper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pironev passes Grouper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pironev wants to pass the guard but Grouper is defending well.
Pironev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grouper defending well though.
Nice strikes from Pironev there.
Pironev thows a huge punch but Grouper dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pironev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pironev prevents Grouper from improving his position.
Grouper controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Pironev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pironev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pironev working over Grouper with some ground and pound. Grouper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grouper is holding on to half guard well.
Ground and pound from Pironev.
Grouper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grouper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pironev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Pironev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grouper is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pironev connects with a nice short shot to Grouper's temple.
Grouper controlling the position for now.
Pironev working Grouper over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grouper has hold of Pironev's hands but Pironev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Pironev there.
Pironev trying to control from Grouper's half guard. Grouper has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grouper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pironev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radomir Pironev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pironev misses with a lunging right hand
and Grouper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grouper slips under a jab.
Grouper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pironev with a poor takedown
and Grouper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pironev misses with a hook.
Grouper with the counter takedown but Pironev avoids it easily.
Pironev misses with a lunging right hand
and Grouper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pironev misses with a shot to the body
and Grouper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pironev misses with a right hand
and Grouper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Pironev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pironev misses with a takedown
and Grouper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Pironev shoots and misses
and Grouper counters with a series of strikes. Pironev will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radomir Pironev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pironev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grouper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pironev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grouper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pironev misses with a takedown
and Grouper counters with a one-two to the body.
Pironev throws a poor cross that misses
and Grouper counters with a nice body shot.
Pironev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grouper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pironev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grouper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pironev fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pironev.
Grouper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pironev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grouper counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pironev throws a looping overhand right but Grouper ducks down to avoid it.
Gregory Grouper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pironev fails with the takedown
and Grouper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pironev fails with the takedown
and Grouper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Pironev misses with a left hand
and Grouper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pironev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grouper is fending him off so far but Pironev persists. Nope, Grouper circles away and we're back to standing.
Grouper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pironev misses the body punch
and Grouper counters with a left to the body.
Pironev throws an off balance right hand
and Grouper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gregory Grouper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pironev misses with a right hand
and Grouper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pironev tries to close the distance and clinch but Grouper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pironev sets himself, and Grouper steps forward looking for the clinch! Pironev avoids it this time.
Pironev throws a looping overhand right but Grouper ducks down to avoid it.
And Grouper tries to counter it with a takedown but Pironev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pironev. Grouper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pironev tries to clinch but Grouper moves away
and Grouper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Grouper swats away the attempt to clinch by Pironev.
Grouper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pironev.
A big right from Pironev misses.
Grouper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pironev.
Grouper ducks under a wild hook from Pironev.
And Grouper tries to counter it with a takedown but Pironev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pironev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grouper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pironev throws a shot from downtown. Grouper moves away and avoids it.
Grouper tries to counter with a clinch but Pironev shakes him off and moves away.
Pironev throws a jab but it's blocked by Grouper.
Pironev just misses with a punch to the body.
Grouper leaves Pironev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grouper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Grouper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pironev throws a body punch but Grouper moves out of range.
Pironev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grouper tries to avoid it but Pironev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grouper to the ground. Grouper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pironev shoots in for a takedown but Grouper shows good takedown defense.
Grouper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pironev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grouper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pironev with a body shot.
Grouper avoids the body shot from Pironev.
Grouper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pironev.
Pironev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grouper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pironev misses with a looping left.
Grouper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pironev throws a lazy uppercut
and Grouper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pironev throws a hook but Grouper blocks it.#T1#
Grouper ducks under a wild hook from Pironev.
Pironev misses with a takedown attempt
and Grouper counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radomir Pironev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pironev tries to bum rush Grouper with a series of wild strikes but Grouper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pironev misses with a jab to the body
and Grouper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pironev misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Grouper moves into the clinch.
Pironev is looking for a takedown.
Pironev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grouper is defending well.
Grouper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grouper goes for a takedown attempt but Pironev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grouper moves out of range of the strikes.
Pironev sets himself, and Grouper steps forward looking for the clinch! Pironev avoids it this time.#T2#
Pironev throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Grouper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pironev misses with an uppercut
and Grouper counters with a left and a right that stings Pironev.
Grouper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pironev.
Grouper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grouper leaves Pironev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pironev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grouper as he avoids it easily.
Pironev misses with a body punch
and Grouper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grouper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pironev rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pironev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grouper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pironev misses with a right hand
and Grouper counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Grouper keeps the fight on the outside.
Pironev doesn't manage to clinch there - Grouper circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pironev. Grouper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grouper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pironev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grouper counters with a stiff right hand.
Pironev tries for a takedown but Grouper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grouper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pironev fails with the takedown
and Grouper counters with a stiff right hand.
Pironev tries to clinch up
and Grouper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Pironev misses with an uppercut.
Pironev misses with an uppercut. Grouper saw that one coming.
No luck for Pironev with that takedown attempt.
Grouper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pironev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pironev wants to clinch but Grouper slips to the side
and Grouper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pironev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grouper tries to counter with a clinch but Pironev shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pironev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grouper counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Grouper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grouper 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Grouper!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Hamadou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grouper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grouper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hamadou fails to land the takedown.
Grouper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grouper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamadou.
Hamadou fails to land the takedown.
Gregory Grouper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Hamadou.#CL2#
Grouper gets tackled into the cage by Hamadou. Hamadou maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamadou dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Hamadou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hamadou stops a takedown attempt from Grouper. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grouper is looking for a takedown.
Hamadou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hamadou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hamadou receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joseph Hamadou.
Hamadou shoots for a takedown but Grouper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamadou with a poor takedown
and Grouper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamadou tries to clinch there but Grouper circles away.
Grouper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grouper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Hamadou drives through and clinches with Grouper against the cage. #T3#
Hamadou is stalling here.
Hamadou stalling in the clinch.
Grouper wants a takedown but no success here.
Hamadou slows down the pace here.
Hamadou prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stalling in the clinch from Hamadou.
A bit of stalling here from Hamadou.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joseph Hamadou.
Hamadou has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joseph Hamadou will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hamadou or perhaps it was just good defense by Grouper, which made it look bad.
Grouper is looking for a counter combo.
Joseph Hamadou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamadou shoots for a takedown but Grouper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamadou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grouper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gregory Grouper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Hamadou.
Grouper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grouper wants it to stay on the feet.
Grouper is looking to counter punch.
Hamadou tries to clinch up but Grouper circles away and keeps his distance.
Grouper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grouper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grouper wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamadou shoots for a takedown but Grouper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grouper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamadou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grouper pinned against the cage. Grouper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hamadou shoots in for a takedown but Grouper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamadou is breathing heavily.
Hamadou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grouper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Hamadou tries to get set, Grouper tries to push him back and clinch up but Hamadou manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Grouper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamadou.
Hamadou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Grouper misses its target.
Hamadou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grouper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grouper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hamadou sprawls and moves away.
Hamadou with a poor takedown
and Grouper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamadou doesn't manage to clinch there - Grouper circles away.
Grouper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grouper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamadou shoots and misses #CL#
and Grouper counters by clinching up.
Grouper tries to pull guard but Hamadou holds him up against the cage and eventually Grouper drops back down to his feet.
Grouper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamadou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Hamadou.
Grouper wants a takedown.
Grouper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamadou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hamadou tries to clinch but Grouper moves out of range.
It looked like Grouper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hamadou wants to clinch up but Grouper keeps it at a distance.
Grouper tries to counter with a takedown but Hamadou is quick to defend against it.
Joseph Hamadou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Hamadou with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Hamadou tries for a takedown but Grouper circles away easily#CL#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch.
Grouper wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamadou won't allow it.
Grouper is trying to drag Hamadou to the mat but Hamadou just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hamadou is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grouper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hamadou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grouper tries to pull guard but Hamadou forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grouper can't get the takedown.
Hamadou misses with a knee strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grouper tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Grouper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hamadou has closed the distance and engaged Grouper in a clinch.
Hamadou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grouper is defending well for now.
Hamadou gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grouper.
Hamadou prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grouper wants to take the fight to the mat but Hamadou manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Grouper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Hamadou.
Hamadou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hamadou continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hamadou is pressed up against the cage. Grouper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamadou down to the mat. Hamadou avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamadou shoots in looking for a takedown but Grouper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamadou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grouper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hamadou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grouper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamadou wants to clinch.
Grouper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hamadou tries to close the distance and clinch but Grouper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grouper stuffs the takedown.
Grouper attempts a counter takedown but Hamadou avoids it well and moves away.
Hamadou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grouper swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamadou.
Hamadou shoots and misses
and Grouper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamadou tries to clinch up
and Grouper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##TD2#
Hamadou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grouper's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hamadou is looking to take a break and control but Grouper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grouper controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hamadou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grouper defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grouper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grouper tries to get out of the position.
Grouper trying to control here.
Hamadou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Hamadou tries to pass to full mount but Grouper defends it.
Hamadou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hamadou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamadou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamadou performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamadou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grouper is doing well to control the position and prevent Hamadou from advancing to side control.
Hamadou trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Hamadou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamadou 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Hamadou!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2022

#R1#
Grouper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barbarian throws a head kick that misses
and Grouper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbarian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grouper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbarian somewhat.
Grouper attempts a counter takedown but Barbarian avoids it well and moves away.
Barbarian misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Barbarian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barbarian gets control of Grouper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barbarian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barbarian trying to control the position.
Grouper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Barbarian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grouper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbarian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grouper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbarian is keeping the position for now.
Barbarian looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbarian, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbarian is looking to stand up but Grouper isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barbarian is looking to clinch but Grouper is avoiding it.
Grouper moves out of range of the body kick from Barbarian.
Grouper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grouper walks into a straight right hand from Barbarian.
Barbarian moves in looking to clinch but Grouper pushes him off.
Grouper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Master Barbarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Barbarian has closed the distance and engaged Grouper in a clinch.
Barbarian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grouper up against the cage.#BC2#
Barbarian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Barbarian shoots and misses
and Grouper counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbarian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grouper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbarian misses with a takedown attempt
and Grouper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gregory Grouper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Barbarian.
Barbarian throws a leg kick
and Grouper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbarian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbarian looks winded!
Barbarian is looking to clinch.
Barbarian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grouper is fending him off so far but Barbarian persists. Nope, Grouper circles away and we're back to standing.
Grouper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barbarian sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Barbarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Grouper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbarian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grouper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbarian manages to circle out of the way.
Grouper blocks the body kick.
Barbarian shoots in for a takedown but Grouper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Grouper misses its target.
Barbarian moves to clinch but Grouper breaks away
and Barbarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbarian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grouper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbarian is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gregory Grouper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barbarian misses with a takedown
and Grouper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gregory Grouper is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbarian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grouper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grouper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grouper wants it to stay on the feet.
Gregory Grouper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Barbarian.
Barbarian misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Grouper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grouper not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbarian is breathing heavily.#T1#
Barbarian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grouper trying to pass the guard but Barbarian defending well.
Grouper controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab from Barbarian misses.
Master Barbarian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grouper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbarian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grouper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grouper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grouper wants it to stay on the feet.
Grouper blocks a head kick by Barbarian.
Grouper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Grouper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grouper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbarian can do to turn this around?
Barbarian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grouper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Grouper as Barbarian shoots in.
Barbarian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grouper counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Barbarian dives in for a single leg takedown but Grouper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grouper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barbarian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Grouper moves into the clinch.
Grouper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barbarian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barbarian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbarian misses with a hook to the body
and Grouper counters with a series of strikes. Barbarian will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Barbarian with that takedown attempt.
Grouper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbarian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grouper swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Grouper dominated that second round.
That's time! Grouper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Barbarian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbarian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grouper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbarian has a takedown stuffed.
Barbarian is looking to clinch but Grouper is avoiding it.
Barbarian is looking to clinch.
Grouper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbarian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbarian moves in looking to clinch but Grouper pushes him off.
Barbarian swings for the body but Grouper moves out of range.
Grouper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Barbarian misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Grouper counters by clinching up.
Barbarian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbarian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barbarian is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Barbarian manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grouper 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.
Barbarian wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Grouper is now in half guard.
Grouper slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Barbarian wants to get back to his feet.
Grouper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Grouper is trying to work for a kimura but Barbarian is defending well.
Barbarian trying to hold on to Grouper's head to control him but Grouper postures up.
Grouper is taking a breather. Barbarian says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grouper slips a jab and a cross from Barbarian.
Barbarian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grouper but Grouper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barbarian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grouper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gregory Grouper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Barbarian.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barbarian closes the distance but Grouper moves to the side
and Grouper counters with a nice body shot.
Barbarian tries to clinch up but Grouper circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Grouper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbarian.
Barbarian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gregory Grouper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbarian closes the distance but Grouper moves to the side
and Grouper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbarian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grouper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grouper keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Grouper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grouper, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Grouper!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A big right from Grouper misses.
Two is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grouper.
Two misses with a double jab #CL#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch.
Grouper tries to score a body lock takedown but Two shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grouper is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Two throws a looping overhand right but Grouper ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Grouper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Two fails to land with a series of punches.
Grouper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Two sprawls and moves away.
Two rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grouper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Two keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Two on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Two throws a lazy right hand but Grouper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grouper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Two manages to avoid it.#T2#
Two throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Two throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grouper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Two.
Two now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Two throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Grouper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grouper tries for a takedown but Two manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Grouper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grouper tries for a takedown but Two manages to get underhooks.
Grouper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Two pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grouper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grouper moves away from the strike by Two.
Grouper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grouper slips a jab from Two.
Grouper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Two.
Grouper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Two on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grouper takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Grouper misses with a wild body shot.
Two throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Two misses with a straight right.
Grouper feinted with a counter takedown.
Two keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grouper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fighter Two 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#
Two will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grouper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grouper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Two.#CL#
Grouper closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grouper can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Two pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Grouper moves into the clinch.
Two gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grouper.
Grouper wants to take the fight to the mat but Two manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Grouper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grouper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Two is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grouper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Two gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Two breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Two.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big left from Two misses.
Grouper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Grouper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Two slips a jab from Grouper.
Two looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grouper staying out of range there.
Two rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grouper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grouper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Two.
Two throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Grouper counters by clinching up.
Grouper wants to take the fight to the mat but Two manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Grouper is looking for a takedown.
Grouper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Two gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grouper. #BC#
Grouper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fighter Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Two misses.
Two throws a lazy right hand but Grouper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grouper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Two might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grouper moves away from the strike by Two.
Grouper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Two lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Two is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grouper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two scores with a jab.
Two throws a jab when Grouper was well out of range.#T1#
Two throws a looping overhand right but Grouper ducks down to avoid it.
Grouper is looking to wear down Two with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Two misses with a double jab.
Two throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Grouper counters by clinching up.
Grouper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Two's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Two throws a looping overhand right but Grouper ducks down to avoid it.
Two misses with a combination #CL#
and Grouper counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Grouper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grouper wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Grouper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Two misses its intended target.
Two paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Grouper throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter Two is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Two misses with a left hand #CL#
and Grouper moves into the clinch.
Grouper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Two fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Grouper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two swings widly with a right hand
and Grouper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grouper avoids the body shot from Two.
Two misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Grouper misses its target.#T4#
Two looks to throw the jab but Grouper is out of range.
Two throws a lazy uppercut
and Grouper counters with a stiff right hand.
Two pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Two throws a jab but it's blocked by Grouper.
Grouper throws a series of punches but Two avoids them all with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Grouper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fighter Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Two winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fighter Two!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Marsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grouper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grouper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsh somewhat.
Grouper wants to counter with a clinch but Marsh pushes him away.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grouper as he avoids it easily.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown but Grouper shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grouper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsh manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Grouper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Grouper misses.
Marsh dives in for a single leg takedown but Grouper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Grouper wants to take the fight to the mat but Marsh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Marsh jumps into guard, dragging Grouper to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grouper stays in close to Marsh's body and controls the position.
Marsh trying to keep a closed guard but Grouper is proving a slippery customer.
Grouper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marsh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grouper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsh trying to keep a closed guard but Grouper is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grouper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grouper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grouper wants it to stay on the feet.
Grouper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Marsh has Grouper up against the cage in a clinch.
Marsh stops a takedown attempt from Grouper. #T3##TD#
Marsh jumps guard and drags Grouper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Marsh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grouper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marsh trying to control the position here.
Marsh trying to keep a closed guard but Grouper is proving a slippery customer.
Grouper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grouper wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Grouper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marsh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Marsh working for a triangle but Grouper defends it easily.
Grouper is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grouper trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory Grouper will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grouper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsh somewhat.
Grouper swings for the body but Marsh moves out of range.
Marsh throws a chopping leg kick but Grouper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grouper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Randy Marsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsh blocks a jab.
Marsh shoots for a takedown but Grouper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh dives in and grabs Grouper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grouper pushes down on Marsh's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grouper misses with a wild body shot.
Marsh tries to clinch but Grouper moves out of range.
Grouper wants to counter the offense by Marsh and move into the clinch position.
Marsh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grouper defends well and Marsh ends up having to push Grouper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marsh sets himself, and Grouper steps forward looking for the clinch! Marsh avoids it this time.#T1#
Grouper can't get the takedown.
Grouper tries to break free but Marsh pushes him back against the cage.
Marsh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grouper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grouper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Grouper.
Marsh is looking for a counter combo.
Marsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grouper is fending him off so far but Marsh persists. Nope, Grouper circles away and we're back to standing.
Grouper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grouper swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsh.
Grouper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grouper misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Marsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gregory Grouper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown but Grouper shows good takedown defense.
Marsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randy Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown but Grouper shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grouper throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grouper.
Nice sprawl there from Grouper as Marsh shoots in.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grouper but Grouper pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Marsh has a takedown stuffed.
Grouper missing with a left hand there. Marsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grouper misses with a looping left.
Gregory Grouper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsh shoots in but Grouper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grouper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grouper fails to land with a series of punches.
Grouper doesn't manage to clinch there - Marsh circles away.
Marsh tries to clinch up but Grouper circles away and keeps his distance.
Grouper wants to counter with a clinch but Marsh pushes him away.#T4#
Grouper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsh manages to avoid it.
Grouper is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marsh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grouper defends well and Marsh ends up having to push Grouper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grouper is looking for a takedown.
Grouper goes for a takedown attempt but Marsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marsh tries for a takedown but Grouper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grouper with a nice cross.
Grouper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grouper 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Grouper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grouper.
Marsh tries to land a leg kick but Grouper saw it coming and moves away.
Grouper with the counter takedown but Marsh avoids it easily.
No luck for Marsh with that takedown attempt.
Marsh closes the distance and clinches up with Grouper, looking for a takedown. Marsh pushes Grouper against the cage but Grouper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grouper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grouper throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Marsh. Those never looked like landing.
Grouper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grouper just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsh attempts a counter takedown but Grouper avoids it well and moves away.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grouper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grouper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsh somewhat.
Grouper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grouper as he jumps to the side.
Marsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grouper.
Grouper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsh.
Nice sprawl there from Grouper as Marsh shoots in.
Grouper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsh.
Grouper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grouper misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Grouper misses the shot to the body.
Marsh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grouper manages to circle out of the way.
Marsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grouper.
Marsh attempts a counter takedown but Grouper avoids it well and moves away.
Grouper takes a swing at Marsh's ribcage but misses.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown but Grouper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grouper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grouper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marsh rather than just go for the knockout.
Marsh defending well as Grouper loads up on a big left hand.
Grouper is looking to clinch but Marsh is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Marsh.
Grouper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Marsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Grouper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Grouper.
Grouper throws an overhand right that lands on Marsh's shoulder, as Marsh tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Grouper.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grouper but Grouper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marsh is looking to chop away at Grouper's legs.
Marsh sets himself, and Grouper steps forward looking for the clinch! Marsh avoids it this time.#T4#
Marsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grouper.
Marsh tries to counter by clinching up but Grouper breaks away and moves out of range.
Marsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grouper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grouper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marsh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grouper avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Grouper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grouper swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grouper circles away.
Randy Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Grouper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grouper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Grouper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grouper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Grouper!

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