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Event:
The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene shoots and misses
enabling Grigoriev to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grigoriev sprawls well. Grigoriev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene needs to keep his hands up - Grigoriev had a free shot at his head there.
Greene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grigoriev tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grigoriev to the ground. Grigoriev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigoriev.
Greene has his takedown stuffed
and Grigoriev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Greene closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grigoriev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greene has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Grigoriev has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Grigoriev is trying to control the position but Greene postures up.
Grigoriev wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grigoriev dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Grigoriev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Grigoriev is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.#SUB#
Grigoriev throws a sloppy strike and Greene has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Grigoriev is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Greene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Greene! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Kwata misses with a takedown attempt
and Grigoriev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwata shoots in for a takedown but Grigoriev shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kwata.
Alexander Grigoriev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ani Kwata.#TD2#
Kwata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kwata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kwata working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Grigoriev moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwata wants to control from the top but Grigoriev keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Grigoriev working for a triangle but Kwata defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kwata stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Grigoriev has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kwata manages to get his head free but now Grigoriev has transitioned to an armbar! Kwata grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Grigoriev! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Grigoriev!
A victorious Alexander Grigoriev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VFC 87 Sergius vs McFaul
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Grigoriev misses with a straight left.
Greene is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Greene defending well as Grigoriev loads up on a big left hand.
Grigoriev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
Greene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greene tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grigoriev defends well and Greene ends up having to push Grigoriev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grigoriev tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Greene is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grigoriev can't fight it off and eventually Greene manages to take the fight to the floor. Grigoriev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grigoriev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grigoriev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.#SUB2#
Grigoriev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Grigoriev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
Greene wants to control from the top but Grigoriev keeps moving.
Greene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Greene trying to control but Grigoriev is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greene forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grigoriev defends it well.
Grigoriev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Greene trying to control but Grigoriev is working from the bottom.
Grigoriev looking to control.
#T3#
Grigoriev keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grigoriev dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Grigoriev wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Grigoriev connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grigoriev lands a couple of digs.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grigoriev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greene's head.#T4#
Grigoriev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grigoriev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Monkey Business. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grigoriev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grigoriev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grigoriev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grigoriev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grigoriev trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigoriev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Greene on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greene tries to get out of the position.
Grigoriev pushing down on Greene's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grigoriev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head.
Grigoriev slips a nice elbow through Greene's hands, connecting with Greene's forehead.#SUB#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grigoriev pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greene manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Grigoriev 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#
Greene fails with the takedown.
Grigoriev scores with a jab to the head.
Grigoriev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.#TD2#
Grigoriev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Greene's half guard.
Grigoriev working Greene over with strikes. #SUB#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexander Grigoriev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grigoriev winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoriev wants to take a breather but Greene is having none of it.
Grigoriev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigoriev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grigoriev is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.#T1#
Grigoriev 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.
Grigoriev throwing shots but Greene is blocking nicely.
Greene taking some punishment here, with Grigoriev in his half guard.
Grigoriev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grigoriev is trying to control. Greene wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grigoriev pulls his head out easily.
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. Grigoriev connects with a nice short shot to Greene's temple. #SUB2#
Grigoriev wants to work for an arm triangle but Greene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene tries to roll over but Grigoriev keeps him under control.
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. Grigoriev connects with a nice short shot to Greene's temple. #T2#
Grigoriev working over Greene with some ground and pound. Greene looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grigoriev looks to land a strike but Greene avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grigoriev connects with a couple of short punches.
Grigoriev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grigoriev trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Grigoriev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grigoriev cracks Greene with a solid left hand.
Grigoriev works over Greene with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grigoriev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grigoriev looking to pass the guard.
Grigoriev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Grigoriev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grigoriev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grigoriev connects with a couple of short punches.
Grigoriev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grigoriev distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grigoriev wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving. #SUB#
Greene throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grigoriev escapes and throws Greene's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Greene tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grigoriev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Grigoriev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Greene takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Grigoriev landing a few strikes.
Grigoriev looks up at the clock and then as Greene takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grigoriev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Greene tries to improve position but can't.
Grigoriev controls the position.
Greene takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Grigoriev cracks Greene with a big elbow.
Grigoriev working the head with strikes. #ROC2#Greene is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oh Greene is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigoriev working over Greene with some ground and pound. Greene looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greene seems to have got his legs back now.
Grigoriev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grigoriev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Grigoriev 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#
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Grigoriev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Grigoriev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Greene on his heels. He'll look to pass Greene's guard now, I'm sure.
Grigoriev working some strikes from top position.
Grigoriev landing with the ground and pound.
Grigoriev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grigoriev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grigoriev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Greene wants to pass the guard but Grigoriev is keeping the position.
Grigoriev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Grigoriev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grigoriev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grigoriev with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Grigoriev is sitting in close to Greene's body. Greene has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Grigoriev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Grigoriev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Greene.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Red Greene! |
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Event:
VFC 68
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Jesservey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grigoriev as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Grigoriev.#TD2#
Grigoriev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jesservey's guard.#SUB#
Jesservey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grigoriev defends well.
Jesservey has momentary wrist control but Grigoriev slips an elbow through the middle.
Grigoriev distracts Jesservey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grigoriev connects with a couple of short punches.
Grigoriev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Monkey Business. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigoriev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grigoriev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Grigoriev drops back looking for a leg! Jesservey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jesservey manages to kick Grigoriev off! Grigoriev jumps back into Jesservey's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grigoriev wants to control from the top but Jesservey keeps moving. #T1#
Grigoriev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jesservey's guard.
Grigoriev working the head and body with strikes.
Grigoriev 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.
Grigoriev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jesservey is looking for a sweep. Grigoriev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grigoriev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grigoriev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jesservey has hold of Grigoriev's hands but Grigoriev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grigoriev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jesservey trying to control here.
Grigoriev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jesservey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jesservey tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB2#
Grigoriev is working for a kimura but Jesservey is defending it quite comfortably.
Grigoriev is nestled in close to Jesservey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grigoriev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigoriev content to control rather than advance.
Grigoriev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Jesservey looking for submissions off his back.
Jesservey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grigoriev on the ground.#T3#
Nice strikes from Grigoriev there. #SUB2#
Grigoriev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grigoriev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grigoriev working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Jesservey is rocked!
Grigoriev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grigoriev is taking a breather. Jesservey 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.
Grigoriev is nestled in close to Jesservey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Jesservey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigoriev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Grigoriev wants to work for an arm triangle but Jesservey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grigoriev lands strikes from half guard.
Grigoriev scores with a big shot! Jesservey's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jesservey! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Grigoriev!
After winning the bout, Alexander Grigoriev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 56 Old Leg vs Silva
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Brady misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grigoriev.
A combination from Brady does no damage.
Brady connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brady scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grigoriev checks a leg kick.
Brady plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Grigoriev to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Grigoriev just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicholas Brady! |
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Event:
VFC 44 Freaky Friday
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Grigoriev drops Dangus with a huge uppercut! Dangus drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Grigoriev is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Grigoriev!
Alexander Grigoriev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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