Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sunrise 17
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Davenport misses with a straight left.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davenport throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davenport misses with a looping left.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Grant moves into the clinch.
Davenport blocking some punches.
Davenport avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Davenport controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davenport.
Davenport wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grant has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Grant working aggressively here.
Davenport looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davenport blocking some punches.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Davenport can't break the clinch.
Davenport can't break the clinch.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davenport working hard to break the clinch.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Davenport is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Davenport wants to get back to striking at distance but Grant won't allow it.
Davenport has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.
Davenport is trying to break free.
Davenport wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davenport backwards.
Davenport is looking to break free of the clinch but Grant has double underhooks.
Grant keeps control of Davenport as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davenport can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Davenport's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grant tries to work over Davenport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grant scores with a hook to the body.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant lands with a right to the head.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davenport is trying to force a seperation but Grant has the dominant position.#T2#
Grant misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Davenport pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant tries to clinch up.
Davenport throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Davenport drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grant defending well as Davenport loads up on a big left hand.
Davenport misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davenport throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davenport connects with a right hand. Grant shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davenport misses the jab.
Grant moves out of range as Davenport strikes.
Grant scores with a decent looking hook.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davenport moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davenport misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Grant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Davenport throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Davenport throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a left to the body.
Davenport misses with a looping right.
Grant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davenport can do to turn this around?
Davenport swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davenport misses with a looping left.
Grant cracks Davenport with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Grant lands a nice hook to Davenport's body. Davenport takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davenport jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davenport throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant 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.
Davenport swings widly with a right hand
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davenport throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Grant moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant working aggressively here.
Davenport tries to circle away but Grant has him pinned against the ropes.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davenport backwards.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Davenport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davenport blocks a body shot from Grant.
Davenport can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davenport.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davenport backwards.
Grant working aggressively here.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Davenport controls his hands.
Davenport can't break the clinch.
Grant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davenport backwards. #ROC#Davenport is rocked!
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davenport backwards.
Davenport is still on wobbly legs! Can Grant finish him?
Davenport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant creates a bit of distance and cracks Davenport with a big uppercut! Davenport goes down! The referee pushes Grant away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Davenport make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Grant takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jackson Grant!

Event: Apex Series 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Grant slips a straight right by Payne.
Grant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payne to score with a decent uppercut.
Grant slips a straight right by Payne.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Payne manages to avoid it.
Payne takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne misses with a hook.
Payne looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Grant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payne throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Payne throws a nice head kick!
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Payne does it's job there.
Jackson Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant moves out of range of the leg kick from Payne.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Grant throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
Grant is looking for a counter combo.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Payne tries to work over Grant's front leg with a kick but Grant checks it.
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Payne misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Payne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Payne 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#
Payne misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne closes the distance and catches Grant with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Grant is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Grant is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Grant is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Payne takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jason Payne!
A victorious Jason Payne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sunrise 12
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for N Move. That snapped Grant's head back.
N Move looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
N Move is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
A big right from N Move misses.
N Move with a jab.
N Move definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant defending well as N Move loads up on a big left hand.
Grant blocks a jab.
Stickem N Move seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for N Move.
N Move throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N Move throws a good cross that connects.
Grant slips a straight right by N Move.
Grant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from N Move with a body shot.
N Move misses with a leg kick
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. N Move darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
N Move misses with a body shot.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but N Move manages to avoid it.
N Move throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
N Move digs a good hook to Grant's body.
N Move rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grant connects with a body shot.
N Move misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
N Move throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed N Move momentarily.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
N Move throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
N Move misses with a looping left.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down N Move rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant slips a straight right by N Move.
N Move takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
N Move swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
N Move tried to score with a low kick but Grant checks it.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from N Move.
Grant throws out a counter right but N Move avoids it with no problem.
Grant moves out of range as N Move strikes.
N Move throws a leg kick
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
N Move misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant unleashes a big counter combination but N Move bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
N Move misses with a body shot.
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 Stickem N Move will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
N Move connects with a single shot there.
Grant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
N Move rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
N Move pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant defending well as N Move loads up on a big left hand.
Grant blocks a low kick nicely.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
N Move throws a leg kick
and Grant 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.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from N Move.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
N Move will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant avoids the body shot from N Move. #T1#
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from N Move.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
N Move throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
N Move misses with a hook.
Grant slips under a jab from N Move.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
N Move misses with a lunging right hand
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from N Move misses.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
N Move paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but N Move moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from N Move misses the target.
N Move lands a body shot.
N Move misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
N Move throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
N Move throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Grant.
N Move misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N Move swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from N Move. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
N Move misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
N Move throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
N Move lands a slapping body shot.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
N Move throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stickem N Move will probably get the nod.
That's time! N Move's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from N Move misses.
N Move throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from N Move misses the target.
N Move throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
N Move throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by N Move.
N Move fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant slips a straight right by N Move.
A low kick from N Move misses
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stickem N Move is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
A jab from N Move does it's job there.
N Move falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but N Move moves away.
N Move throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
N Move misses with the combination.
A slow jab from N Move misses its intended target.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from N Move.
Grant throws out a counter right but N Move avoids it with no problem.
N Move misses with a lunging right hand
and Grant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from N Move misses. #T2#
Grant throws a hook but N Move avoids it easily.
N Move swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
N Move is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
N Move misses with a hook.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
N Move waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
N Move throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
N Move throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
N Move throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
N Move misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from N Move.
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by N Move.
Jackson Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on N Move's shoulder, as N Move tries to avoid the shot.
N Move half committed to a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Grant.
Well N Move has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stickem N Move!
Stickem N Move was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Gonna Get Onya shoots and misses
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch up.
Gonna Get Onya looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonna Get Onya shoots and misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ruttos gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Grant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Gonna Get Onya shoots and misses
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Jackson Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya moves to clinch but Grant breaks away
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
Grant lands with a hook. Gonna Get Onya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonna Get Onya cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
Gonna Get Onya has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gonna Get Onya darts in looking for a takedown but Grant gets double underhooks and turns Gonna Get Onya into the cage.
Grant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Gonna Get Onya misses.
The fighters circling - Gonna Get Onya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Grant lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonna Get Onya off the cage and back into range.
Gonna Get Onya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Gonna Get Onya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonna Get Onya shoots and misses
and Gonna Get Onya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a combination
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonna Get Onya throws a right hand that misses
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Grant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonna Get Onya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonna Get Onya.
It looked like Grant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gonna Get Onya throws a big shot that misses.
Gonna Get Onya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gonna Get Onya throws a right hand that misses
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonna Get Onya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Grant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Grant lands a two punch combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gonna Get Onya might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grant has got the better of the exchanges.#TD2#
Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grant is trying to defend but Gonna Get Onya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Gonna Get Onya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gonna Get Onya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gonna Get Onya is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB2#
Gonna Get Onya seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gonna Get Onya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grant sees it coming and defends easily.
Grant is not content to let Gonna Get Onya control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gonna Get Onya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grant sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gonna Get Onya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonna Get Onya. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya is breathing heavily.
Grant is staying active underneath Gonna Get Onya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonna Get Onya throwing shots but Grant is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Gonna Get Onya is trying to work for a kimura but Grant is defending well. #SUB2#
Gonna Get Onya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grant is just riding it out for now. Gonna Get Onya eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Gonna Get Onya wants to work for an arm triangle but Grant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grant is not content to let Gonna Get Onya control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Gonna Get Onya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonna Get Onya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Gonna Get Onya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gonna Get Onya throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rona Gonna Get Onya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant scores with a punch to the head.
Gonna Get Onya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Grant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gonna Get Onya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonna Get Onya 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.
Grant lands with a cross.
Jackson Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonna Get Onya shoots and misses
and Gonna Get Onya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonna Get Onya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
Grant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonna Get Onya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance but Grant moves to the side
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant lands with a shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonna Get Onya misses the body punch
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Gonna Get Onya with a poor takedown
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Rona Gonna Get Onya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gonna Get Onya misses with a takedown attempt
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonna Get Onya misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonna Get Onya misses with an uppercut
and Grant counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Gonna Get Onya misses with an uppercut
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonna Get Onya with a poor takedown
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant connects with a jab.#ROC#Gonna Get Onya is rocked!#T3#
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grant counters with a left right combination that sends Gonna Get Onya crashing to the mat - Grant wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Gonna Get Onya out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Grant!

Event: FCL 70 - Dux vs Darwin
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Antero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant throws a counter high kick but Antero was just alert enough to avoid it.
Antero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant throws a counter high kick but Antero was just alert enough to avoid it.
Grant avoids the body shot from Antero.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antero.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antero.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Antero with an uppercut!
Antero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant slips under a jab.
Grant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Antero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Antero shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antero shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grant cracks Antero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Antero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Antero is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Grant.
Antero looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Jackson Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Antero.
Antero tries to work over Grant's front leg with a kick but Grant checks it.
Antero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Antero closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Antero pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Antero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Levi Antero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antero misses with a shot to the body
and Grant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Antero misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grant throws a big counter combination but Antero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2##CL2#
Antero pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Antero wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Grant. #BC2#
Antero breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Antero fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Antero is rocked!
Antero misses with a shot to the body
and Grant scores with a counter punch that sends Antero to the canvas! Grant smells blood - he's punishing Antero with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Antero has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Grant!

Event: FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
MacGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grant counters with a three punch combo that has MacGuire backing up. MacGuire nods at Grant to acknowledge the strikes.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
MacGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
MacGuire has managed to clinch.
Grant gets through MacGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacGuire misses with the head strike.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGuire.
MacGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacGuire misses with a punch to the body.
MacGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike.
MacGuire has been working on his balance at Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Grant.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGuire.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant is trying to push MacGuire away but MacGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from MacGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
MacGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
MacGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Grant blocks a body shot from MacGuire.
Grant tries to circle away but MacGuire has him pinned against the cage.
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
MacGuire misses with some punches.
MacGuire misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Grant is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGuire.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGuire finish him?
MacGuire throws a big uppercut that drops Grant! More strikes from MacGuire and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Grant lies dazed against the cage as MacGuire celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacGuire!
After winning the bout, Sean MacGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1#
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Zulu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zulu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Zulu clinches up against the cage.
Zulu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zulu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu tries for a takedown but Grant manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tawanda Zulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu can't get the takedown.
Grant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zulu wants to take the fight to the mat but Grant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grant is trying to break free.
Grant is pressed up against the cage. Zulu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grant down to the mat. Grant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Zulu misses. #CL#
Zulu clinches with his opponent.
Zulu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zulu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grant.
Zulu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Zulu moves out of range easily. #T2#
Grant jabs Zulu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zulu tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Zulu wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant digs a good hook to Zulu's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Zulu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zulu is looking to clinch.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zulu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zulu rather than just go for the knockout.
Zulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zulu moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Grant punishes Zulu's body with a nice straight punch.#T3##CL#
Zulu clinches.
Zulu is working for takedown but Grant is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zulu gets a clinch. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Grant lands a jab to Zulu's midsection.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
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!
Grant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Grant punishes Zulu's body with a nice straight punch.
Zulu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zulu at a distance.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Grant scores with a three punch combo!
Zulu darts in trying to clinch
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Zulu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grant is working the combinations to good effect here.
A shot to the body from Grant misses #CL#
and Zulu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zulu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grant prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant lands a jab to Zulu's midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grant.
Zulu is looking to clinch.
Zulu tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant digs a good hook to Zulu's body.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Zulu.
Jackson Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Zulu moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant just leaning against Zulu, taking a breather.
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant stuns Zulu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Zulu rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zulu tries to score a body lock takedown but Grant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tawanda Zulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu. #T2#
Zulu wants a takedown but no success here.
Zulu has Grant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zulu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zulu tries for a takedown but Grant manages to get underhooks.
Zulu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zulu is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zulu goes for a takedown attempt but Grant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zulu tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zulu doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Grant jabs Zulu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zulu wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant cracks a nice hook into Zulu's ribs.
Grant lands a jab-cross combination.
Zulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zulu tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant lands a body shot.
Zulu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant lands a nice hook to Zulu's body. Zulu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu avoids the body shot from Grant.
Zulu looks to clinch
and Grant counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zulu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zulu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zulu back to the cage. Grant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grant throws a nice head kick!
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant thuds a left hand into Zulu's body.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Zulu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zulu looking for a takedown.
Zulu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grant prevents it.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grant blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zulu manages to break the clinch.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zulu at a distance.
Grant digs a good body shot into Zulu's ribs.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Zulu tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Zulu is looking to clinch.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zulu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zulu tries to clinch up.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Grant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zulu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant lands a nice hook to Zulu's body. Zulu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tawanda Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Zulu avoids the head kick by Grant.
Zulu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
Grant cracks a nice hook into Zulu's ribs.
Grant throws a series of punches but Zulu moves out of range.
Zulu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grant lands a jab to Zulu's midsection.
Grant misses with the combination.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Zulu moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant lands a body shot.
Grant lands with a shot to the body.
Zulu moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Zulu tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Zulu tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Zulu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grant lands a nice hook to Zulu's body. Zulu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zulu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zulu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grant pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tawanda Zulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Zulu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zulu.
Zulu wants to take the fight to the mat but Grant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zulu wants a takedown.
Zulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Zulu has Grant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Zulu working Grant over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu. #BC2#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant digs a good hook to Zulu's body.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Zulu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zulu wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Zulu is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Grant stuns Zulu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant throws a head kick but Zulu moves out of range.
Grant lands with a nice combination. Zulu backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grant 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Grant!

Event: FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024

#R1#
Fry throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Fry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grant misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Fry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Fry counters with a crisp one two that drops Grant! Fry thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Grant to his feet! Grant is in big trouble!#ROC#Grant is rocked!
Fry goes for a small jab and connects. Now Fry goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Grant stumbles back but Fry runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Grant to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Grant will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Small Fry!
A very excited looking Small Fry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FCL - 44
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Kuja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant swings for the body but Kuja moves out of range.
Kuja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuja throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuja avoids the body shot from Grant.
Kuja is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuja.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Kuja rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kuja.
Kuja works on Grant's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant can't break the clinch.
Grant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Kuja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuja is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuja.#ROC#Grant is rocked!
Kuja pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuja finish him?
Kuja creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Grant with a big uppercut! Grant tries to clinch up but Kuja pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Grant to the mat! Grant covers up and Kuja unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arsi Kuja!
During a confident post fight interview, Arsi Kuja thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FCL - 37
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
West throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
West looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant moves away from the strike by West.
Grant is looking for a counter combo.
West throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
West has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant works the jab nicely.
West misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grant on the side of the head.
West tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
West misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
West takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from West.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
West throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Grant checks a leg kick.
West misses the shot to the body.
West misses with a wild combination.
West thuds his right hand into Grant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
West walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the body from West misses
and Grant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps West thinking.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
West connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant slips under a jab from West.
West misses with a straight left.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from West. #T3#
West misses the jab.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West misses with a right hand
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
West throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West misses with a straight left.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with an inside leg kick.
West loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
West missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
West takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from West misses.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West misses with the combination.
Grant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Grant staying out of range there.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
West throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Jackson Grant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
West misses with a hook to the body
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from West.
Grant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
West misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant avoids the body shot from West.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
West throws the kick towards the body but Grant avoids it.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
Grant slips under a jab.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by West!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
West swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant moves out of range as West strikes.
Grant is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
West misses with a hook
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
West lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant staying out of range there.
It looked like Grant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from West.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
George West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
West misses with a looping left.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from West.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grant momentarily.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grant looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
West misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
West lands with a right hand.
West misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
West throws a low kick, looking for Grant's leg but Grant calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
West lands with a nice body punch.
West throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from West.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
West looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
West lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
West attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grant drops his hands momentarily and West takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Grant is looking to counter punch.
Grant ducks right into an uppercut from West.
West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grant misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West throws a sloppy body shot
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant moves away from the strike by West.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
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!
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
West misses the body punch
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#West is rocked!
West looks to throw a body kick
and Grant counters with a big right hand! Oh West is in trouble here! Grant follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Grant!

Event: FCL - 31
Date: May 24, 2024

#R1#
Grant throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Grant slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.
A slow jab from Kowalczyk misses its intended target.
Kowalczyk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kowalczyk throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant lands a nice hook to Kowalczyk's body. Kowalczyk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kowalczyk defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalczyk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grant manages to circle out of the way.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Kowalczyk moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Kowalczyk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Grant's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Grant is trying to break free.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Grant blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kowalczyk darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grants head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grant or not.
Kowalczyk scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head. #ROC#Grant is rocked!
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Kowalczyk prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalczyk pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Grant to his knees! Kowalczyk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk retains his middleweight title!
Nikodem Kowalczyk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Kovacs with a nice calf kick.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Grant has knocked Kovacs down with a huge combo! Grant steps away and waves a wobbly Kovacs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Attila Kovacs has been cut.
Kovacs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a crisp right that sends Kovacs to the canvas! Grant follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Grant!

Event: FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Grant misses with a straight right.
Ikoa wants to counter with a clinch but Grant pushes him away.
Grant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ikoa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ikoa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ikoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ikoa dives in and grabs Grant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes down on Ikoa's head and hops out.
Grant misses with a hook. Ikoa ducked under it nicely.
Ikoa wants to counter with a clinch but Grant pushes him away.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ikoa throws out the jab.
Grant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ikoa.
Grant tries to bum rush Ikoa with a series of wild strikes but Ikoa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant throws a combination. Ikoa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ikoa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ikoa tries to pull guard but Grant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Ikoa.
Ikoa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ikoa has Grant pressed against the cage. #T1#
Ikoa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slow jab from Ikoa misses its intended target.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Ikoa's defenses.
Ikoa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Grant is looking to counter punch.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
Ikoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ikoa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ikoa there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Ikoa is rocked!
Nice body punch from Grant.
Ikoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Ikoa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD#
Grant lands a big right hand that sends Ikoa crashing to the mat! Grant stays standing though and waves Ikoa back to his feet!
Ikoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Grant finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ikoa walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ikoa limp body while Grant jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Grant!

Event: FCL - 11
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urungus misses with a jab to the body
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Oderus Urungus has been cut.
Urungus needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there.
Urungus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant moves out of range as Urungus strikes.
Grant lands with a hook. Urungus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Urungus is rocked!
Grant walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Urungus drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Grant swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Urungus's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Grant!

Event: FCL - 8
Date: Feb 12, 2024

#R1#
Grant misses with a looping left.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Satoshi throws a big counter head kick but Grant avoids it with no problem.
Grant avoids the head kick by Satoshi.
Satoshi blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Satoshi.
Satoshi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grant digs a good body shot into Satoshi's ribs.
A big right from Grant misses.
Satoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a hook but Satoshi avoids it easily.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Satoshi has time to react.
Satoshi throws a head kick that half lands.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Satoshi slips the punch.
Satoshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grant.
Satoshi defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Satoshi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satoshi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Satoshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Satoshi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satoshi.
Satoshi throws a big counter head kick but Grant avoids it with no problem.
Satoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Jackson Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant throws a hook but Satoshi avoids it easily.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Satoshi at a distance.
Satoshi pushes Grant away with a front kick.
Satoshi misses with a head kick.
Grant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Satoshi under the eye.
Satoshi slips a straight right by Grant.
Crunch! Satoshi slams his shin into Grant's torso.
Grant cracks Satoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grant scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Grant cracks Satoshi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grant has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Satoshi to stand back up!#ROC#Satoshi is rocked!#T2#
Crack! Grant connects with the perfect overhand right and Satoshi falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Grant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Grant!

Event: FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Garrison misses with a double jab
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Garrison's head but Garrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrison steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grant.#CL2#
Garrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garrison has him pressed against the cage.
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garrison obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garrison.
Garrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrison scores with a knee to the head.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Grant takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garrison throws a head punch that misses.
Garrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Garrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garrison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Garrison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garrison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garrison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garrison crunches a lovely knee into Grant's ribcage.
Grant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrison lands a knee to the body.
Garrison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garrison.
Grant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
Garrison prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grant avoids it.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Grant is trying to push Garrison away but Garrison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garrison misses with some punches.
Grant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant is trying to force a seperation but Garrison has the dominant position.
Garrison crunches a lovely knee into Grant's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrison has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant is trying to break free.
Garrison misses with the head strike.
Garrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garrison looks winded!#T3#
Garrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garrison misses with some punches.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
Garrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garrison prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Garrison is controlling him.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Garrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrison misses with the head strike.
Garrison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Garrison has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Garrison misses with some punches.
Grant tries to break free but Garrison pushes him back against the cage.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Garrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrison.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant is trying to force a seperation but Garrison has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Garrison.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Garrison has him pressed against the cage.
Grant is trying to force a seperation but Garrison has the dominant position.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
Garrison misses with the head strike.
Garrison misses with the head strike.
Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Garrison 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#
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Garrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Garrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.
Grant wants to break free but Garrison has control.
Garrison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garrison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garrison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrison.
Garrison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garrison lands a knee to the head.
Grant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garrison keeps control of Grant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Garrison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garrison has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grant avoids it.
Garrison is breathing heavily.
Grant wants to break free but Garrison has control.
Alessandro Garrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garrison obliges.
Garrison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grant tries to break the clinch but Garrison is controlling the position.
Garrison missing with knees to the body.
Grant is trying to push Garrison away but Garrison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grant.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.
Garrison landing knees to the head.
Garrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Garrison tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Grant can't break the clinch.
Grant wants to break free but Garrison has control.
Garrison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grant can't break the clinch.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant tries to break the clinch but Garrison is controlling the position.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grant can't break the clinch.
Garrison misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Garrison fails to land.
Garrison misses with the head strike.
Grant wants to break free but Garrison has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrison.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garrison. #T3##BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Garrison slips the punch.
Grant cracks Garrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Grant misses.
Garrison moves out of range as Grant strikes.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrison walks into a left hand. #ROC#Garrison is rocked!
Garrison has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Grant flashes Garrison a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Garrison's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Garrison crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Grant punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Grant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2023

#R1#
Highlander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Highlander shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grant's guard.
Highlander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Highlander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Highlander throws a big right hand that misses.
Highlander working some strikes from top position.
Highlander wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Highlander working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Highlander is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highlander stands up over Grant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Highlander lands a couple of digs.
Highlander stands up over Grant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Highlander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Highlander landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highlander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Highlander distracts Grant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grant wants to stand but Highlander is controlling the position. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grant manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Grant wants to break free but Highlander has control. #TD2#
Highlander gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grant looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Grant trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Highlander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Highlander.
Grant tries to kick Highlander off but Highlander keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Highlander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Highlander drops an elbow to the side of Grant's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highlander lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Highlander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highlander is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Grant pushes Highlander off looking to stand but Highlander dives back in and keeps control.
Grant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grant is trying to stand up here but Highlander is controlling him well.
Grant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Highlander.
Highlander thows a huge punch but Grant dodges it nicely.
Grant tries to kick Highlander off in order to stand up. Highlander Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Grant is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Highlander is controlling him well.
Highlander is putting a hurting on Grant here, landing some big shots from side control.
Grant managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Highlander.
Grant takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Highlander wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Grant is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Highlander has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Grant is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Highlander has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Highlander trying to control the position but Grant is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Grant.#CUT#It looks like Jayson Highlander has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Highlander.
Highlander looks winded!
Grant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grant lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Highlander falls backwards - clearly groggy! Grant dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Grant!

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