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Event:
UFF 11: Martinez vs Soares
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Strydom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grant napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Strydom.
Strydom working the strikes but Grant uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strydom lands strikes from half guard.
Grant pushes Strydom off looking to stand but Strydom dives back in and keeps control.
Strydom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strydom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strydom misses with a head shot. Grant uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strydom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grant seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Strydom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Strydom throws an elbow that misses. Grant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strydom's guard. Nice move by Grant!#REVR#
Strydom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Strydom wants to sweep but no luck.
Strydom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strydom is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strydom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strydom is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strydom wants to sweep but Grant has passed to side control!
Strydom is looking to regain half guard here but Grant keeps moving and retains side control.
Grant wants to control but Strydom is keeping him busy.
Grant lands some shots froms side control.
Grant landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strydom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strydom is looking to regain half guard here but Grant keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Grant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Grant trying to control the action but Strydom is working from the bottom.
Grant scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Grant politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grant prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grant lands an elbow.
Strydom is trying to work for a sweep but Grant has mounted him!
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!
Strydom is trying desperately to improve position.
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strydom is looking to get to half guard.
Strydom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strydom is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Strydom wants to get back to full guard but Grant has mounted him!
Strydom is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Grant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Strydom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Strydom is working to get back to half guard.
Grant landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Strydom is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grant is working for a guillotine from mount but Strydom frees his head quite easily.
Strydom is still in real trouble! 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!
Strydom is looking to get to half guard.
Strydom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strydom is trying to get back to full guard.
Strydom seems to have recovered his senses.#T4##SUB#
Grant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strydom sees it coming and defends easily.
Grant is looking to take a break and control but Strydom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Strydom punching from the bottom.
Grant passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strydom!
Strydom working to try and regain half guard.
Grant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strydom is looking to improve his position but Grant isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Grant working for a guillotine from mount but Strydom is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Grant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strydom leaves Grant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strydom closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Strydom pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Strydom, which made it look bad.
Grant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strydom dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strydom with the counter takedown but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant shoots in but Strydom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strydom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown but Strydom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Strydom looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but Strydom drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strydom manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Strydom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Strydom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Strydom is still trying to improve position.
Strydom has momentary wrist control but Grant slips an elbow through the middle.
Strydom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strydom wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Strydom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strydom keeps trying to improve his position.
Grant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grant connects with a nice short shot to Strydom's temple. #T2#
Grant prevents Strydom from improving his position.
Strydom is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Grant jumps into side control!
Grant tries to stand but Strydom is controlling his head.
Strydom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grant off and has taken his back!
Strydom lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Strydom throws a series of strikes and Grant wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Strydom looking to finish Grant with some ground and pound. This is bad for 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!
Strydom lands a couple of good shots and Grant has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Strydom scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T3#
Grant trying to control the action but Strydom just sinks the hooks in.
Strydom loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Grant hold on?
Strydom punches the canvas rather than the man.
Grant trying to control the position but Strydom manages to sink in the hooks.
Grant covers up after that shot from Strydom.
Strydom is trying to stick to Grant's back but Grant is turning into Strydom. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strydom's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grant.
Grant stands up over Strydom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strydom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Grant is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Grant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strydom wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strydom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strydom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grant is in close to Strydom's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Strydom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grant scoring with some ground and pound.
Strydom looking for a sweep. Not yet Strydom, not yet.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Strydom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strydom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grant controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mpho Strydom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Grant fails with a takedown attempt.
Strydom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strydom.
Strydom working the ground and pound from side control.
Strydom landing strikes.
Grant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strydom with the ground and pound but Grant uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Strydom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strydom. #SUB#
Strydom has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grant to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Strydom is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grant pulls down on the head and he's put Strydom to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Graham Grant!
Graham Grant made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im gonna go have a coors light, and thats a coors light because bud light wont pay me nothing and get on top of my wife.'. |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Page pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Page lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Page prevents the takedown attempt.
Page lands an elbow inside that Grant shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Page.
#TD#
Page tightens his grip and picks Grant up, before dumping him to the ground. Grant manages to land in guard.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Grant looking for a guillotine here but Page defends easily.
Grant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Page looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grant holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Grant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Page is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Grant has his foot on Page's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Page works his way back into a safe position though.
Page trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Page is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Grant is looking to cinch up a triangle. Page throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Grant's body to avoid the submission. Grant has instead reached around Page's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Grant arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Graham Grant!
Post fight, an emotional Graham Grant said 'Im gonna go have a coors light, and thats a coors light because bud light wont pay me nothing and get on top of my wife.'. |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Rose shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rose showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Rose seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Rose.
Grant gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Rose slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grant struggling a bit here.
Rose wants to stand but Grant is controlling his arm.
Rose throwing strikes but Grant manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rose is looking to reverse the position.
Grant throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant wants to control for a moment but Rose uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Grant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Grant is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Grant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Grant.
Rose wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Grant is nestled in close to Rose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grant is keen to just control but Rose is a slippery customer.
Rose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.
Grant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rose defending well though. #T3#
Grant trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head.
Grant is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant not doing much here.
Grant trying to mount his opponent but Rose defends it.
Rose tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Rose is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Grant is looking for a kimura here.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grant.
Rose looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rose knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rose regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grant enables Rose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Grant gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rose regains guard.
Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Graham Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grant connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose is trying to keep Grant in close.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rose wants to control the position but Grant says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rose tries to get out of the position.
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head.
Grant is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grant throwing shots but Rose is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grant lands a nice short elbow.
Rose wants to get back to full guard.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rose defending well though.
Ground and pound from Grant.
Grant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Rose trying to control but Grant postures up.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grant.
Rose has hold of Grant's hands but Grant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grant trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Rose has hold of Grant's hands but Grant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grant lands a nice shot to the head.
Grant lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Rose is rocked!
The referee warns Rose that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Rose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Rose takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Grant's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Grant!
Graham Grant made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im gonna go have a coors light, and thats a coors light because bud light wont pay me nothing and get on top of my wife.'.
Eduardo Rose was interviewed post fight and said 'It's the lowest I can go from here it's only up'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Grant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Fieldman moves into the clinch.
Grant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grant looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Fieldman.
Grant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fieldman is defending well.
Fieldman trying to land knees to the body.
Fieldman presses Grant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fieldman is pressed up against the cage. Grant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fieldman down to the mat. Fieldman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grant is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Fieldman cracks Grant with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Grant looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Fieldman finish him?
#ROC2#Grant is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Graham Grant has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fieldman scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fieldman.
Grant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fieldman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Grant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Fieldman flashes Grant a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Grant's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Grant crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Fieldman punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Fieldman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
#R1#
MacCuilinn cracks Grant with an open hand slap.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grant. #SUB#
Grant has an Americana. MacCuilinn didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Grant is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Grant hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Graham Grant! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grant.
Burns appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Grant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alex Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Grant.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grant fails with the takedown.
Burns throws a low kick but Grant avoids it.#T1#
Burns throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Grant shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burns napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Burns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Grant has hold of Burns's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Burns seems comfortable defending it but Grant has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Burns is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Burns is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Grant couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Graham Grant! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Mera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Grant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grant forces his way into half guard.
Mera tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Grant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera trying to hold on to Grant's head to control him but Grant postures up.
Mera is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grant connects with a nice short shot to Mera's temple. #T1#
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Mera's head.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grant lands strikes from half guard.
Mera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant is looking to advance position but Mera won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant works his way into full mount!
Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mera can't escape the position.
#T2#
Grant landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble!
Grant punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mera is looking to improve his position but Grant isn't that keen on the idea.
Grant looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant dominating with strikes here.
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grant controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BOOM! Grant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grant lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Grant punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Grant is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mera shrugs it off.
Grant looking to control but Mera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grant working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Grant connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mera tries to hold on but Grant postures up.
Grant landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble! #T4#
Grant scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mera?
Grant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant looking to control but Mera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant raining down hammerfists from mount.
Grant controlling from mount.
Grant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grant working the ground and pound effectively.
Grant landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Grant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mera fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Grant scores with a takedown into Mera's guard.
Mera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Grant works over Mera with some ground and pound from guard.
Grant controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant tries to stand but Mera is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Grant is working Mera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graham Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grant is nestled in close to Mera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mera is trying to maintain the position but Grant is very close to passing his half guard.
Mera tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.#T2#
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Mera is trying to stand back up but Grant is controlling him
Grant is looking to stall here but Mera recovers full guard.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant stands up over Mera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grant working some strikes from top position.
Grant wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Grant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mera keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mera has momentary wrist control but Grant slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mera somewhat.#TD2#
Grant looking to score a takedown here. Mera is defending well but Grant drives through and ends up in Mera's guard.
Grant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is pushing down on Mera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mera is fighting to maintain full guard but Grant has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Mera is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Grant in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mera tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Graham Grant! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Grant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grant shoots in but Sakkinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakkinen takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Sakkinen gets a double leg takedown into Grant's guard.#SUB2#
Grant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakkinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sakkinen is looking to pass into half guard but Grant pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grant is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sakkinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grant passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakkinen is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Grant stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grant connects with a nice short shot to Sakkinen's temple.
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Sakkinen's head. #SUB#
Sakkinen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Grant passes into side control!
Sakkinen tries to control but Grant manages to take his back.
Grant not allowing Sakkinen to control his hands. #SUB2#
Sakkinen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grant.
Grant gets his hands free as Sakkinen looks to control. #T2#
Sakkinen rolls, trying to escape but Grant keeps control of the position.
Sakkinen trying to control the hands but Grant breaks the grip.
Sakkinen tries to break free.
Grant scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sakkinen tries to escape but Grant has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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 a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sakkinen hold on?!
Grant cracks Sakkinen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sakkinen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Grant scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sakkinen is looking for a way out.
Grant gets his hands free as Sakkinen looks to control. #T3#
Grant has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sakkinen.
Grant connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sakkinen to escape the position.
Sakkinen rolls, trying to escape but Grant keeps control of the position.
Grant controls the action.#SUB2#
Grant has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sakkinen is in real trouble here. Grant gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sakkinen is tapping out! Grant wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Graham Grant! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Case looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Case misses with a low kick.#TD#
Case feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Case missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Case wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Grant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Case avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Case is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Case wants to sweep but no luck.
Grant scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Case throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Case working a defensive guard here.
Grant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Case keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Case keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Case is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grant trying to control but Case is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grant throwing strikes from guard but Case blocks nicely.
Grant throws a big right hand that misses.
Grant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Grant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Case is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Case has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Case working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Case trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Grant stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Case has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Grant manages to get his head free but now Case has transitioned to an armbar! Grant grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Case! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Case!
Sammy Case 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Fields has Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Fields drags the fight down to the ground.
Fields pulls Grant in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Grant drops back looking for a leg! Fields is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fields manages to kick Grant off! Grant jumps back into Fields's guard.
Grant throws a strike but Fields rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grant works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Fields wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving. #SU2#
Fields stands up from Grant's guard - Fields perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Grant gets a takedown into half guard.
Fields misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fields is trying to get back to full guard.
Grant is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Grant working over Fields with some ground and pound. Fields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grant trying to control the action but Fields is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grant lands a nice short elbow.
Fields controlling the position for now.
Grant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Fields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fields has hold of Grant's hands but Grant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Grant controlling the pace.
Fields has hold of Grant's hands but Grant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fields is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grant lands with a punch from half guard.
Grant working over Fields with some ground and pound. Fields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fields has hold of Grant's hands but Grant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Grant winds up and cracks Fields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fields on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fields trying to control from the bottom.
Grant is nestled in close to Fields, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fields is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Grant there.
Grant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grant working the head and body with strikes.
Fields really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown but Fields manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Grant looking to score a takedown here. Fields is defending well but Grant drives through and ends up in Fields's guard.
Fields can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grant controls the pace.
Fields is trying to keep Grant in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grant haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant passes into half guard.
Grant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Fields regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grant trying to control but Fields is working from the bottom.
Grant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grant slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grant is working Fields over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Fields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Grant is in close to Fields's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Fields.#SUB#
Grant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grant is in close to Fields's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fields can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grant controls the pace.
Grant postures up and lands a big shot to Fields's brow.
Grant stays in close to Fields's body and controls the position.
Fields is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Fields keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grant cracks Fields with a solid left hand.
Grant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grant wants to control from the top but Fields keeps moving. #SUB#
Grant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fields looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fields looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fields! #REVB#
Fields is looking to take a break and control but Grant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SU2#
Fields decides to stand back up.
Fields throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Fields instigates a clinch.
Fields gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grant.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right from Fields on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham 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#
Grant darts in looking for a takedown but Fields gets double underhooks and turns Grant into the cage. #TD2#
Fields pulls Grant into guard.
#SUB2#
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graham Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grant trying to control but Fields is working from the bottom.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fields is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fields is striking off his back. Grant thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Grant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grant is controlling the pace.
Grant working Fields over with strikes.
Grant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Grant there.
Grant is nestled in close to Fields, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grant lands a nice short elbow.
Fields trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Fields tries to get to full guard but Grant has control of the leg.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fields can do to turn this around?
Grant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fields with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grant working Fields over with strikes.
Fields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grant wants to stand up but Fields has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Grant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Grant. #T3#
Grant stalling.
Ground and pound from Grant.
Grant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fields is refusing to be controlled, as Grant sits in half guard.
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Fields's head.
Grant lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Grant frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grant is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fields can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Grant landing strikes from the mount.
Grant with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Grant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#Fields is rocked!
Fields takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Grant's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Grant! |
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