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Event:
UFF 5: Tsering vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Grady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Topia misses with a hook
#CL#
and Grady moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grady.
Grady lands a body shot.
Topia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady gets through Topia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Topia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Topia tries to work over Grady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Topia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Topia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Topia's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady lands a nice uppercut.
Topia stalling in the clinch but Grady improves position.
Topia is trying to stall.
Topia is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Grady has denied him.
Grady slowing the pace effectively.
Topia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Grady digs a right hand underneath Topia's ribcage. Topia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Topia stalling in the clinch but Grady improves position.
Grady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Topia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grady has Topia pressed against the cage, preventing Topia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Topia misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Grady.
Topia takes a shot to the head.
Topia misses with a punch to the body.
Topia tries to work over Grady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grady can't find room to land a body shot as Topia controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Grady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Topia backwards. #ROC#Topia is rocked!#T2#
Topia blocking some punches.
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Grady.
A head punch on the inside from Grady fails to land.
Grady misses with the head strike.
A short right from Topia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Topia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady keeps control of Topia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Topia tries to stall but Grady uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady digs a right hand underneath Topia's ribcage. Topia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Topia.
The referee calls for Grady to work.
Grady lands a body punch. #T3#
Grady lands with a left to the head.
Topia is still on wobbly legs! Can Grady finish him?
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Topia.
Topia seems to have recovered his senses.
Grady lands a shoulder strike.
Topia is looking to control Grady's arms but Grady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Topia has his back to the cage.
Grady lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Topia or not.
Topia scores with a hook to the body.
Grady lands with a right to the head.
Topia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grady can't find room to land a body shot as Topia controls the action.
Grady tries to throw a body punch but Topia avoids it by throwing Grady back against the cage.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Grady.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Topia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
Grady scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grady as Topia tries to tie him up. #T4#
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Topia uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Topia scores with a shoulder strike.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Grady misses with a body punch.
Grady can't find room to land a body shot as Topia controls the action.
Topia is trying to stall.
Grady leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Grady.
Grady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Grady fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grady misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toxteth Grady dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Topia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grady tries to clinch but Topia moves out of range. #CL#
Grady takes the fight into the clinch.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Topia uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grady effectively controlling the action here.
Topia controlling the action here for a moment.
Grady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Topia can do to turn this around?
Grady working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Toxteth Grady has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Topia throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Topia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Topia tries a body shot but Grady blocks it.
#T1#
Grady lands a hook to the side of the head.
Topia working aggressively here.
Grady slowing the pace effectively.
Grady scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grady creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grady - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Topia swings wildly with an uppercut but Grady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Topia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Topia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Topia stalling in the clinch but Grady improves position.
Topia is looking to control Grady's arms but Grady gets an underhook and turns him. Now Topia has his back to the cage.
Topia seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Grady is pushing Topia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Topia prevents a body shot from Grady. #T2#
Topia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Topia is trying to stall.
Grady digs a right hand underneath Topia's ribcage. Topia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Topia backwards.
A short left from Grady.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grady.
Grady lands a body shot.
Grady tries to work over Topia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grady dips a shoulder and cracks Topia with a mighty uppercut! Topia falls back against the cage and Grady unloads with a barrage of strikes! Topia is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Grady screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toxteth Grady! |
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Event:
UFF 2: Obama vs Grady
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Grady takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Block Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama lands a nice looking body shot.
Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obama lands with a good body shot.
Grady throws a sloppy body shot
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grady backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grady throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Obama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#KD#
Obama catches Grady napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Grady to the canvas!
#ROC#Grady is rocked!
Obama tries to free his leg and advance position but Grady is retaining full guard.
Grady is still in real trouble! Can Obama finish him?
Obama sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Obama continues to stall.
Grady seems to have recovered his senses.
Grady pulls Obama in close to his closed guard and prevents Obama from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama trying to control but Grady is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grady dips to his left and cracks Obama with an uppercut!
Grady throws a right hand that misses
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Obama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Obama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obama thuds a left hand into Grady's body.
Obama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grady with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grady at a distance.
Obama lands a lovely overhand right.
Grady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Obama and Grady goes tumbling to the canvas! Obama follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Obama is trying to work for a kimura but Grady is defending well.
Grady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grady trying to control from the bottom.
Obama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Obama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Obama wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4##SUB#
Obama jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Grady is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grady and Obama has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Obama wants to control but Grady is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grady, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Obama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grady felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grady is trying to control Obama's posture but Obama avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Block Obama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Obama.
Grady is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grady swings widly with a right hand
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obama, as that shot connected.
Grady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obama connects with a body shot.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama shoots in but Grady avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grady connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Obama. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Obama lands with a hook. Grady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toxteth Grady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Obama lands a jab.
Grady looks to clinch
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grady throws an off balance right hand
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grady throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Obama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Obama lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Grady falls backwards - clearly groggy! Obama dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Block Obama!
Our winner, Block Obama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1216 Round 4
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Grady scores with a hook to the body. Alter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alter shoots in but no luck this time.
Alter throws a right hand that misses
and Grady counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alter thinking.
Grady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alter missing with a left hand there. Grady was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Alter misses the target.
Alter fails with a takedown attempt.
Grady displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezra Alter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grady lands a jab to the nose.
Grady bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grady.
Alter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alter is breathing heavily.
Grady connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Alter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grady counters with a low kick, right behind Alter 's knee.
Alter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grady.
Donk. Grady catches Alter right on the button with a cross.
Grady connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Alter is rocked!
Grady lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Alter head around and knocks him out cold! Grady hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toxteth Grady! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1216 Round 3
Date: Feb 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Harvey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grady counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harvey thinking.
Grady throws the left hand but Harvey avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Harvey darts in and clinches Grady up against the cage.
A short left from Grady.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but Grady turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grady working aggressively here.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Toxteth Grady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Harvey.
Grady keeps control of Harvey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harvey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grady prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harvey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grady.
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Harvey's head. #T1#
Harvey tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grady is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grady will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harvey up against the cage.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
Grady has Harvey pressed against the cage.
Grady just leaning against Harvey, taking a breather.
Grady lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Austin Harvey has been cut.
Harvey is trying to drag Grady to the mat but Grady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harvey has had enough of the clinch but Grady keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Grady leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grady pushes Harvey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harveys head.
Harvey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harvey is trying to stall.
Harvey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harvey wants a takedown.
Grady stalling.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grady leaning against his opponent.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Harvey breaks the clinch.
Austin Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Harvey drives through and clinches with Grady against the cage.
Grady gets through Harvey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harvey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grady taking a breather.
Grady lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harvey.
Grady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Grady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harvey wants to take the fight to the mat but Grady manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Harvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grady creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Grady managing to block the knees to the body from Harvey.
Grady is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Grady.
Grady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harvey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grady up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harvey is looking for a takedown.
Harvey misses with a knee to the head.
Harvey blocks an uppercut.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Harvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toxteth Grady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Harvey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Grady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harvey.
Harvey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harvey swings for the body but Grady moves out of range.
It looked like Grady wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harvey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grady misses with an uppercut.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown but Grady shows good takedown defense. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harvey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey tries to circle away but Grady has him pinned against the cage.
Grady scores with a shoulder strike.
Harvey trying to control the position but instead, Grady has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harvey into the cage.
Grady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Grady lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Grady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grady content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grady lands with a right to the head.
Grady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harvey backwards.
Grady is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harvey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grady after a bit of a struggle.
Grady content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Harvey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harvey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Toxteth Grady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Harvey.
Grady lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Grady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harvey backwards. #ROC#Harvey is rocked!
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harvey is still on wobbly legs! Can Grady finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harvey seems to have recovered his senses.
Grady throws a big uppercut that drops Harvey! More strikes from Grady and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Harvey lies dazed against the cage as Grady celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toxteth Grady! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1216 Round 2
Date: Feb 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Patrick walks into a straight right hand from Grady.
A decent looking cross lands there for Patrick.
Grady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patrick manages to avoid it.
Grady scores with a hook.#CL#
Grady closes the distance and clinches.
Grady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patrick backwards.
Patrick throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patrick.
Patrick misses with the head strike.
Patrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Grady controls his hands.
Patrick lands an uppercut.
Grady blocking some punches.
Patrick misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Patrick breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patrick feints and then cracks Grady's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grady down.
That kick from Grady tenderised Patrick's leg. Patrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Patrick.
A head kick misses from Patrick.
Grady scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Patrick throws a hook but Grady blocks it.
Grady thinks about countering with a body kick.
Grady moves out of range of the strikes.
Killian Patrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Patrick.
Patrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Grady moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grady - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Patrick misses with a body punch.
Patrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grady backwards.
Grady blocking some punches.
Patrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grady lands a nice uppercut.
Patrick blocking some punches.
Grady misses with some punches.
Patrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Patrick blocks an uppercut.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Grady working aggressively here.
Patrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patrick scores with a shot to the side of Grady's head.
A frustrated look appears on Patrick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patrick blocks an uppercut.
Grady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Patrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grady misses with a leg kick.
Patrick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grady lands a right hook to the body.
Patrick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Patrick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grady.
Grady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patrick.
Grady keeps Patrick at a distance using the push kick.
Patrick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Patrick lands with a nice combination. Grady backs away looking to recover.
Patrick throws out a loose jab but Grady uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Grady on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grady moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Patrick is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Killian Patrick has been cut.
Patrick throws the left hand but Grady avoids the punch easily.
Grady scores with a nice head shot.
Patrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Grady finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Grady.
Patrick switches off momentarily and Grady cracks him with a monster right hand! Patrick topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Grady dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Grady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toxteth Grady! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1216 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Grady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muratov moves away from the strike by Grady.
Muratov throws a big counter combination but Grady scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Muratov clinches with his opponent.
Grady misses with a body punch.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muratov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady won't allow it.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grady gets underhooks to prevent Muratov's takedown attempt.
Muratov lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Muratov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grady throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Muratov gets a clinch. #T1#
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
Muratov is trying to push Grady away but Grady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Grady working aggressively here.
Muratov blocks a body shot from Grady.
Grady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muratov misses with an elbow over the top.
Grady misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady tries a body shot but Muratov blocks it.
Grady lands an uppercut.
Grady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muratov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grady smiles and moves away.
Grady misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muratov.
A nice side step and Grady releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grady. Muratov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muratov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Muratov rushes Grady and presses him up against the cage.
Muratov is working for takedown but Grady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muratov is trying to push Grady away but Grady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Muratov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grady misses with the head strike.
#T3##BC#
Muratov manages to break the clinch.
Muratov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grady.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grady misses with a punch to the body.
Muratov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grady smiles and moves away.
Grady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muratov.
Grady looks for the body kick but Muratov saw that one coming.
Muratov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muratov slips under a jab from Grady.
Grady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grady displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muratov. #T4#
Muratov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abdulhakim Muratov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muratov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Grady moves into range and clinches up with Muratov.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Grady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Muratov's head.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toxteth Grady dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muratov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grady throws out the jab.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muratov.
Muratov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grady counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grady forces Muratov back against the cage and clinches.
Muratov blocks an uppercut.
Muratov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grady lands a shoulder strike.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady misses with a punch to the body.
Grady can't find room to land a body shot as Muratov controls the action.
Grady lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Grady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grady works on Muratov's body with a couple of short punches.
Grady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Grady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grady in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grady misses with the head strike.
Muratov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
Muratov fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady tries to throw a body punch but Muratov avoids it by throwing Grady back against the cage.
Grady scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Grady.
Grady lands a hook that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Muratov controls his hands.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady manages to get underhooks.
Grady gets underhooks to prevent Muratov's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toxteth Grady seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muratov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grady is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Grady.
#T3#
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Muratov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muratov goes for a takedown attempt but Grady pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muratov fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Grady counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grady.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muratov blocks an uppercut.
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muratov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov.
Muratov looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov. #T4#
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Grady.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
Grady lands a nice uppercut.
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady tries to throw a body punch but Muratov avoids it by throwing Grady back against the cage.
Grady lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grady digs a right hand into Muratov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muratov's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toxteth Grady 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! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Grady has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Muratov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muratov dives in and grabs Grady's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grady pushes down on Muratov's head and hops out.
Grady is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muratov tries to move into range but Grady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Grady instigates a clinch.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muratovs head. #BC#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grady digs a good hook to Muratov's body.
Abdulhakim Muratov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
And Grady responds with a good body kick, but Muratov manages to step out the way in time.
Muratov checks a leg kick nicely.
Muratov dives in and grabs Grady's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grady pushes down on Muratov's head and hops out.
Grady lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
Grady is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grady misses with a straight right. #CL#
Muratov closes the distance and clinches.
Grady lands with a light punch inside.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Muratov controls his hands.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Muratov is trying to trip Grady. He has hold of a leg but Grady is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Muratov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grady has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Grady is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Muratov has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Grady is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muratov fails to pull guard.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grady misses with some punches.
Muratov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muratov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Muratov is working for takedown but Grady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady holds him up against the cage and eventually Muratov drops back down to his feet.
Grady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Muratov tries to break the clinch but Grady is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Toxteth Grady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Grady.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muratov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdulhakim Muratov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Muratov's head.
Muratov blocks a body shot from Grady.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toxteth Grady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grady 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!
Toxteth Grady wins by unanimous decision! |
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