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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Gruper.
Gruper swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoyanov.
Gruper connects with the punch.
Gruper keeps the fight on the outside.
Gruper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoyanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gruper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoyanov's head backwards.
Gruper cracks Stoyanov with an open hand slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoyanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoyanov throws a sloppy head kick and Gruper moves out of range easily.
Gruper with a nice cross.
Stoyanov tries for a takedown but Gruper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stoyanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gruper, which made it look bad. #T1#
Stoyanov needs to keep his hands up - Gruper had a free shot at his head there.
Good exchange - Gruper coming out on top.
Stoyanov throws a right hand that Gruper ducks under and follows up with a left that Gruper also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stoyanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gruper, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Stoyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoyanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gruper but Gruper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gruper lands a head shot.
Gunther Gruper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Gruper.
Gruper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Gruper scores with a jab.
Gruper connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoyanov takes one to the chin there.
Gruper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoyanov throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Gruper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Stoyanov clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Stoyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoyanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gruper.
Stoyanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gruper lands the left hand.
Gruper scores with a jab. Stoyanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stoyanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gruper as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Stoyanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoyanov is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gruper.
Gruper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoyanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gruper lands with a cross.
Stoyanov wants to clinch but Gruper slips to the side
and Stoyanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gruper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gruper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoyanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gruper tries to sprawl out of it but Stoyanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gruper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gruper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Stoyanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gruper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoyanov tries to clinch but Gruper moves out of range.
Gruper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gruper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoyanov momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoyanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Gruper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gruper.
Stoyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunther Gruper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gruper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoyanov has time to react.
Stoyanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gruper pinned against the cage. Gruper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gruper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoyanov takes one to the chin there.
Stoyanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gruper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Gruper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoyanov doesn't seem phased though.
Viktor Stoyanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Gruper coming out on top.
Gruper cracks Stoyanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stoyanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A jab lands there for Gruper.
Viktor Stoyanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruper stuffs the takedown.
Jab by Gruper.
Stoyanov looks to land a combination but Gruper avoids it well.
Gruper connects with a right hand. Stoyanov shakes it off.
Stoyanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gruper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stoyanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gruper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Stoyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoyanov needs to keep his hands up - Gruper had a free shot at his head there.
Gruper leaves Stoyanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gruper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gruper lands a head shot.
Jab by Gruper.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoyanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gruper lunges at Stoyanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stoyanov's hand. #ROC2#Stoyanov is rocked!
Gruper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stoyanov's hands.
Oh Stoyanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gruper misses with a two punch combination.
Gruper keeps the fight on the outside.
Gruper gets in close and tags Stoyanov with a short punch that almost sends Stoyanov to the mat! Oh Stoyanov is in big trouble! He turns his back on Gruper, trying to create some distance but Gruper rushes him, striking wildly and Stoyanov goes down! The referee tackles Gruper into the cage to end the fight! Gruper is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunther Gruper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Georgiev tries to clinch but Savchenko moves away
and Savchenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Georgiev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Georgiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Georgiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savchenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Georgiev under the eye.#CL#
Georgiev clinches up with Savchenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Georgiev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savchenko is defending well for now.
Savchenko tries to break the clinch but Georgiev is controlling the position.
Savchenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Georgiev keeps control of Savchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Savchenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savchenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Georgiev has him pressed against the cage.
Savchenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Georgiev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savchenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Savchenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Georgiev has a takedown stuffed.
Savchenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Georgiev tries to clinch there but Savchenko circles away.
Savchenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Georgiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savchenko.
Artur Savchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Georgiev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savchenko lands a nice shot that snaps Georgiev's head back.
Georgiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Georgiev takes one to the chin there.
Savchenko lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Savchenko lands an overhand right.
Savchenko jabs Georgiev right on the nose. Georgiev blinks but takes it well.
Savchenko lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Georgiev on the side of the head.
Georgiev wants to clinch
and Savchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Georgiev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Savchenko eats them both and turns towards Georgiev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Georgiev shoots in and gets a takedown into Savchenko's guard.
Georgiev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Georgiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Georgiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Savchenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Georgiev controls the pace.
Georgiev 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#
Georgiev won't allow Savchenko to get back to his feet.
Georgiev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES2#
Savchenko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Savchenko has had enough of the clinch but Georgiev keeps him there for the moment.
Georgiev is pushing Savchenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Savchenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Georgiev has double underhooks. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Savchenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Savchenko is trying to break the clinch but Georgiev is controlling him.
Savchenko tries to break the clinch but Georgiev is controlling the position.
Georgiev has Savchenko pressed against the cage, preventing Savchenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Georgiev looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petar Georgiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savchenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Georgiev leaning against his opponent.
Savchenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Georgiev has double underhooks.
Savchenko stops a takedown attempt from Georgiev.
Savchenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Georgiev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Savchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savchenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Savchenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Georgiev's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georgiev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Savchenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Savchenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savchenko leaves Georgiev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Georgiev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savchenko tries to avoid it but Georgiev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savchenko to the ground. Savchenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savchenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Georgiev's head.
Petar Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Artur Savchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savchenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Georgiev's hands.
Savchenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savchenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Georgiev with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petar Georgiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Savchenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice shot by Savchenko.#T1#
Savchenko tests Georgiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Georgiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savchenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Georgiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Savchenko. No joy for Georgiev on that attempt.
Savchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Georgiev.
Georgiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Georgiev goes for a double leg but Savchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savchenko continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Georgiev tries to pull guard but Savchenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Savchenko is trying to break the clinch but Georgiev has him pressed against the cage.
Savchenko is trying to break the clinch but Georgiev has him pressed against the cage.
Savchenko is trying to break the clinch but Georgiev is controlling him.#T2#
Georgiev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savchenko is defending well.
Savchenko is trying to break the clinch but Georgiev has him pressed against the cage.
Savchenko is trying to break the clinch but Georgiev is controlling him.#BC#
Georgiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savchenko connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savchenko throws out a powerful jab.
Savchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Georgiev. Georgiev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Georgiev throws a head kick but Savchenko moves out of range.
Georgiev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Georgiev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Georgiev moves in looking to clinch but Savchenko pushes him off.
Georgiev takes one to the side of the head.
Savchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Savchenko 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.
A left lands for Savchenko.
Georgiev moves forwards but Savchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savchenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savchenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Georgiev tries to clinch up but Savchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Georgiev throws a series of punches but Savchenko moves out of range.
Georgiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savchenko.
Georgiev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Savchenko lands a jab to the head.
Savchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Savchenko catches Georgiev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savchenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Savchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savchenko connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Savchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savchenko.
Savchenko leaves Georgiev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savchenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Georgiev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Savchenko finds it's target.
Georgiev closes the distance and clinches up with Savchenko, looking for a takedown. Georgiev pushes Savchenko against the cage but Savchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Georgiev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savchenko is trying to force a seperation but Georgiev has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Savchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Georgiev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Georgiev has his takedown stuffed
enabling Savchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Georgiev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Georgiev shoots for a takedown but Savchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savchenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savchenko lands a jab to the nose.
Horrible takedown attempt by Georgiev or perhaps it was just good defense by Savchenko, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petar Georgiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savchenko scores with a punch to the head.
Savchenko dips to his left and cracks Georgiev with an uppercut!
A left lands for Savchenko.#T1#
Georgiev tries to move into range but Savchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savchenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Georgiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savchenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Georgiev walks into a left hand.
Georgiev ducks right into an uppercut from Savchenko.
Savchenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Savchenko finds it's way through Georgiev's defenses.
Georgiev moves forwards but Savchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savchenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Savchenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Savchenko thuds his right hand into Georgiev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Savchenko.
Georgiev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Georgiev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Georgiev's head.
Savchenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savchenko scores with a jab to the head.
Savchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Georgiev. #T3#
Georgiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savchenko's waist but Savchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Georgiev off to one side.
Georgiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petar Georgiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Georgiev takes one on the button.
Savchenko connects with a looping right hand.
Savchenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Savchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Georgiev.
Georgiev tries to move into range but Savchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Savchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Savchenko sizes up Georgiev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Savchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Savchenko as he connects with a hook.
Savchenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Savchenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savchenko cracks Georgiev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savchenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Georgiev in his tracks.
Savchenko leaves Georgiev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Georgiev. #TD#
Georgiev gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savchenko wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Savchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savchenko 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Savchenko! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 35,5
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
Grujic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.#CL2#
Grujic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Grujic is controlling him.
Grujic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grujic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grujic scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grujic is defending well.
Grujic stalling the fight.
Grujic gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike from Grujic.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Grujic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grujic stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Grujic.
#TD#
Ivanov pulls guard successfully.
Ivanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanov pulls Grujic in close to prevent any damage.
Ivanov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ivanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Grujic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivanov content to stall in guard here.
Grujic can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grujic is trying to stand up here but Ivanov is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grujic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanov content to control rather than advance. #T4#
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.
Grujic wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanov controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grujic avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Ivanov instigates a clinch.
Grujic dodges an elbow strike from Ivanov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov tries to work over Grujic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grujic throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Grujic.
Grujic working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sava Grujic dominated that round.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grujic shoots in but no luck this time.
Grujic dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grujic has his takedown stuffed
and Ivanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Georgi Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sava Grujic.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grujic or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivanov, which made it look bad.
Grujic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIvanov.
Grujic has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Grujic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Grujic persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grujic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanov throws a low kick but Grujic moves out of range easily.
Grujic ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Grujic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grujic avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Grujic stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
Ivanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grujic.
Grujic wants to stall.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Grujic avoids the damage to the body.
Ivanov wants to break free but Grujic has control.
Grujic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grujic lands a shoulder strike.
Grujic throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Sava Grujic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grujic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Ivanov pulls guard. #T2#
Grujic wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Grujic controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov pulls Grujic in close to prevent any damage.
Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grujic's guard. #REVR##T3#
Grujic wants to stand and escape but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grujic is keeping the position for now.
Grujic wants to stand and escape but Ivanov is having none of it.
Grujic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ivanov passes Grujic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Grujic's hands, connecting with Grujic's forehead.
Ivanov throwing shots but Grujic is blocking nicely.
Ivanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Ivanov seems content to control.
Ivanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grujic for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
Grujic dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Grujic's head and hops out.
Grujic looks for a takedown but Ivanov sprawls well.
As Grujic looks to move away, Ivanov throws a big counter combo but Grujic just gets out of the way.
Ivanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Ivanov has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grujic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grujic walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grujic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanov's waist but Ivanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grujic off to one side.
Ivanov throws a sloppy head kick and Grujic moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georgi Ivanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Grujic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Grujic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grujic trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Grujic looking to throw knees to the head but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
Grujic misses with a punch to the body.
Grujic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Grujic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grujic is pressed up against the cage. Ivanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grujic down to the mat. Grujic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivanov jumps guard but Grujic stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgi Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grujic avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grujic pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Grujic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grujic is pushing Ivanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Grujic is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov wants a takedown.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Grujic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grujic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Grujic won't allow it.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ivanov has a couple of punches blocked by Grujic.
Grujic lands with a light punch inside.
Grujic trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Grujic just leaning against Ivanov, taking a breather.
Grujic looking to slow down the pace here.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov jumps guard but Grujic stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivanov jumps guard but Grujic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanov fails to pull guard.
Grujic misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grujic.
Grujic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Grujic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
A short uppercut from Grujic.
Ivanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grujic lands a nice uppercut.
Grujic working aggressively here.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grujic has him pressed against the cage.
Grujic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grujic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grujic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Ivanov misses with some punches.
Grujic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov tries to break free but Grujic pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Grujic lands with a right to the head.
Ivanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Grujic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grujic struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Grujic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grujic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grujic prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Grujic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grujic fails to land the takedown.
Ivanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grujic looks for a takedown but Ivanov sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grujic has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sava Grujic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grujic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sava Grujic! |
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