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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 28
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Bafote drives through and clinches with Gorgodze against the cage.
Gorgodze goes for a takedown attempt but Bafote pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Bafote darts in and clinches Gorgodze up against the cage.
Bafote throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bafote. #CUT#It looks like Giorgi Gorgodze has been cut.
Bafote tries a body shot but Gorgodze blocks it.
Gorgodze blocks an elbow strike from Bafote.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bafote throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Bafote.
Bafote lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorgodze backwards.
Gorgodze tries to score a body lock takedown but Bafote shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gorgodze is working for takedown but Bafote is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obah Bafote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gorgodze.
Bafote working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Gorgodze is looking for a takedown.
Bafote lands a body shot.
Bafote pushes off an throws an elbow but Gorgodze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bafote lands with a left to the head.
Bafote swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bafote misses with some punches.
Bafote creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorgodze's defenses.
Bafote gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bafote lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorgodze backwards. #ROC#Gorgodze is rocked!
Bafote lands an elbow just above Gorgodze 's eye.
Gorgodze is still on wobbly legs! Can Bafote finish him?
Gorgodze blocks an elbow strike.
Gorgodze avoids the elbow strike from Bafote, against the cage.
Gorgodze seems to have recovered his senses.
Bafote displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gorgodze up against the cage.
Bafote lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bafote lands an elbow that stopped Gorgodze in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Gorgodze has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bafote regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorgodze is stalling in the full guard.
Bafote looking for a sweep. Not yet Bafote, not yet.
Bafote working a defensive guard but Gorgodze passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gorgodze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bafote sees it coming and defends easily.
Gorgodze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gorgodze lands strikes from half guard.
Bafote on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bafote tries to get out of the position.
Gorgodze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gorgodze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bafote definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Nice strikes from Gorgodze there. #SUB2#
Gorgodze is trying for a kimura here. Bafote looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gorgodze wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgi Gorgodze!
Giorgi Gorgodze thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Rigg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grayson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rigg jabs Grayson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rigg scores with a leg kick.
Rigg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rigg wants to clinch up but Grayson keeps it at a distance.
Grayson keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Grayson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grayson misses with a body shot.
Rigg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Grayson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rigg is looking to get back to is feet but Grayson passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Grayson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rigg is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Grayson yanks on the arm and Rigg is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Grayson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Grayson! |
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Event:
MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Porker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grayson doesn't seem phased though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grayson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Grayson tries to clinch but Porker moves out of range.
Porker throwing a counter right hand but Grayson manages to avoid it.
Porker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grayson.#CL2#
Grayson closes the distance and clinches.
Porker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Porker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grayson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grayson takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Grayson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson fails with the takedown
and Porker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grayson looks winded!
Porker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Grayson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Porker counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dick Grayson has been cut.
Porker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Porter Porker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Grayson.
Porker tries a low kick but Grayson avoids it.#KD#
Porker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grayson sprawling to the canvas! Grayson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Porker finish him?!
Porker ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Grayson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Porter Porker!
Porter Porker retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, Porter Porker took to the microphone: 'IF YOU COME FOR THE PIG YOU BEST NOT MISS!!! Shout out to the Pig Pen I Luh y'all, WHERE MY PIGGAS AT.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Honenthal vs Hernandez
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Hisashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bafote's head.
Hisashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bafote throws a head kick that misses
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hisashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Bafote's head.
Bafote takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bafote throws a lazy head kick
and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bafote throws a push kick but Hisashi slaps the foot to one side.
Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Bafote.
Bafote tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bafote throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bafote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
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!
Bafote is looking to clinch but Hisashi is avoiding it.
Hisashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hisashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bafote stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hisashi.#T1#
Hisashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hisashi works the jab nicely.
Hisashi lands a jab to Bafote's midsection.
Hisashi scores with a hook to the body. Bafote takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bafote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Bafote has Hisashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Bafote misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hisashi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hisashi blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hisashi as Bafote tries to tie him up.
Hisashi stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bafote misses with a knee strike.
Bafote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hisashi lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi.
Hisashi stalling in the clinch.
Hisashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Bafote.
Bafote tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bafote misses with an elbow strike.
Bafote creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bafote tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Hisashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bafote throws an elbow but misses.
Bafote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bafote just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hisashi's brow.
Still in the clinch, Hisashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hisashi pushes Bafote back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bafote misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Hisashi stalls.
Bafote working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hisashi tries a body shot but Bafote blocks it.
Bafote with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bafote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bafote has Hisashi pressed against the cage.
Hisashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bafote takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Hisashi breaks from the clinch.
Bafote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
Bafote moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hisashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hisashi scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bafote's hands.
Bafote has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hisashi thuds his right hand into Bafote's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Hisashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bafote doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Bafote is rocked!
Bafote walks into a jab.
Bafote is still on wobbly legs! Can Hisashi finish him?#CL2#
Bafote has closed the distance and engaged Hisashi in a clinch.
Bafote seems to have recovered his senses.
Hisashi blocks an elbow strike.
Bafote throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bafote fails to land.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hisashi avoids it.
Bafote throws an elbow but it misses.
Bafote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bafote tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Hisashi avoids the elbow strike from Bafote, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hisashi blocks a body shot from Bafote.
Hisashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bafotes head.
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hisashi avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hisashi cracks Bafote with an open hand slap.
Bafote tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hisashi counters with a nice body shot.
Hisashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bafote drops his hands momentarily and Hisashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hisashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hisashi lands a jab.
Bafote takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hisashi.
Hisashi lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bafote is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akahoshi Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hisashi connects with a crisp jab.
Bafote looks to clinch
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hisashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hisashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Hisashi jabs Bafote right on the nose. Bafote blinks but takes it well.
Bafote tries to clinch but Hisashi is having none of it.
Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bafote blocks a jab.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hisashi slips a jab from Bafote.
Hisashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bafote! But no joy.
Hisashi moves out of range as Bafote strikes.
Bafote wants to clinch up but Hisashi keeps it at a distance.
Hisashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hisashi cracks Bafote with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bafote looks to land a right hand but Hisashi moved out of range.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bafote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hisashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bafote can do to turn this around?
Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bafote misses the jab.#T2#
Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bafote moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Decent striking displayed by Hisashi there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bafote avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hisashi misses the jab.
Bafote throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Hisashi's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hisashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bafote closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bafote throws an off balance right hand
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bafote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hisashi scores with a shot to the side of Bafote's head. #T3#
Bafote tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bafote letting Hisashi take a breather here.
Bafote swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bafote pushes off an throws an elbow but Hisashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bafote lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bafote misses with a knee to the head.
Hisashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hisashi lands a right hand.
Hisashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bafote throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hisashi has Bafote pushed against the cage.
Hisashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bafote with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bafote swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bafote lands with a light punch inside.
Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bafote backwards.
Bafote blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bafote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hisashi.
Bafote tries to land knees in the clinch but Hisashi avoids the damage to the body.
Bafote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hisashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Bafote backwards.
Hisashi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hisashi lands a body shot.
Hisashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hisashi missing with knees to the body.
Akahoshi Hisashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Hisashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hisashi gets through Bafote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bafote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bafote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hisashi's elbow.
Bafote is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bafote backwards.
Bafote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hisashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bafote tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bafote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bafote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hisashi connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Bafote.
Bafote avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Bafote 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Bafote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hisashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bafote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Hisashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bafote takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bafote staying out of range there.
Hisashi feints and then cracks Bafote's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bafote down.
Hisashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bafote is looking to clinch but Hisashi is avoiding it.
Bafote doesn't manage to clinch there - Hisashi circles away.
#CL2#
Bafote forces Hisashi back against the cage and clinches.
Hisashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bafote lands an elbow just above Hisashi 's eye. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bafote.
Bafote content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bafote misses with an elbow strike.
Bafote fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hisashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bafote lands an elbow inside that Hisashi shrugs off.
Bafote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hisashi blocks an elbow strike from Bafote.
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi blocks an elbow strike from Bafote.
Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hisashi with a knee to the head.
A short right from Hisashi on the inside.
Bafote throws a punch but it's blocked by Hisashi.
Bafote tries to land knees in the clinch but Hisashi avoids the damage to the body.
Hisashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hisashi blocks the elbow strike.
Hisashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the head but Hisashi blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Bafote misses with some punches.
Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bafote pushes off an throws an elbow but Hisashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hisashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bafote misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bafote with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Hisashi.
Hisashi lands a nice uppercut.
Bafote missing with knees to the body.
Bafote looking to slow down the pace here.
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi has Bafote pressed against the cage. Bafote drops his hands and Hisashi takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Bafote tumbling to the canvas! Hisashi rains down with more punches but Bafote was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Hisashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
MMAH 4 - Porker vs Sulek
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurassha misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Grayson counters by clinching up. #TD#
Kurassha tightens his grip and picks Grayson up, before dumping him to the ground. Grayson manages to land in guard.
Kurassha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurassha throws a strike but Grayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Grayson stopping the sweep attempt from Kurassha.
Kurassha trying to keep a closed guard but Grayson is proving a slippery customer.
Kurassha wants to stand and escape but Grayson is having none of it.
Grayson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kurassha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grayson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Kurassha throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kurassha is controlling Grayson's posture.
Grayson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Grayson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kurassha is trying to stand up here but Grayson is controlling him well.
Kurassha is controlling Grayson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Grayson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kurassha defend it? Grayson steps over the head and cranks it - Kurassha is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Grayson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Grayson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Grayson gets tackled into the cage by Saldejums. Saldejums maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Saldejums manages to break the clinch.
Saldejums tries for a takedown but Grayson circles away easily#TD#
and Grayson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grayson.
Grayson really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Grayson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saldejums working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saldejums not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB2#
Saldejums looking for subs off his back but Grayson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saldejums wants to improve his position but Grayson is controlling well.
Grayson content to control rather than advance.
Grayson 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.
Saldejums wants to get back to full guard.
Saldejums wants to control but Grayson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Grayson seems to be looking for submissions.
Saldejums is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldejums regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grayson throws a strike but Saldejums rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Saldejums tries to free his leg and advance position but Grayson is retaining full guard.
Grayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saldejums.
Saldejums postures up.
Grayson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grayson is controlling Saldejums's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Grayson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saldejums passes into half guard.
Grayson is refusing to be controlled, as Saldejums sits in half guard. #SU2#
Saldejums gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Grayson dives in and scores a takedown into Saldejums's guard.
Saldejums pushes Grayson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Saldejums on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grayson. Grayson obviously looking to wear him down.
Saldejums shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grayson but Grayson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saldejums fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grayson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dick Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Saldejums.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Saldejums moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Janis Saldejums will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Saldejums gets caught flat footed, as Grayson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saldejums not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grayson trying to control but Saldejums is working from the bottom.
Saldejums lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Saldejums has his hands on Grayson's head, controlling the position.
Janis Saldejums has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldejums being controlled here, momentarily.
Grayson wants to get up but he can't break Saldejums's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Saldejums can't keep his opponent in guard - Grayson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saldejums is trying to maintain the position but Grayson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldejums moves into full guard.
Saldejums is trying to control the position but Grayson postures up.
Saldejums is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dick Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Saldejums rushes Grayson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grayson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saldejums is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saldejums is trying to pull guard but Grayson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grayson taking a breather.
Saldejums is working for takedown but Grayson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dick Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Saldejums.
Saldejums goes for a takedown attempt but Grayson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saldejums is breathing heavily.#TD#
Grayson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Grayson wants to work for an arm triangle but Saldejums is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saldejums tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Grayson wants to stand up but Saldejums has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Saldejums blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grayson.
Grayson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grayson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grayson in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Saldejums will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grayson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Saldejums closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Grayson breaks from the clinch.
Saldejums tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grayson defends well and Saldejums ends up having to push Grayson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldejums fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saldejums goes for a double leg but Grayson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grayson continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Grayson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saldejums shoots in looking for a takedown but Grayson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saldejums's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saldejums has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Grayson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grayson advances to mount.
Grayson lands a heavy elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson looking to finish Saldejums with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saldejums!
Grayson with the ground and pound from mount.
Saldejums takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grayson controlling his opponent. #T1#
Grayson looking to control but Saldejums is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Grayson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Saldejums has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Saldejums! #SUB#
Grayson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saldejums is aware though and is defending well.
Saldejums in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grayson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saldejums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grayson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Grayson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saldejums has passed into side control.
Grayson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Saldejums misses with the ground and pound.
Saldejums is looking to take a break and control but Grayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grayson tries to escape but Saldejums is in control. #T3##SU2#
Saldejums has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Saldejums drives through and clinches with Grayson against the cage.
#BC2#
Saldejums escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saldejums shoots in and drives through. Grayson sprawls well.
Dick Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Saldejums.#CL#
Grayson closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Grayson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grayson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Saldejums got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grayson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saldejums has managed to get both his arms back between Grayson's legs - danger averted.
Saldejums with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Saldejums with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saldejums content to stall in guard here.
Saldejums throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Grayson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Saldejums gets to his feet - Grayson follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick Grayson.
I think Grayson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Grayson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Dragusin clinches up against the cage.
Dragusin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragusin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grayson backwards.
Dragusin lands a shoulder strike.
Grayson takes a shot to the head.
Dragusin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragusin scores with a shot to the side of Grayson's head.
Dragusin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dragusin scores with a nice short uppercut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Grayson has eaten all the pies!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragusin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragusin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragusin works on Grayson's body with a couple of short punches.
Grayson looks winded!
Dragusin lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragusin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragusin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Grayson is rocked!
Dragusin lands a shoulder strike.
Grayson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragusin finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dragusin.
Dragusin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Grayson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Grayson drops to his knees and Dragusin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radu Dragusin! |
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