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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artur Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Torrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grygiel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sobota- Za damski h.... Torrance has chosen Black Strobe - I'm a man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
15 - 16 - 1 |
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181 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Grygiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Torrance!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrance tries to clinch up but Grygiel circles away and keeps his distance.
Grygiel fails with the takedown.
Grygiel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grygiel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Torrance tries a body shot but Grygiel blocks it.
Torrance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Torrance - that landed with a thud.
Grygiel takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Artur Grygiel has been cut.
Grygiel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Grygiel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torrance doesn't seem phased though.
Torrance gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torrance wants to take the fight to the mat but Grygiel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torrance.
Grygiel looking to slow down the pace here.
Torrance tries for a takedown but Grygiel manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grygiel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torrance keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grygiel dives in and grabs Torrance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torrance pushes down on Grygiel's head and hops out.
Grygiel misses with a double jab
and Torrance counters with a three punch combo that has Grygiel backing up. Grygiel nods at Torrance to acknowledge the strikes.
Grygiel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torrance counters with a stiff right hand.
Grygiel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torrance makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Torrance wants to clinch
and Grygiel counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grygiel misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grygiel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Grygiel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel throws a leg kick which misses Torrance's front leg but catches the back leg as Torrance tries to avoid it.
Grygiel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torrance counters with a nice uppercut.
Grygiel misses with a lunging right hand
and Grygiel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torrance moves out of range of the strikes.
Grygiel moves into the clinch.
Torrance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torrance scores with a shot to the side of Grygiel's head.
Torrance manages to break the clinch.
Grygiel misses with a wild combination.
Grygiel fails with the takedown
and Torrance counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grygiel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torrance to keep the fight standing.
Torrance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torrance throws a combination. Grygiel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Artur Grygiel's cut is getting worse.
Grygiel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grygiel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grygiel clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Torrance.
A nice left hand lands by Torrance.
Grygiel breaks from the clinch.
Torrance gets a clinch.
Grygiel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grygiel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torrance.
Torrance drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grygiel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel prevents a body shot from Torrance.
Torrance scores with a shoulder strike.
Torrance has Grygiel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grygiel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grygiel tries to pull guard but Torrance holds him up against the cage and eventually Grygiel drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torrance.
Grygiel tries to stall but Torrance uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grygiel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Torrance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torrance lands a damaging elbow.
Grygiel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grygiel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torrance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Artur Grygiel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrance is looking to clinch but Grygiel is avoiding it.
Jack Torrance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torrance slips a jab and a cross from Grygiel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Torrance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Grygiel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grygiel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torrance sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grygiel somewhat.
Artur Grygiel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grygiel works over Torrance's head and body with a nice combination.
Grygiel misses with the combination.
Jack Torrance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grygiel connects with a nice looking jab.
Torrance closes the distance and clinches.
Torrance lands an uppercut.
Grygiel has a couple of punches blocked by Torrance.
Knees to the body from Torrance.
Grygiel jumps guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Torrance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grygiel is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torrance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grygiel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torrance controls the pace.
Torrance wants to pass the guard but Grygiel is keeping the position.
Torrance throws a big right hand that misses.
Torrance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Torrance wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grygiel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grygiel.
Grygiel fails to land with a series of punches.
Grygiel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torrance circles away quickly and effectively.
Torrance slips a jab and a cross from Grygiel.
Grygiel throws a head kick but Torrance moves out of range.
Grygiel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grygiel works over Torrance's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torrance looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grygiel misses with a straight right.
Torrance is looking to clinch but Grygiel is avoiding it.
Torrance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Grygiel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grygiel tries to keep at a distance but Torrance has taken the fight into the clinch.
Torrance lands an elbow just above Grygiel 's eye.
Grygiel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torrance throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grygiel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torrance counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grygiel.
Grygiel rushes Torrance and presses him up against the cage.
Torrance lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grygiel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jack Torrance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torrance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Artur Grygiel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Torrance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torrance lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grygiel backwards.
Torrance lands an elbow just above Grygiel 's eye.
Grygiel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Torrance throws a head punch that misses.
Grygiel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torrance walks away with a smile on his face. Grygiel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Torrance closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grygiel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Grygiel misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Torrance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Artur Grygiel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Grygiel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grygiel swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torrance checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Torrance 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Torrance tries to clinch there but Grygiel circles away.
Artur Grygiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grygiel closes the distance and pushes Torrance back into the cage.
Torrance lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torrance throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grygiel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torrance walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grygiel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torrance lands a shoulder strike.
Torrance lands a shot to the body.
Grygiel jumps guard but Torrance stands there with Grygiel around his waist. Grygiel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torrance lands a hook that snaps the head of Grygiel backwards.
Torrance is trying to drag Grygiel to the mat but Grygiel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Torrance lands a shot to the body.
Torrance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torrance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torrance breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torrance drops Grygiel with a right and a left! Torrance comes rushing in but Grygiel regains his composure and manages to keep Torrance in guard.
Grygiel is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Artur Grygiel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Torrance!
In his post fight interview, Jack Torrance started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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