Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CSW 027 Finyard vs Grant
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Grant lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Finyard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grant sprawls well initially but Finyard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grant is trying is best to control the position here.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Finyard has control of the leg.
Finyard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Grant's thigh. Grant counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Finyard wanted to stand there but Grant had control of the position.
Finyard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Finyard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Finyard is working Grant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grant wants to improve his position but instead Finyard has moved into half guard.
Grant trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Grant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Finyard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Finyard is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Finyard working the head and body with strikes.
Finyard controlling the action here.
Grant won't allow Finyard to pass to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Grant has one foot on Finyard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Finyard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grant quickly recovers to half guard.
Finyard controlling the action here.
Grant is doing well to control the position and prevent Finyard from advancing to side control.
Finyard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finyard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finyard's back!#T3#
Finyard wants to control his opponent's hands but Grant gets his hands free.
Finyard can't escape the position.
Finyard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Grant gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Finyard dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finyard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Finyard's head but Finyard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finyard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Finyard closes the distance and clinches.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Finyard is controlling him.#T4#
Finyard tries to pull guard but Grant holds him up against the cage and eventually Finyard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
Grant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finyard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finyard shoots for a double leg takedown but Grant sprawls well. He's pushed Finyard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grant throws a jab when Finyard was well out of range.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Finyard is just out of range.
Finyard is looking for a counter combo.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Grant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finyard tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Finyard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Finyard persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.
Finyard shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finyard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finyard avoids the head kick by Grant.
A jab from Finyard finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Finyard counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Finyard has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Grant lands a body shot.
Finyard is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Finyard manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Finyard has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Finyard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finyard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finyard prevents Grant from standing back up.
Grant wants to get back to full guard but Finyard has mounted him!
Finyard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grant can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
Grant is working to get back to half guard.
Finyard scoring with strikes but Grant is staying in there.
Finyard lands with some strikes.
Grant is squirming around, avoiding Finyard's attempts to control the action.
Grant tries to reverse the position but Finyard maintains control.#SUB#
Finyard has control of Grant's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grant regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Finyard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grant is looking to escape. #T3#
Grant tries to hold on but Finyard postures up.
Grant taking shots to the head.
Grant can't escape the position.
Grant wants to control but Finyard is having none of it.
Grant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Finyard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Finyard wants to get back to his feet but Grant is holding on tight. #SUB#
Finyard goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grant turns into him and now he's in Finyard's guard.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet but Grant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Finyard wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finyard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grant trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zackary Finyard dominated that second round.
That's time! Finyard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grant lands a jab to Finyard's midsection.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finyard moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Finyard shoots in.
Zackary Finyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finyard is able to avoid easily.
Finyard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grant throws a leg kick but Finyard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grant throws a body punch but Finyard moves out of range.
Finyard closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Finyard pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Finyard moves out of range easily.
Finyard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Finyard tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finyard tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Good leg kick by Grant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Grant misses
and Finyard counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Finyard shoots in.
Finyard shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finyard takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Finyard is rocked!
Finyard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finyard.
Finyard blocks a head kick by Grant.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finyard moves away.
Finyard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Finyard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Finyard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finyard throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely.
Grant looking for a sweep. Not yet Grant, not yet. #T3#
Grant wants to stand up but Finyard is controlling him.
Grant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Finyard wants to get back to his feet.
Grant is looking to take a break and control but Finyard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finyard trying to control here.
Grant trying to advance position but Finyard counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Finyard is adopting a defensive guard.
Finyard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Finyard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.#SU2#
Grant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Finyard, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Finyard blocks the leg kick.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Finyard saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
Our winner, Manus Grant, 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.

Event: CSW 024 Lockwood vs Nico
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grant.
Grant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silva looks for the body kick but Grant saw that one coming.
Grant digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Grant scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looks for the body kick but Grant saw that one coming.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grant if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grant!
Grant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Grant avoids it.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grant lands a head kick!
Grant throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva throws a push kick but Grant slaps the foot to one side.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grant on the side of the head.
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!
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Grant is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva misses with a body kick. #T2#
Grant moves out of range of the body kick.
Grant misses with a head kick. #CL#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Grant. Grant maintains the clinch.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Grant is controlling the position.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a body punch.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Grant has the dominant position.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva misses with a kick to the body
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva. #T3#
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Grant is looking to counter with head kicks.
Grant misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grant takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant lands a head kick!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Grant lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Grant finish him?
Grant takes one to the chin there.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Grant checks a low kick from Silva.
Grant fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silva just manages to avoid it.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva misses with a body kick.
A jab from Silva misses.
Grant throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant misses with a double jab.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant avoids a kick to the body.
Grant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grant thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manus Grant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grant is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Grant wants to clinch.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grant lands the left hand.
Silva avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant misses with a hook.
Silva pushes Grant away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grant will feel that in the morning.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Grant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Manus Grant is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Grant bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grant throws a one two combo.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Grant avoids it.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Grant tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Grant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Grant is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Grant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into Grant's torso.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant blocks the body kick.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grant seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Grant saw it coming and moves away.
Grant checks a low kick from Silva.
Grant thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grant crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Grant gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Grant manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Grant swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva slips a straight right by Grant.
Silva throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant lands with a shot to the body.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grant avoids a kick to the body.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Nice jab there from Grant.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafa Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Grant's side.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva tries to work over Grant's front leg with a kick but Grant checks it.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grant checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva avoids the body shot from Grant.
Silva is trying to counter with his kicks.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva cracks the inside of Grant's front leg.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grant stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant misses with a body shot.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Grant tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva counters with a body kick.#T2#
Silva throws a push kick but Grant slaps the foot to one side.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grant lands a body shot.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant blocks the body kick.
Silva lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Grant will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grant checks a leg kick.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Grant.
Silva tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grant lands an overhand right.
Grant throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva with a jab.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
Silva misses with a body kick. #T4#
Nice body punch from Grant.
Grant throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Grant throws a body kick that misses.
Silva misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva avoids the head kick by Grant.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grant avoids the head kick by Silva.
Grant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grant 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
A very excited looking Manus Grant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CSW 021 Firetrobe vs Lang
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Grant seems unphased.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Grant tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Grant sprawls well.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Grant punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Alvarez swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Alvarez's torso.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grant throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez scores with a nice strike.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant scores with a head kick. Alvarez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grant scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Grant.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Alvarez shrugs it off though.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
A nice side step and Grant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grant.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grant takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Grant.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grant.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side.
Grant scores with a hook.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant is trying to stand up here but Alvarez is controlling him well.
Grant trying to control but Alvarez postures up. #T1##SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Grant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
Alvarez passes to full mount!
You get the feeling that Grant really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alvarez is stalling here but it's allowed Grant to get half guard.
Grant is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position. #SUB#
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.
Grant tries to kick Alvarez off but Alvarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Grant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grant is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grant wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grant wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Grant keeping hold of Alvarez's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Grant pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Grant.#T4#
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Grant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez cracks Grant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Grant's front leg but catches the back leg as Grant tries to avoid it.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Grant.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Grant. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Grant thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Grant takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Grant misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side
and Grant counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Alvarez walks into a jab.#T2#
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez won't allow Grant to get back to his feet.
Grant controlling the position.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving. #ES2#
Grant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Alvarez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the temple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grant as Alvarez tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Eduardo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Grant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grant wants to stand and escape but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez works over Grant with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Grant is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alvarez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Grant working a defensive guard here.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grant 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
Manus Grant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CSW 015 Fiddler vs Bravie
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Andenowski slips a straight right by Grant.
Andenowski lands with a nice body punch.
Andenowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Piotr Andenowski has been cut.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andenowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andenowski.
Grant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andenowski tries to counter by clinching up but Grant breaks away and moves out of range.
Grant throws a right hand that Andenowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Andenowski also avoids with ease.
Grant does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andenowski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grant throws a front kick aimed at Andenowski's knee but Andenowski avoids it well.
Andenowski stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andenowski.#T1#
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Andenowski's torso.
Grant tests Andenowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andenowski lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Andenowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andenowski throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Andenowski.
Grant lands a jab to Andenowski's midsection.
Andenowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andenowski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Andenowski misses the target.#CL2#
Grant has managed to clinch. #BC#
Andenowski breaks the clinch. #T2#
Andenowski avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant avoids the body shot from Andenowski.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andenowski.
Andenowski misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Grant lands but Andenowski takes it in his stride.
Andenowski misses with a double jab.
Andenowski blocks a head kick by Grant.
Andenowski is looking to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Andenowski misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grant lands a two punch combo.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Andenowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andenowski.#T3#
A big left from Andenowski misses. #CL2#
Grant clinches up against the cage.
Grant slows down the pace here.
Andenowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Andenowski can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Grant has Andenowski pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andenowski swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Andenowski swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Andenowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant throws a big counter head kick but Andenowski avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andenowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grant manages to circle out of the way.
Andenowski throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Andenowski throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andenowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andenowski avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andenowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Andenowski's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andenowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Grant with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.#CL2#
Grant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Andenowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Andenowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andenowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant slips a straight right by Andenowski.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andenowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Andenowski is rocked!
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Grant cracks Andenowski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grant has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Andenowski to stand back up!
Oh Andenowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Andenowski to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Grant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manus Grant!
An out of breath Manus Grant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CSW 011 Attano vs Compton
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grant. That did some damage!
A jab from Ramirez misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez feints a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Ramirez scores with a nice strike.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Ramirez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grant misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Ramirez finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Grant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramirez to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant stuns Ramirez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Ramirez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramirez finds it's way round the side to connect with Grant's head.
Grant is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez thuds his right hand into Grant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant motions for Ramirez to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Manus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grant. Grant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Grant.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Grant scores with a nice right hand.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Grant lands.
Grant takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant misses the jab.
Grant digs a good body shot into Ramirez's ribs.
Grant misses with a looping left.#T3#
Ramirez throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramirez.#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez punishes Grant's body with a nice straight punch.
Grant blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez lands a jab to Grant's midsection.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back.
Grant digs a good body shot into Ramirez's ribs.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant. #T4#
Ramirez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant works Ramirez's body with a nice hook.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramirez connects with a jab.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Grant scores with a three punch combo!
Grant takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grant to score with a decent uppercut.
Grant throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant walks into a straight right hand from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez tries to work over Grant's front leg with a kick but Grant checks it.
Ramirez throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Ramirez's head back.
Grant walks into a jab.#T1#
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Ramirez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant is looking to clinch.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Grant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Manus Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Nice jab there from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramirez lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
Grant thuds his shin into the meat of Ramirez's side.
Ramirez digs a good hook to Grant's body.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Grant looks for the body kick but Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Grant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Grant's front leg but catches the back leg as Grant tries to avoid it.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Grant.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Jab from Grant.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a jab.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Grant.
Ramirez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Ramirez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Grant throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez's calf.
Ramirez cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramirez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grant's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramirez.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Grant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramirez with a jab.
Grant needs to keep his hands up - Ramirez had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramirez.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grant is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Ramirez throws a sloppy body shot
and Grant counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Ramirez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Grant.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramirez! But no joy.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramirez.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Grant lands with a cross.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramirez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Ramirez connects with the punch.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grant has time to react.#T3#
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramirez! But no joy.
Ramirez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grant eats them both and turns towards Ramirez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grant connects with a high kick.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramirez in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Grant down.
Ramirez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grant napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Grant sneaks out the side door and pushes Ramirez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Grant.
Ramirez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez motions for Grant to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Decent striking displayed by Ramirez there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Ramirez.
I think Ramirez 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Ramirez!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Ramirez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CSW 007 Hardacre vs Speed
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant scores with a spinning back kick!
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant lands a body shot.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva. #T1#
Grant throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva looks to throw a body kick
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick. #KD2#
Grant lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Grant takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Grant lands a brutal head kick. Silva looks out on his feet and Grant throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Manus Grant!
During a confident post fight interview, Manus Grant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CSW 003 Attano vs Sharp
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Grant cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Grant scores with a four punch combination!
Grant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A swing and a miss from Grant.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Silva. #KD2#
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Grant tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Grant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Grant is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Oh Grant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Grant counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva throws a low kick but Grant avoids it.
Silva keeps Grant at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grant is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Grant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range. #KD2#
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Grant tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Grant back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant lands with a right hand.
Grant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva tries a low kick but Grant avoids it.
Grant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva looks for the body kick but Grant saw that one coming.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grant checks it well.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Grant finish him?
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Nice body kick there by Grant.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva looks for the body kick but Grant saw that one coming.
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into Grant's torso.
Grant does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Silva.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Grant moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Silva pushes Grant away with a front kick.
Silva looks for the body kick but Grant saw that one coming.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grant will feel that in the morning.
Grant avoids a kick to the body.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Grant avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grant checks it well.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Grant lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafa Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Silva down.
Grant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Silva keeps Grant at a distance using the push kick.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Grant moved away.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grant misses with a head kick. #T1#
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Grant.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Rafa Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Grant bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Grant moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Grant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Grant misses
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Grant checks it.
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Grant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Silva.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Silva is looking to chop away at Grant's legs.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant jabs at Silva's body.#T3#
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grant closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Grant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grant takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Grant swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Grant shrugs it off though.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Grant manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafa Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grant throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grant's head.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
It looked like Grant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva.
Silva is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Silva avoids the body shot from Grant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Silva cracks the inside of Grant's front leg.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick.
Grant swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Grant blocks the body kick.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Silva avoids the head kick by Grant.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva lands a head kick! #CUT2#
Manus Grant's cut is getting worse.
Grant punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat.
Silva slips a jab from Grant.
Silva follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva misses the jab.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Grant throws a nice head kick!
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Grant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grant.
Grant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grant misses with a leg kick.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva misses with a low kick.
Grant avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Grant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
A right-left combo lands from Grant.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Grant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grant throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
A head kick misses from Silva.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Grant is looking for a counter combo.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manus Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafa Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva throws a head kick that Grant semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Grant down.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafa Silva.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafa Silva!

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vic Stone and Manus Grant. Stone comes to the cage accompanied by George Thorogood - Bad to the Bone. Grant has chosen Thunderstruck - AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

170 cm
27 yrs
157 lbs

170 cm
38 yrs
140 lbs

Stone

Grant

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Vic Stone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Manus Grant!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Stone moves into range and clinches up with Grant.

Stone jumps guard.

Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Grant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
Stone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grant controls the pace.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Stone looking for subs off his back but Grant has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grant trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (0) vs (3) Grant
We've been hearing good reports from Stone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Grant controlling from mount.
Grant wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Grant content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to get to half guard.
Grant moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stone (0) vs (6) Grant
Grant controlling well, preventing Stone from escaping the position.
Stone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stone gets full guard.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (0) vs (9) Grant
Grant is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Grant trying to control the position but Stone is working away.
Grant passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stone!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Stone (0) vs (11) Grant
Stone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Stone looking for a guillotine here but Grant defends easily.
Grant trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grant's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (11) Grant
Grant wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Grant trying to control the position.

Stone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Stone has gone for a leg lock! Grant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stone's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (13) Grant
Grant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grant trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Grant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grant has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Grant slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.

Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Stone is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Grant controlling from the top position.
Grant looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (4) vs (13) Grant
Stone wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone advances to half guard.
Stone trying to control the pace.

Stone is looking for a kimura but Grant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stone to get the leverage.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Stone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
Grant trying to control here.
Grant is looking to improve his position.

Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Grant is defending well.
Grant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stone pushes down on Grant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.

Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.
Grant trying to control here.

Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.
Grant gets back to full guard.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone slips nicely into half guard.
Stone prevents Grant from improving his position.

Stone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stone.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but Grant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grant tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.

Stone is working for a kimura here but Grant manages to reverse the position and he's now in Stone's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stone (4) vs (15) Grant
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Grant is sitting in close to Stone's body. Stone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Grant is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Grant is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stone.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vic Stone!
Vic Stone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stellario Favelli and Manus Grant. Grant has chosen Thunderstruck - AC/DC as his entrance music. Manus Grant is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

185 cm
20 yrs
170 lbs

170 cm
37 yrs
140 lbs

Favelli

Grant

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Stellario Favelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manus Grant!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Grant instigates a clinch.
Grant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Favelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Favelli is working for takedown but Grant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grant has Favelli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Favelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Favelli has Grant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Favelli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stellario Favelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Grant.
Favelli is working for takedown but Grant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Favelli is defending well.

Favelli lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Favelli (2) vs (0) Grant
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Favelli wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant trying to control the position here.
Favelli trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Favelli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Favelli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Favelli (5) vs (0) Grant
Grant is looking to reverse the position.
Grant regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Favelli seems content to control.
Favelli tries to pass to full mount but Grant defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Favelli is working for a kimura but Grant is defending it quite comfortably.
Grant wants to improve his position but Favelli is controlling well.
Grant is refusing to be controlled, as Favelli sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favelli prevents Grant from improving his position.

Favelli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Favelli.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Favelli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Favelli wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Grant is trying to get back to full guard.
Favelli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant keeping control of the position.
Favelli is thwarting Grant's attempts to control the position.
Grant is refusing to be controlled, as Favelli sits in half guard.
Grant won't allow Favelli to pass to mount.
Favelli slows the pace down in half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Favelli is working away from the top position though.
Favelli is looking to stall here but Grant recovers full guard.
Grant controlling Favelli's posture.
Favelli preventing the sweep.
Grant controls Favelli momentarily but Favelli frees himself.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Favelli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grant controlling Favelli's posture.
Grant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Favelli trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Favelli wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Favelli is stalling in the full guard.
Grant wants to sweep here but Favelli controlling him for the moment.
Favelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Favelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Favelli content to stall in guard here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Favelli won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Grant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Favelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Favelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Favelli passes Grant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grant is not content to let Favelli control the position.
Favelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Favelli is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Favelli is one step ahead there.
Favelli is stalling in the full guard.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Favelli is one step ahead there.
Favelli is stalling in the full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Favelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Grant 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.
Favelli postures up.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Favelli from controlling successfully.
Grant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Favelli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Favelli (5) vs (2) Grant
Favelli is adopting a defensive guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Favelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Favelli 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.
Favelli is controlling Grant's posture.

Favelli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grant defends it easily.

Favelli is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Favelli is retaining full guard.
Grant won't allow Favelli to sweep him here.
Grant stays in close to Favelli's body and controls the position.
Grant won't allow Favelli to sweep him here.
Favelli pulls Grant in close to prevent any damage.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Favelli is keeping the position for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Favelli wants to sweep but no luck.
Grant controlling from the top position.
Favelli trying to keep a closed guard but Grant is proving a slippery customer.

Favelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Favelli wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Favelli takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.

Event: DUEL#44 Grant vs Ibaka
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Ibaka misses with a looping right.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant feints and then cracks Ibaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibaka down.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Grant misses
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Grant misses
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ibaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ibaka avoids it.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ibaka misses the shot to the body.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Ibaka.
Grant takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Ibaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibaka's head.
Grant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant thumps Ibaka with a low kick.
Grant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
A jab from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibaka.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant lands a head kick. Ibaka smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Serge Ibaka has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ibaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grant on the side of the head.
Ibaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Ibaka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant is looking to wear down Ibaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibaka manages to avoid it.
Grant throws a series of punches but Ibaka avoids them all with ease.
Ibaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Grant lands a nice hook to Ibaka's body. Ibaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ibaka scores with a body shot.
Ibaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Grant's head.#CL2#
Ibaka has managed to clinch.
Grant trying to control the position but instead, Ibaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grant into the cage.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibaka looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Grant lands a jab.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibaka throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grant with a body shot.
Ibaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ibaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ibaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibaka.
Grant throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Grant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibaka scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Grant is rocked!
Ibaka moves away from the strike by Grant.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ibaka!
Oh Grant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibaka takes one on the button.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibaka throws out the jab.
Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibaka counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant seems to have got his legs back now.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Serge Ibaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Ibaka.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibaka in his tracks.
Grant slips a jab from Ibaka.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibaka.
Grant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Ibaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Grant misses with a body shot
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Ibaka's torso.
Grant throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ibaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Ibaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Ibaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Grant slips a straight right by Ibaka.
Grant looks to land a combination but Ibaka avoids it well.
Ibaka throws a series of strikes that have Grant backpedaling.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grant momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Ibaka. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Ibaka rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ibaka has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ibaka misses with some punches. #T2#
Ibaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grant.
Ibaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Ibaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ibaka blocks it with crossed arms.
Ibaka stalling against the cage.
Ibaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Grant.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grants head. #CUT2#
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
Grant looking to stall.
A short left from Ibaka. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Ibaka has him pressed against the cage.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ibaka.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ibaka as Grant tries to tie him up.
Serge Ibaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibaka presses Grant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant stalling in the clinch but Ibaka improves position.
Ibaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Ibaka avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Ibaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant darts in trying to clinch
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Ibaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibaka cracks Grant with a good jab.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Grant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grant gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ibaka gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Ibaka! Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
Serge Ibaka decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: DUEL#37 Pinaglabanan vs Ibaka
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lannister or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant, which made it look bad.
We've been informed that Lannister has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Lannister gets a takedown into half guard.
Grant trying to control but Lannister postures up.
Lannister thows a huge punch but Grant dodges it nicely.
Grant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grant.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Lannister prevents Grant from getting back to his feet.
Lannister is looking to work some ground and pound but Grant has wrist control.
Grant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lannister manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant content to stall in guard here.
Grant wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lannister is keeping the position for now.
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck.
Lannister is pulling down on Grant's head. It's preventing any offense from Grant, at least for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grant stays in close to Lannister's body and controls the position.
Lannister lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Grant trying to keep a closed guard but Lannister is proving a slippery customer.
Grant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant wants to stand but Lannister is controlling the position.
Grant controls Lannister momentarily but Lannister frees himself.
Lannister working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grant's head.#T3#
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lannister wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Grant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lannister trying to control but Grant postures up.
Well, if Grant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Grant is going to stand back up. #T4#
Grant is thwarting Lannister's attempts to control the position.
Grant stalling away here and it's allowed Lannister to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grant wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lannister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant wants to pass the guard but Lannister is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manus Grant will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Lannister takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lannister gets slowly back to his feet.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lannister in his tracks.
Lannister throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grant on the side of the head.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lannister drives through with a takedown into Grant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lannister throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely.
Grant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant is looking to stand up but Lannister won't let him. #T1#
Lannister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grant postures up.
Lannister is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grant passes Lannister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lannister wants to get back to full guard.
Grant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant trying to pass the guard but Lannister defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lannister wants to control but Grant is keeping busy.
Lannister keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lannister knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lannister tries to get to full guard but Grant has control of the leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Grant is looking for a kimura but Lannister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grant to get the leverage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lannister shoots in but no luck this time.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lannister looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Grant throws a head kick that Lannister semi-blocks.
Grant throws a head kick that misses
letting Lannister counter with a right hand.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Lannister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lannister thumps Grant with a low kick.#CL2#
Lannister closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lannister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lannister throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
Lannister lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Grant stuns Lannister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant cracks the inside of Lannister's front leg.
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lannister to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Lannister lands.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.
Grant is looking to wear down Lannister with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Lannister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lannister at a distance.
Grant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lannister looks to throw a body kick
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manus Grant will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lannister closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grant counters with a series of strikes. Lannister will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lannister shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
and Lannister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lannister is looking to clinch.
Grant throws a body punch but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grant throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.
Grant throws a body punch but Lannister moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister tries to clinch up.
Lannister scoring well with a low kick there.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Lannister lands a head kick. Grant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lannister.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Lannister throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Lannister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Lannister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lannister managing to block the knees to the body from Grant. #BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lannister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.#CL2#
Lannister moves into the clinch.
Grant trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Grant prevents a body shot from Lannister.
Grant taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Lannister closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grant to the mat! Grant manages to get full guard. #ES#
Grant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant looks for the body kick but Lannister saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Lannister misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Lannister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.
Lannister lands with a shot to the body.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.
Manus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.#T3#
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant misses with a combination
and Lannister counters with a good low kick that Grant was not able to check.
Grant jabs Lannister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Lannister on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Lannister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lannister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Grant lands but Lannister takes it in his stride. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Lannister checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Grant backs off Lannister throws a huge counter combo but Grant manages to avoid it all.
Lannister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lannister throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lannister let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Lannister on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Lannister lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
Grant takes a swing at Lannister's ribcage but misses.
Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.#KD2#
Nice combo by Lannister! Oh, that's hurt him - Grant falls to the canvas and Lannister follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Grant is rocked!

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 Manus Grant.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grant, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
Manus Grant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#35 Riccuito vs Heidegger
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Longworth has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a head kick. That will keep Longworth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Longworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Longworth misses with an uppercut.
Longworth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Longworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Longworth!
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grant is looking for the big counter here.
Grant scores with a nice body kick.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Longworth misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant feints a counter leg kick.
Longworth tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longworth missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Longworth at a distance.
Grant jabs at Longworth's body.
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab. #T1#
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant punishes Longworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Longworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant blocks a jab.#CL2#
Grant gets a clinch.
Grant scores with a hook to the body.
Longworth lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Longworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
We've been told by Longworth's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Longworth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Grant sneaks out the side door and pushes Longworth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Longworth.
Longworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant lands a head kick!
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.#T2#
Longworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Longworth rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Longworth gets tackled into the cage by Grant. Grant maintains the clinch.
Grant misses with some punches.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Longworth working aggressively here.
Grant scores with a shot to the side of Longworth's head.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longworth avoids a wild elbow strike from Grant.
Longworth throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Grant.
Grant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Longworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Longworth can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Longworth.
Grant blocking some punches.
Longworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards. #T3#
Longworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Longworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Longworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Longworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Longworth misses its intended target.
Grant throws a big counter head kick but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant avoids the head kick by Longworth. #T4#
Grant wants to clinch up but Longworth keeps it at a distance.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant scores with a head kick. Longworth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant lands a jab to Longworth's midsection.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longworth's head backwards.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longworth throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Longworth looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant scores with a kick to the midsection.
Longworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Longworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grant slips under a jab from Longworth.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Longworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant punishes Longworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Longworth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Longworth getting side control.
Grant is looking to control Longworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Longworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Longworth working Grant over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Grant kicks Longworth off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longworth moves away.
Longworth lands with a nice body punch.
Longworth swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grant slips under a jab.
Longworth avoids the head kick by Grant.
Longworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Longworth moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Longworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longworth throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant throws a head kick but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth cracks Grant with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Grant. #T2#
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Longworth throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Grant.
Grant cracks Longworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant thumps Longworth with a low kick.
Longworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Longworth lands with an overhand left.
Longworth misses with a looping left.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant slips a straight right by Longworth.#T3#
Grant connects with a high kick.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Grant scores with a nice body kick.
Grant sizes up Longworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Longworth - just one landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grant.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth scores with a nice head shot.
Longworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant throws out a counter right but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Longworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant swings for the body but Longworth moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLongworth.
Longworth lands with a nice combination. Grant backs away looking to recover.
Longworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longworth shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longworth scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Longworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Longworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Longworth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manus Grant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Grant moves into the clinch.
Longworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Longworth on the inside.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longworth avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longworth.
Longworth tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Longworth back against the cage.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Longworth backwards.
Longworth swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Longworth jumps into guard, dragging Grant to the mat.
Longworth wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grant stays in close to Longworth's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grant is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Longworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Grant wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving. #SUB#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant slips nicely into half guard.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Grant is going to stand back up.
Longworth is refusing to be controlled, as Grant sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Grant seems content to control.
Longworth is in trouble now - Grant has advanced to mount!
Grant trying to control but Longworth is having none of it. #T3#
Grant avoids the attempt from Longworth to control.
Grant looking to control but Longworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Longworth is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant trying to control but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longworth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Grant wants to control the action but instead Longworth gets a body lock and reverses into Grant's guard! Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manus Grant.
Well Grant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
A victorious Manus Grant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Gaultier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaultier's sensitive parts.
Grant moves forwards but Gaultier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaultier moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
As Grant looks to move away, Gaultier throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
Grant takes a swing at Gaultier's ribcage but misses.
Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Gaultier counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grant checks a leg kick.
Gaultier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Grant.
A head kick by Grant misses
and Gaultier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaultier moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Gaultier gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gaultier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grants head.
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaultier avoids the damage to the body.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Gaultier avoids the body shot from Grant. #T1#
Gaultier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gaultier tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaultier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaultier misses with a two punch combination.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grant thuds his shin into the meat of Gaultier's side.
Gaultier takes one to the chin there.
Gaultier lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grant walks into a straight right hand from Gaultier.
A big right from Grant misses. #CL#
Grant gets tackled into the cage by Gaultier. Gaultier maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gaultier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Gaultier lands a left hand.
Gaultier misses with a body punch.
Grant has had enough of the clinch but Gaultier keeps him there for the moment.
Grant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaultier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Gaultier. #T2#
Gaultier misses with a body punch.
Gaultier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Gaultier has Grant pressed against the cage.
Grant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage.
Gaultier lands a body shot.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Gaultier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaultier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaultier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant looking to stall.
Grant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a right hand.
Gaultier pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaultier.
Gaultier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Gaultier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaultier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaultier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaultier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
A short uppercut from Gaultier. #ROC#
Grant is rocked!#BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaultier finish him?
Nice shot by Gaultier.
Grant misses with a head kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaultier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grant's calf.
Grant seems to have recovered his senses.
Grant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant works Gaultier's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Gaultier.
Gaultier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier is looking to counter punch.
Gaultier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaultier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Gaultier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaultier tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gaultier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaultier lands a nice looking body kick.
Grant thuds a left hand into Gaultier's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gaultier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaultier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.#CL#
Gaultier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaultier.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaultier.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Gaultier misses with some punches. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaultier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Gaultier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the body.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.#T1#
Grant swings for the body but Gaultier moves out of range.
Grant swings for the body but Gaultier moves out of range.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyon Gaultier is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaultier moves away.
Gaultier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Grant. That snapped Gaultier's head back.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaultier.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gaultier rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaultier, as that shot connected.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Gaultier.
Gaultier scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaultier misses with the combination.
Grant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant looks to throw a body kick
and Gaultier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Grant throws a body kick that misses
and Gaultier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Gaultier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaultier tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaultier doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Gaultier is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gaultier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Gaultier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Gaultier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Gaultier clinches up against the cage.
Grant being controlled against the cage.
Gaultier blocks the elbow strike.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaultier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lyon Gaultier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gaultier digs a right hand into Grant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grant's gas tank.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Gaultier.
Gaultier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Grant is trying to push Gaultier away but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gaultier lands with a light punch inside.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaultier is stalling here.
A short right from Gaultier on the inside.
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grant is trying to push Gaultier away but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gaultier lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaultier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaultier lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaultier throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
A body shot lands from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards. #T4#
Gaultier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head.
Gaultier has Grant pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaultier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Gaultier.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grant misses with an elbow over the top.
Grant misses with some punches.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gaultier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Gaultier lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Gaultier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Gaultier as he connects with a hook.
Gaultier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaultier lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Gaultier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grant on the side of the head.
Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaultier closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Grant! Gaultier dives in looking to finish! Grant is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyon Gaultier!
Lyon Gaultier tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DUEL#30 Silver vs Fredriksson
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Mendes moved out of range nicely.
Grant slips a straight right by Mendes.
Mendes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendes jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grant slips a straight right by Mendes.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendes momentarily.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Mendes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant misses with the body kick
and Mendes counters with a straight right hand.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Mendes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grant swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range. #T1#
Grant throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Mendes ducks down to avoid it.
Mendes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grant's hands.
A big right from Mendes misses.
Mendes throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Mendes misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendes looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Mendes.
Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mendes throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Mendes cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant wants to clinch.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendes rather than just go for the knockout.
Grant takes one on the button.#T2##CL#
Mendes darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendes as he connects with a hook.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Mendes.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Mendes misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Mendes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendes lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grant tries to clinch up but Mendes circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Mendes coming out on top.
Mendes throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Mendes tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Mendes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.
Grant with a jab.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grant eats them both and turns towards Mendes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mendes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grant stuns Mendes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendes scores with a punch to the head.
Mendes lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Grant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant throws a push kick but Mendes slaps the foot to one side.
Mendes misses with a straight right.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Mendes misses with a looping left.
Mendes stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendes looks to land a body kick but Grant moved away.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant blocks a head kick by Mendes.
Mendes lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Mendes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Mendes.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Grant.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendes misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Mendes misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Mendes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Grant blocks a head kick by Mendes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Mendes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant tries to land a body kick
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendes lands with a cross.
Mendes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant slips a straight right by Mendes.
A slow jab from Mendes misses its intended target.
Mendes misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant connects with the punch.
Mendes lands a jab to the head.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Grant.
A head kick misses from Mendes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes blocks the body kick.
Mendes tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Grant moves forwards but Mendes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mendes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Mendes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendes throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chad Mendes is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Mendes defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant thuds his right hand into Mendes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mendes connects with the punch.
Mendes misses with an uppercut.
Mendes throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.#T2#
Grant lands a nice hook to Mendes's body. Mendes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Mendes throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mendes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendes.
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut there from Mendes.
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mendes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendes throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant walks into a jab.
Jab by Mendes.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Grant.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
It looked like Mendes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Mendes counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
Mendes misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendes moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendes throws out the jab.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant lands the left hand.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Nice cross by Mendes.
Mendes tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendes wants to clinch.#T4#
Grant throws a body kick that misses
and Mendes counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Mendes finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Mendes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Mendes rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendes tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendes misses the target.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mendes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grant backs up against the cage.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Mendes is rocked!
Whack! Grant lands a heavy head kick that drops Mendes. The ref tackles Grant to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mendes was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Manus Grant!
An out of breath Manus Grant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#22 Business vs Adrian
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patton.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Patton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grant with a body shot.
Patton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Grant works over Patton's head and body with a nice combination.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Patton's torso.
Patton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Patton is out of range.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant throws a right and a left that Patton avoids nicely.
Patton lands with a shot to the body.
Patton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Grant gets caught napping as Patton dives in and scores a takedown. Grant manages to retain guard.
Grant pulls Patton in to control the position.
Grant is looking to stand up but Patton isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Patton wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Patton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Patton trying to control but Grant postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grant performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Grant stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Patton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grant defends it well.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Grant throws a right hand that Patton ducks under and follows up with a left that Patton also avoids with ease.
Patton throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.
Grant moves forwards but Patton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Patton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant counters with a head kick. That will keep Patton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
Grant slips under a jab from Patton.
Nice cross by Patton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton digs a good hook to Grant's body. #TD2#
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patton stopping the sweep attempt from Grant.
Grant has momentary wrist control but Patton slips an elbow through the middle.#ES#
Grant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Patton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Patton can't get the takedown.
Patton managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Patton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant lands an elbow inside that Patton shrugs off. #T3#
Patton managing to block the knees to the body from Grant. #BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant defending well as Patton loads up on a big left hand.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
Grant walks into a left hand.
Patton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Patton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant tries a low kick but Patton avoids it.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patton.
A counter left hand to the body from Grant misses its target.
Manus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Patton.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patton digs a good body shot into Grant's ribs.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Patton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Patton misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Grant.
And Patton tries to counter it with a takedown but Grant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Grant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant throws a body punch but Patton moves out of range.
Patton looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Patton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Patton with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant throws a good cross that connects.
Patton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grant connects with a leg kick. Patton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Patton lands a nice looking body shot.
Manus Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patton with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Patton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Patton getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton lands strikes from half guard.
Patton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grant is trying to control but can't.
Grant is looking to escape.
Grant is staying active underneath Patton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grant taking some punishment here, with Patton in his half guard.
Patton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patton. #T1#
Patton drops an elbow to the side of Grant's head. #ROC2#
Grant is rocked!
Patton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Grant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patton is keen to just control but Grant is a slippery customer.
Patton lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Grant! More strikes land and this one is all over! Patton jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Patton!
A victorious Rick Patton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Rob avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant connects with a body shot that sends Rob's belly button to the back.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grant. #ROC2#
Rob is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mad Rob has been cut.
Rob blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
And Rob counters with a quick kick to the body but Grant blocks it.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rob dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Rob throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Rob there.
Rob avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a head kick but Rob moves out of range.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant slips a straight right by Rob.
Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rob rather than just go for the knockout.
Rob lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Grant misses with a body shot.
Rob is looking to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Rob.
Rob avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Rob throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant throws a body punch but Rob moves out of range.
Rob tries to counter by clinching up but Grant breaks away and moves out of range.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Rob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rob takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Rob counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Grant.
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rob.
Grant lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Rob.#T2#
Rob throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rob wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rob walks into a jab.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Rob fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rob's head.
Oh Rob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rob wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rob looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Rob seems to have got his legs back now.
Rob blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant misses with the combination.
Grant throws a leg kick but Rob checks it.
As Grant tries to get set, Rob tries to push him back and clinch up but Grant manages to avoid the attempt.
Rob throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Grant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rob throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but Rob blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rob.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rob. #BC#
Rob breaks from the clinch.
Grant connects with a nice looking jab.
Rob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Rob is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rob slips under a jab from Grant.
Rob lands with a cross.
Grant tries to land a front kick but Rob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rob is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Rob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Grant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rob.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Rob uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Grant tries to get set, Rob tries to push him back and clinch up but Grant manages to avoid the attempt.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant swings for the body but Rob moves out of range.
Rob misses with a two punch combination.
Rob misses with a body kick.
Rob has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.
Rob really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Grant moves into the clinch successfully.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rob throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Rob working aggressively here.
Grant is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rob scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Rob manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mad Rob's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Grant rushes Rob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rob manages to break the clinch.
Grant swings for the body but Rob moves out of range.
As Grant tries to get set, Rob tries to push him back and clinch up but Grant manages to avoid the attempt.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Grant defending well as Rob loads up on a big left hand.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rob misses with a body shot
and Rob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rob scores with a nice strike.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant avoids the body shot from Rob.
Rob walks into a jab.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rob avoids the head kick by Grant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Rob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rob tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grant manages to circle out of the way.
Grant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Rob missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Rob misses.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rob throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws a leg kick but Rob sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rob keeps Grant at a distance using the push kick.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Rob avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grant. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rob moves away.
Rob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant 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.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rob throws out the jab.
Rob moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Rob was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Rob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rob walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rob throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Rob saw that one coming.
Rob was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Rob takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rob scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
Rob misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Rob misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rob misses with a looping left.
Rob lands the left hand.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rob.
It looked like Rob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant takes a swing at Rob's ribcage but misses.
Rob blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rob moves out of range of the body kick.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rob.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rob moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Rob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant swings for the body but Rob moves out of range.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Rob fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Rob with a hook.
Rob shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Rob moves into the clinch.
Grant avoids a wild elbow strike from Rob.#T4#
Grant lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Rob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Rob on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Rob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rob avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Rob seems unphased.
Rob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Rob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grant.
Rob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Rob.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Rob moved out of range.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rob.
Rob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rob feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mad Rob's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Grant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grant blocks a head kick by Rob.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Rob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Rob is just out of range.
Rob feinted with a counter takedown.
Rob blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rob moves away.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Rob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Rob.
Grant throws a fast counter high kick but Rob manages to duck under it in time.
Rob's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Rob throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rob checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rob manages to avoid it.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Rob uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rob looks for the body kick but Grant saw that one coming.
Grant digs a good body shot into Rob's ribs.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rob throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Rob misses.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Rob is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
Grant avoids the head kick by Rob.
Grant staying out of range there.
Rob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rob tries a head kick but it misses.
Rob lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rob slips a jab from Grant.
Rob throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rob stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant throws a series of punches but Rob avoids them all with ease.
Grant moves out of range as Rob strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rob.
Rob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rob moves away.
Grant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rob's calf.
Rob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rob cracks Grant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Rob counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Rob manages to break the clinch.
Rob takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rob throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant checks a leg kick.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Rob moves out of range easily.
Rob is looking to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch.#T3#
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant slips under a jab from Rob.
Rob swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Rob throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Good standup being displayed there by Rob as he connects with a hook.
Rob throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant slips a jab from Rob.
Rob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Rob is out of range.
Grant scores with a one two! Rob had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rob checks it well. #T4#
Grant throws a wild body kick that Rob sees coming a mile off.
Grant throws a hook but Rob avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mad Rob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant swings for the body but Rob moves out of range.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rob is looking for a counter combo.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rob.
Rob throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Rob works over Grant's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rob manages to avoid it.
Grant with a hook.
Rob connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Grant is rocked!
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rob was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Rob finish him?
Rob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rob throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manus Grant.
I've got Grant 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
Manus Grant thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#15 Blaine vs Anderson
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Grant throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
It appears Frazier was looking to counter with a kick there.
Grant throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Frazier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Frazier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frazier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier moves out of range of the body kick.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant lands a high kick!
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frazier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Grant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frazier if he has to take too many more of those.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Frazier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Frazier.
Grant tries to bum rush Frazier with a series of wild strikes but Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant scoring well with a low kick there.
Frazier scores with a spinning back kick!
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frazier pushes Grant away with a front kick.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Frazier's head coaches at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grant throws a leg kick but Frazier sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Frazier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Frazier misses.
Frazier tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Frazier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Grant throws Frazier to one side and escapes!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Frazier moves out of range easily.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Grant blocks a head kick by Frazier.
Frazier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frazier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Grant. #T3#
Frazier slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frazier has time to react.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant 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. #TD#
Frazier shoots in and bounces Grant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grant is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frazier dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant is trying to buck Frazier off.#T4#
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Grant wants to control but Frazier postures up.#SUB#
Frazier is trying to get an arm triangle but Grant is defending well.
Frazier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Grant is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
A head kick misses from Grant.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grant. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.#TD#
Grant tries to sprawl but Frazier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grant wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Grant holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grant.
Frazier is stalling in the full guard.
Grant wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Grant is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Frazier is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frazier is working hard here to advance position.
Frazier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grant is working away from the top position though.
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Grant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frazier tries to kick Grant off but Grant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grant trying to control the action but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Frazier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frazier is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier pulls Grant in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Frazier looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Grant stands up and waves to Frazier to follow him.
Grant tries to land a body kick
and Frazier counters with a left to the body.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Frazier jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frazier is looking to wear down Grant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frazier under the eye.
Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Frazier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grant misses with a body punch
letting Frazier counter with a right hand. #T4#
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Frazier.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Grant misses with a hook
and Frazier counters with a left to the body.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Frazier drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier scores with a head kick.
Frazier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frazier off to one side.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Frazier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Frazier moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frazier momentarily.
Frazier swinging wildly here. #T1#
Frazier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant scores with a head kick.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frazier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frazier slips a straight right by Grant.
Frazier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frazier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Frazier moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Grant is pressed up against the cage. Frazier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grant down to the mat. Grant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grant avoids the head kick by Frazier.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Frazier seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frazier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frazier's sensitive parts.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Grant looks to move away, Frazier throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Frazier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant lands a jab to Frazier's midsection.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant scores with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frazier.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Frazier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Frazier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grant manages to circle out of the way.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Frazier throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.#T3#
Grant tries to work over Frazier's front leg with a kick but Frazier checks it.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Frazier misses its target.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Frazier's torso.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frazier throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frazier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grant.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant is looking to land body kicks.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grant misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant. #T4##CL#
Frazier moves into the clinch.
Frazier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grant is defending well.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frazier's head.
Mo Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frazier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frazier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant throws a front kick that sends Frazier stumbling back into the cage.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grant 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
After winning the bout, Manus Grant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#13 Silver vs Jordan
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Grant with a jab.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Grant misses.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant throws a series of punches but Kutsoo avoids them all with ease.
Kutsoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Kutsoo persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grant.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Kutsoo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Kutsoo sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Kutsoo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grant sprawls well initially but Kutsoo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Grant manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kutsoo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutsoo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grant after a bit of a struggle.
Kutsoo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grant is looking to control Kutsoo's arms but Kutsoo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grant has his back to the cage.
Kutsoo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grant pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Grant tries to bum rush Kutsoo with a series of wild strikes but Kutsoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grant sprawls and moves away.
Grant throws a head kick that half lands.
Grant throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Kutsoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Grant pushes Kutsoo off and gets back to his feet.
Kutsoo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutsoo lands a couple of digs.
Grant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Grant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kutsoo is refusing to be controlled, as Grant sits in half guard. #T2#
Grant is controlling the pace.
Grant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kutsoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutsoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Grant is trying to control the action in half guard but Kutsoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Kutsoo gets back to full guard.
Kutsoo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grant wants to pass the guard but Kutsoo is keeping the position.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutsoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Grant stands and steps away. Kutsoo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant wants to clinch up but Kutsoo keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kutsoo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Grant kicks Kutsoo off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws a nice head kick!
Grant misses with a body shot. #TD#
Kutsoo shoots in and bounces Grant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kutsoo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grant manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kutsoo has Grant in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Grant decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Grant takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutsoo shoots and misses
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kutsoo shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick by Grant misses #TD#
and Kutsoo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kutsoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutsoo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutsoo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kutsoo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Grant pushing down on Kutsoo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grant tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU2#
Grant postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kutsoo to stand up. #T1##TD#
Kutsoo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grant!
Grant can't do much from the bottom here.
Kutsoo working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Kutsoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kutsoo.
Grant is looking to regain half guard here but Kutsoo keeps moving and retains side control.
Kutsoo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant tries to pass to full mount but Kutsoo defends it. #T2#
Kutsoo is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant is pressing down on Kutsoo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kutsoo is holding on for now.
Grant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grant is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Kutsoo manages to get to full guard.
Grant looking to sit in guard and control but Kutsoo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Grant is trying to control the action in half guard but Kutsoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kutsoo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kutsoo.
Manus Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Grant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kutsoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grant has managed to get both his arms back between Kutsoo's legs - danger averted.
Kutsoo 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.#SUB#
Kutsoo looking for a guillotine here but Grant defends easily. #T4#
Kutsoo being controlled here, momentarily.
Kutsoo looking to control.
Grant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jarni Kutsoo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kutsoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kutsoo tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kutsoo or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant, which made it look bad.
Kutsoo darts in looking for a takedown but Grant gets double underhooks and turns Kutsoo into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant thuds a left hand into Kutsoo's body.
Jarni Kutsoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kutsoo closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Kutsoo pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Grant lands but Kutsoo takes it in his stride.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Kutsoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kutsoo.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kutsoo doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kutsoo blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Grant moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grant lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Kutsoo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kutsoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grant scores with the left hand. Kutsoo knows he should have avoided that one.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Grant tries to sprawl out of it but Kutsoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant looks to land a combination but Kutsoo avoids it well. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kutsoo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Kutsoo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kutsoo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Kutsoo is working for a kimura but Grant is defending it quite comfortably.
Grant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kutsoo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant trying to control from the bottom.
Grant keeping hold of Kutsoo's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Grant is looking to improve his position.
Kutsoo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kutsoo is nestled in close to Grant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kutsoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Grant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kutsoo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grant moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutsoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kutsoo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grant is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kutsoo, into his guard. #REVB#
Grant wants to pass the guard but Kutsoo is keeping the position.#T4##SU2#
Grant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kutsoo shoots in and drives through. Grant sprawls well.
Grant looks to land a body kick but Kutsoo moved away.
Grant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutsoo avoids a kick to the body.
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Kutsoo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
Our winner, Manus Grant, 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.
The defeated Jarni Kutsoo had this to say: 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.

Event: DUEL#8 Hunter vs Ragnarsson
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Myles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myles works Grant's body with a nice hook.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Grant misses.
Myles appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
Myles tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myles tries to counter with a takedown but Grant is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
Grant misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant digs a good body shot into Myles's ribs.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myles moves away.
Myles appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Myles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant scores with a head kick. #T1#
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myles manages to avoid it.
Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Myles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grant takes a swing at Myles's ribcage but misses.
Myles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Myles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Myles moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Grant! Myles continues to tee off on Grant, landing with a left and a right! Myles connects with a right hand that leaves Grant sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Myles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darren Myles!
Darren Myles very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DUEL#4 Parker vs Bentner
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roman looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roman dips to his left and cracks Grant with an uppercut!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grant enables Roman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roman works over Grant with some ground and pound from guard.
Roman won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grant is on top in guard. #REVR#
Roman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Roman 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.
Grant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grant is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Grant tries to stand and escape but Roman is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grant pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Grant slows the pace down in half guard.
Grant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grant controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roman wants to hold on but Grant pushes him away.
Roman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roman is trying to maintain the position but Grant is very close to passing his half guard.
Roman is controlling Grant's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grant controlling the action here.#SU#
Grant stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Roman to get to his feet. #T3#
Grant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Gaudencio Roman has been cut.
Roman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roman scores with a jab to the body.
Roman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roman manages to avoid it.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Roman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grant.
Grant controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
Grant pulls Roman in close to his closed guard and prevents Roman from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Grant can't keep his opponent in guard - Roman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
Roman not doing much here.
Roman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grant's head. #SUB2#
Roman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manus Grant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gaudencio Roman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Grant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roman. Roman obviously looking to wear him down.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Roman in the body.
Roman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roman shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Roman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gaudencio Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roman misses with a low kick.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant tests Roman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roman blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Roman misses with a head kick.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##TD2#
Roman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roman showed some decent athleticism there.
Roman is just content to waste time from the top position. Grant takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely.
Roman wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Grant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roman controls the pace.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Roman won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Grant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Grant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grant looking for a sweep. Not yet Grant, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gaudencio Roman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Roman misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roman.
Roman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Roman tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roman looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant looks for the body kick but Roman saw that one coming.
Roman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grant.
Manus Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Roman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant defending well as Roman loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roman tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant is looking to slow Roman down with leg kicks.
Roman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant checks a low kick from Roman.
Roman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Roman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roman.
Roman is breathing heavily.
Grant throws a leg kick that misses.
Roman avoids the body shot from Grant. #T4##CL#
Grant drives through and clinches with Roman against the cage. #BC2#
Roman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Grant.
No joy there for Roman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Roman.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Roman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Roman has Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Roman looking to throw knees to the head but Grant is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grant - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grant tries to stall but Roman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grant letting Roman take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gaudencio Roman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gaudencio Roman's cut.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Roman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Roman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant jabs Roman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roman.
Grant has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Roman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant sets himself, and Roman steps forward looking for the clinch! Grant avoids it this time.
Grant scores with a head kick. Roman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Roman moves into the clinch successfully.
Roman has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grant lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Grant.
Roman is working for takedown but Grant is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Roman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Roman misses the target.
Roman takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roman throws out a leg kick but Grant moves out of range and Roman only half commits.
Grant leaves Roman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Roman checks a leg kick.
Grant tests Roman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Roman tries a quick counter leg kick but Grant is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Roman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roman.#CL2#
Roman closes the distance and pushes Grant back into the cage.#BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Grant. No joy for Roman on that attempt.
Manus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaudencio Roman.
An inside leg kick lands from Roman.
Grant with a jab.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant lands a head kick. Roman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#
Roman is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Grant moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Roman! Grant continues to tee off on Roman, landing with a left and a right! Grant connects with a right hand that leaves Roman sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Grant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manus Grant!
A victorious Manus Grant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Ramos down.
Grant lands a head kick. Ramos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grant throws a head kick that Ramos semi-blocks.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
It looked like Ramos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grant.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grant stuns Ramos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant stuns Ramos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Ramos tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Grant lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Grant to work.
Ramos being controlled against the cage.
Grant pushes Ramos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ramos jumps guard but Grant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Grant tenderised Ramos's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ramos crashing down! Ramos tries to stagger back to his feet but Grant just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ramos asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manus Grant!
After winning the bout, Manus Grant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dmitri Ramos spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a good fight, My opponent beat me so he has my respect and i would like to see him again in the cage.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
Puller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Puller misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Puller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grant finds it's way round the side to connect with Puller's head. #CUT#
It looks like Riccardo Puller has been cut.
Grant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Puller's head.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Grant moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Puller! Grant continues to tee off on Puller, landing with a left and a right! Grant connects with a right hand that leaves Puller sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Grant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manus Grant!
An out of breath Manus Grant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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