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Event:
GKNY 120 - Cooke vs Cole
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Grace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
A cross from Kruger lands.
Grace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruger pinned against the cage. Kruger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Grace throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kruger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grace is in Kruger's guard.
Kruger wants to sweep but no luck.
Grace looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace throws a big elbow that misses.
Kruger controlling Grace's posture.
Grace cracks Kruger with a solid left hand.#T1#
Grace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Grace from controlling successfully.
Grace controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yaseen Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grace lands a right hook to the body.
Grace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but Kruger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grace.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kruger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Kruger closes the distance and pushes Grace back into the cage.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grace's elbow.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Grace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Grace feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grace is one step ahead there.
Kruger trying to control the position here. #T3#
Kruger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grace puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grace wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Grace seems to be looking for submissions.
Grace is looking to advance position but Kruger won't allow it.
Kruger keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grace wants to take a breather but Kruger is having none of it.
Grace is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kruger can't escape the position.
Kruger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Grace sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grace seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kruger for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Country Grace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Kruger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grace sprawls well initially but Kruger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Country Grace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grace trying to hold on to Kruger's head to control him but Kruger postures up.
Kruger is trying to control. Grace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Kruger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grace defends it well.
Grace wants to get back to full guard.
Kruger is just content to waste time from the top position. Grace takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace looking to control.
Kruger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Grace has wrist control.#T1#
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger won't allow Grace to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Grace has wrist control.
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Grace is looking for a triangle but Kruger pushes his legs off easily.
Grace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruger trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Grace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Kruger gets underhooks to prevent Grace's takedown attempt.
Grace comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Yaseen Kruger has been cut.
Grace stops a takedown attempt from Kruger.
Grace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kruger prevents it.
#TD2#
Kruger works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grace is adopting a defensive guard.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Grace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruger is aware though and is defending well.
Grace working a defensive guard here.
Kruger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grace wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Kruger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grace manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kruger has Grace in his guard.#REVR#
Kruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruger trying to control the position.
Grace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grace wants to pass the guard but Kruger is keeping the position.
Kruger wants to sweep here but Grace controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grace 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.
Grace has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Country Grace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yaseen Kruger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kruger looking to score a takedown here. Grace is defending well but Kruger drives through and ends up in Grace's guard.
Kruger stopping the sweep attempt from Grace.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grace is adopting a defensive guard.
Kruger connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruger works over Grace with some ground and pound from guard.
Grace seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grace 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.#T1#
Kruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Grace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruger defends well.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Grace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Kruger lands a couple of digs.
Yaseen Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Grace blocks nicely.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruger slaps away a takedown attempt from Grace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kruger wants to counter the offense by Grace and move into the clinch position.
Kruger doesn't manage to clinch there - Grace circles away.
#TD2#
Kruger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grace did well to prevent Kruger getting side control.
Kruger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grace defending well though. #SUB2#
Kruger seems to be working for a kimura but Grace defends the submission attempt.
Grace keeping hold of Kruger's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Grace regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kruger.
Grace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Grace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kruger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kruger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Kruger has gone for a leg lock! Grace slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kruger's guard.#REVR#
Grace looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Grace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kruger's head.
Grace trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Grace is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Grace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Country Grace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grace wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaseen Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grace 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Country Grace!
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Event:
GKNY 115 - Karlsson vs Mencken
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Grace shoots in looking for a takedown. Parazinho tries to sprawl out of it but Grace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parazinho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grace blocks a head kick by Parazinho.
Grace tries to clinch up but Parazinho circles away and keeps his distance.
Parazinho thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Grace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parazinho is trying to defend but Grace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Parazinho is refusing to be controlled, as Grace sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho wants to get back to full guard.
Grace working Parazinho over with strikes. #T1#
Grace is trying to control. Parazinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Grace is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parazinho is looking for a sweep. Grace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parazinho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Grace seems to be working for a kimura but Parazinho defends the submission attempt.
Parazinho moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Parazinho is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Grace has his hands clasped together but Parazinho extends and breaks Grace's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Parazinho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mannie Parazinho!
Mannie Parazinho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GKNY 110 - New Year's Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Grace goes for a double leg but Wills avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wills continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Wills on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Grace has closed the distance and engaged Wills in a clinch.
#TD#
Wills has picked Grace up - he's going for a ride! Wills dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wills tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Wills is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wills is thwarting Grace's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace is not content to let Wills control the position.#T1#
Grace wants to control but Wills is keeping busy.
Wills is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Grace reverses the position - he's now on top in Wills's guard.
Grace distracts Wills with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Wills escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grace tries to stand but Wills is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Wills being controlled here, momentarily.
Wills looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Wills is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grace defends well.
Wills pulls Grace in close to his closed guard and prevents Grace from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Grace just content to control the position.
Grace is looking to take a break and control but Wills is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wills regains half guard.
Wills has his hands clasped together around Grace's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Wills looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grace not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grace with a poor takedown
and Wills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson Wills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Country Grace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wills defends well and Grace ends up having to push Wills into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Wills wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wills misses with a wild combination.
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 Wilson Wills will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wills lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grace has his takedown stuffed
and Wills counters with an outside leg kick.
Grace misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wills to counter with a crisp jab.
Grace misses with the combination.
Wills throwing a counter right hand but Grace manages to avoid it.
A big right from Wills misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wills stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wills wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson Wills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Country Grace.
Grace tries to clinch there but Wills circles away.
#T1#
Wills lands a leg kick that knocks Grace off balance momentarily.
Grace tries to clinch
and Wills counters with a straight right hand.
Grace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wills is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grace can do to turn this around?
Grace tries for a takedown but Wills circles away easily
and Wills cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grace dives in and grabs Wills's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wills pushes down on Grace's head and hops out.
Wills throws a leg kick that misses.
Grace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wills is fending him off so far but Grace persists. Nope, Wills circles away and we're back to standing.
Wills circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Wills's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grace under the eye.
Country Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but Wills shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wills lands with a straight right. Grace didn't see that one coming.
Grace throws a sloppy head kick and Wills moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wills on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson Wills is winning the standup battle so far.
Grace misses with a jab to the body
and Grace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grace looks to clinch
letting Wills counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Grace takes the fight into the clinch.
Grace taking a breather.
Wills wants to break free but Grace has control.
#T3#
Wills tries to pull guard but Grace won't allow it.
Grace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wills prevents it.
Grace stalling in the clinch.
Wills tries to work over Grace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Wills jumps guard and drags Grace to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Wills has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grace is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wills.
Grace trying to control the position but Wills is working away. #SUB2#
Grace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grace staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SU2#
Grace decides to stand back up.
Country Grace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grace tries to clinch up
and Grace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grace tries to close the distance and clinch but Wills swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wills is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grace swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wills counters with a stiff right hand.
Grace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wills sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grace somewhat.
Wills misses with a looping left.
Grace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wills as he avoids it easily.
Wills throwing a counter right hand but Grace manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Grace rushes Wills and presses him up against the cage.
Wills prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson Wills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Country Grace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Wills jumps into guard, dragging Grace to the mat.
Grace trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grace stands up over Wills, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Wills is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grace is aware though and is defending well.
Wills really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wills is proving hard to escape from.
Grace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wills works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wills is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Ground Zero, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wills is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wills has a hand on Grace's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Grace takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wills stops Grace from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Wills tries to hold on but Grace postures up.
A nice elbow there by Grace.
Wills tries to lock up and control but Grace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wills keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grace tries to push Wills's head away but Wills is holding on tight.
Wills tries to reverse the position but Grace maintains control.#T3#
Wills stops Grace from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wills reaches up to try and control the position but Grace seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wills rolls and tries to escape and now Grace has his back!
Wilson Wills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wills manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grace's guard. Nice work there by Wills.
#SUB2#
Grace looking for a guillotine here but Wills defends easily.
Wills will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Grace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Grace lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Grace postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wills is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grace, into his guard. #REVR#
Wills's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Country Grace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills prevents Grace from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Country Grace.
I think Wills 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wills!
Wilson Wills was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GKNY 99 - Bilous vs Tahere
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Grace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yaseen Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Grace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruger throws a hook but Grace avoids it easily.
Grace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ in the buildup to the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Kruger as Grace shoots in.
Kruger swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Kruger with a hook.#TD#
Grace shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kruger won't allow Grace to pass to mount.
Grace trying to control from half guard but Kruger is working away.
Kruger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grace throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely. #T1#
Grace wants to pass the guard but Kruger is defending well.
Kruger wants to control but Grace is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Grace is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kruger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kruger.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruger working a defensive guard here.
Grace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grace closes the distance and clinches up with Kruger, looking for a takedown. Grace pushes Kruger against the cage but Kruger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Grace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Grace counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Kruger wriggles free and stands up.
Kruger lands with an uppercut that bounces Grace off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Grace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Country Grace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger throws a hook but Grace avoids it easily.#TD#
Grace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruger to the ground. Grace is now in Kruger's guard.
Grace is in close to Kruger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grace passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Grace trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grace wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grace connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kruger some visible discomfort.
Grace controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaseen Kruger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grace walks into a stiff left hand from Kruger.
Kruger lands a jab to the head.
Grace darts in looking for a takedown but Kruger gets double underhooks and turns Grace into the cage.
Kruger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Grace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kruger's guard.
Kruger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Grace dives into side control.
#REVB#
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grace landing a few strikes.
Country Grace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruger is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Grace is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kruger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Grace lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grace is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kruger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grace is trying to control here but Kruger has managed to regain half guard.
Grace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working. #SU#
Grace decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Kruger looks to throw the jab but Grace is out of range.
Grace tries to counter with a takedown but Kruger is quick to defend against it.
Grace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruger finds it's way round the side to connect with Grace's head.
Kruger misses with a hook. Grace ducked under it nicely.
Grace is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kruger.#TD#
Grace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kruger sprawls well initially but Grace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grace trying to pass the guard but Kruger defending well.
Kruger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Grace trying to control the position but Kruger is working away.
Grace works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grace sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kruger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.
Grace is working Kruger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Grace creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kruger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger tries to bench press Grace off him but Grace keeps the position. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Kruger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grace scores with a couple of short elbows.
Grace throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grace trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grace connects with a decent elbow.
Grace throws a strike aimed at the side of Kruger's head but Kruger avoids it well.#SUB#
Grace looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Country Grace dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Grace darts in looking for a takedown but Kruger gets double underhooks and turns Grace into the cage.
Kruger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grace throwing a counter right hand but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kruger throws a body punch but Grace moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grace.
Grace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Grace.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Grace moves away and avoids it.
Kruger throws a right hand that Grace ducks under and follows up with a left that Grace also avoids with ease.
Grace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Grace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Country Grace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grace shoots in and drives through. Kruger sprawls well.
Grace shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruger tries to sprawl out of it but Grace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Grace shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruger tries to sprawl out of it but Grace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grace.
Kruger punishes Grace's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Grace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kruger is trying to defend but Grace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kruger is looking to escape.#T2#
Kruger wants to control but Grace is keeping busy.
Kruger is trying to get back to full guard.
Grace is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruger is concentrating on defense, preventing Grace from advancing position. #SUB2#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grace controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A jab from Kruger misses.
Grace shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruger tries to sprawl out of it but Grace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Grace half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Grace shoots in but Kruger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grace is defended easily by Kruger.
Grace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grace shoots in for a double leg but Kruger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Kruger throws a body punch but Grace moves out of range.
Grace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruger misses with a left hand #TD#
and Grace counters with a shoot takedown. Kruger fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Kruger wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Grace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kruger sprawls well. Kruger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grace gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Grace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kruger to the mat! Kruger manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Kruger has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grace is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Grace jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kruger stands up from Grace's guard - Kruger perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaseen Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruger 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaseen Kruger!
During a confident post fight interview, Yaseen Kruger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 45: Sigurdsson vs. Lee
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Grace. Grace gets slowly back to his feet.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
Grace has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knight throws a low kick but Grace moves out of range easily.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Grace lands a nice looking body shot.
Grace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Country Grace has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grace.
A low kick from Grace is predictable there #CL#
and Knight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Grace misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Grace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Grace tries to tie him up.
Grace swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Grace blocks an uppercut.
Grace tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Grace wants to stall.
Knight is leaning against Grace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knight has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
Grace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Grace controls his hands.
Grace misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Grace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grace blocks the body kick.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grace throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Grace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shovel Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Country Grace.
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!
Grace throws a leg kick but Knight checks it.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Grace digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Knight pounces like a tiger and cracks Grace with a vicious hook! Grace is down but not out! Knight follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shovel Knight!
Shovel Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 47
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
McCoy moves out of range as Grace strikes.
Grace gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCoy avoids the head kick by Grace.
McCoy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Grace manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCoy on his heels. He'll look to pass McCoy's guard now, I'm sure.
Grace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grace throwing strikes from guard but McCoy blocks nicely.
Grace forces his way into half guard.
McCoy tries to kick Grace off but Grace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace working the head and body with strikes.
Grace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.
Grace wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
Grace trying to mount his opponent but McCoy defends it.
Grace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grace trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grace on the ground.
Grace tries to pass to full mount but McCoy defends it. #ES#
McCoy pushes Grace off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Grace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grace passes McCoy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Grace is keen to just control but McCoy is a slippery customer.
Grace stops McCoy from getting back to his feet.
Grace thows a huge punch but McCoy dodges it nicely.
Grace keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCoy defending well though.
McCoy is trying to stand back up but Grace is controlling him
Grace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
McCoy is trying to stand up here but Grace is controlling him well.
Grace keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCoy has hold of Grace's hands but Grace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCoy is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grace looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCoy is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#ES#
McCoy kicks off Grace and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Grace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Grace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCoy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCoy tries to escape but Grace is in control.
Grace works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grace trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Grace advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Country Grace dominated that round.
That's time! McCoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoy swivels and escapes.
McCoy is looking for a counter combo.
Nice straight punches there by McCoy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCoy.
Grace tries for a takedown but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danny McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Country Grace.#TD2#
Grace throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCoy was covering up waiting for the punch and Grace finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grace trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
McCoy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grace off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Country Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCoy.#T1#
Grace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Grace persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCoy misses with a hook
and Grace counters with a nice kick to the body.
McCoy swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Grace looks for the body kick but McCoy saw that one coming.
McCoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grace.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but McCoy shows good takedown defense.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grace fails with a takedown attempt.
Grace plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Grace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Grace gets a double leg takedown into McCoy's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
McCoy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Grace missing with knees to the body.
Grace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCoy blocks the elbow strike.
Grace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCoy avoids it.#BC#
McCoy manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Grace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCoy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Grace scores with a nice right hand.
Grace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Grace's head.
Grace throws a leg kick but McCoy checks it.
McCoy is looking for a counter combo.
Grace shoots in looking for a takedown but McCoy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCoy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
#T4#
Grace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoy swivels and escapes.
McCoy missing with a left hand there. Grace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danny McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grace connects with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grace.
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!
Grace throws out a powerful jab.
Grace shoots in for a double leg but McCoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCoy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grace takes one on the button.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Grace.
McCoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grace fails with the takedown
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Danny McCoy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grace misses with the body kick
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
McCoy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Grace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Country Grace has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCoy pushes Grace away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Grace gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES#
McCoy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Grace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCoy sprawls well. McCoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grace gets slowly back to his feet.
Grace throws a hook but McCoy blocks it.
McCoy is looking to counter punch.
Grace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Jab from McCoy.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCoy. Grace does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Grace closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCoy quickly recovers to half guard.
McCoy has hold of Grace's hands but Grace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grace trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away.
McCoy is looking to get back to is feet but Grace passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Grace goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCoy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grace's guard! Nice work there by McCoy!
Grace tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McCoy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Grace's closed guard. He's half up but Grace has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Grace pivots and extends the arm, McCoy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Grace! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Country Grace!
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Event:
PFC 41: Payne vs. Putin
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Shinawatra throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grace slowing the pace effectively.
Grace lands with a right to the head.
Shinawatra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grace's efforts to push away.
Grace effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grace stalling.
#T1#
Shinawatra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shinawatra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shinawatra misses with a knee strike.
Shinawatra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shinawatra avoiding damage.
Grace is trying to break the clinch but Shinawatra has him pressed against the cage.
Grace tries to work over Shinawatra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grace trying to land knees to the body.
Shinawatra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Shinawatra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shinawatra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grace blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Grace.
Shinawatra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grace misses with some punches.
Grace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shinawatra prevents a body shot from Grace.
Shinawatra slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Shinawatra fails to land. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shinawatra.
The referee calls for Grace to work.
Grace creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shinawatra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shinawatra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grace with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grace working Shinawatra over with knees to the body.
Grace blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Shinawatra tries to land knees in the clinch but Grace avoids the damage to the body.
Shinawatra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grace is stalling here.
Grace leaning against his opponent.
Grace leaning against his opponent.
Shinawatra looking to throw knees to the head but Grace is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grace slows down the pace here.
Shinawatra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chinnawat Shinawatra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Grace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grace tries for a takedown but Shinawatra circles away easily
and Shinawatra counters with a flying knee that drops Grace! Shinawatra dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chinnawat Shinawatra!
A relieved looking Chinnawat Shinawatra thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 41
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Ho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho throws the left hand but Grace avoids the punch easily.
Grace thuds his right hand into Ho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ho lands an overhand right.
Grace tried to score with a low kick but Ho checks it.
Ho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Grace closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Grace are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grace controlling from side mount.
Grace postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grace cracks Ho with a big elbow.
Grace is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Grace working the body and head with strikes.
Grace working the ground and pound but Ho is defending the strikes.
Ho is being controlled here.
Grace scoring with punches from side control.
Ho seems a little lost for a moment, as Grace dominates the positioning.
Ho is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grace has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ho prevents Grace from improving position.
Grace misses with the ground and pound.
Ho is pushing Grace's head away, looking to escape. Grace manages to hold on to the position though.
Ho is letting Grace control him for a moment. #T2#
Grace working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ho is trying to get back to his feet.
Grace tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grace in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grace in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grace postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ho trying to remain calm as Grace controls from the top position.#SUB#
Grace is trying to get an arm triangle but Ho is defending well.
Grace controls the position from side control.#T3#
Grace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grace misses with the ground and pound.
Grace in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Grace scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ho to see if he's OK.
Ho tries to escape but Grace is in control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grace.
Ho regains half guard.
Grace winds up and cracks Ho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grace lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ho is trying to control but can't.
Grace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grace lands with a punch from half guard.
Grace is nestled in close to Ho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Country Grace dominated that round.
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.
#R2##TD#
Grace drives through with a takedown into Ho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grace scoring with some ground and pound.
Grace sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ho's guard.
Grace looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ho is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace trying to control the pace.
Ho tries to kick Grace off but Grace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Grace content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ho is trying to get back to full guard.
Grace perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho taking some punishment here, with Grace in his half guard.
Ho is trying to stand back up but Grace is controlling him
Country Grace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grace controlling the action here.
Grace throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grace working Ho over with strikes.
Ho is trying to stand.
Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grace.
Grace working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grace working Ho over with strikes.
Grace lands strikes from half guard.
Grace trying to control the pace.
Grace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grace lands with a punch from half guard.
Grace trying to control the pace. #T3#
Grace tries to pass to full mount but Ho defends it.
Grace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grace lands a nice short elbow.
Grace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Grace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grace.
Ho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grace scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ho tries to roll over but Grace keeps him under control.
Grace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Country Grace dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Grace closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ho quickly recovers to half guard.
Grace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grace is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ho is trying to stand back up but Grace is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grace's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Ho is looking to escape.
Grace content to control rather than advance.
Grace lands with a punch from half guard.
Grace takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grace stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grace trying to control the pace.
Ho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grace scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grace prevents Ho from standing back up.
Grace working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Grace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grace winds up and cracks Ho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Grace wants to work for an arm triangle but Ho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phat Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grace sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Nice strikes from Grace there.
Ho is trying to stand.
Grace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ho's head.
Ho looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Grace wants to work for an arm triangle but Ho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ho defending well though.
Grace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ho defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grace is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ho tries to kick Grace off but Grace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Country Grace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grace, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Country Grace!
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 39
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Grace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khasbulaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Grace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khasbulaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khasbulaev moves away.
Grace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khasbulaev works over Grace's head and body with a nice combination.
Grace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khasbulaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Khasbulaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khasbulaev throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khasbulaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Khasbulaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grace.
Khasbulaev throws a series of punches but Grace avoids them all with ease.
Grace is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khasbulaev with a body shot.
Khasbulaev misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Grace missing with a left hand there. Khasbulaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khasbulaev misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Grace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grace throwing strikes but missing.
Grace distracts Khasbulaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grace cracks Khasbulaev with a solid left hand.
Grace won't allow Khasbulaev to get back to his feet.
Grace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khasbulaev wants to stand and escape but Grace is having none of it.
Grace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grace won't allow Khasbulaev to get back to his feet.
Grace is working Khasbulaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grace works over Khasbulaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Grace chips away with some ground and pound.
Grace wants to control from the top but Khasbulaev keeps moving.
Grace showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grace wants to pass the guard but Khasbulaev is keeping the position.#T3#
Khasbulaev wants to stand up but Grace is controlling him.
Grace is standing up over Khasbulaev. Khasbulaev looks to escape but Grace dives into side control.
My spies in watch this inform me that Grace has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Khasbulaev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grace connects with a decent elbow.
Grace grinds an elbow into Khasbulaev's temple.
Grace content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Grace is putting a hurting on Khasbulaev here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Grace is working to tighten his grip on Khasbulaev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Khasbulaev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Grace is really squeezing tight and eventually Khasbulaev passes out! Grace breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Country Grace!
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Event:
KFC 8.
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Aldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grace throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Grace has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aldo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grace throws a chopping leg kick but Aldo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grace throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Aldo counters with a good low kick that Grace was not able to check.
Aldo scores with a kick to the body.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Grace.
Aldo scores with a push kick.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo works Grace's body with a nice hook.
Aldo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grace throws a push kick but Aldo slaps the foot to one side.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grace thumps Aldo with a low kick.
Aldo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Aldo scores with a four punch combination!
Grace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grace throws a head kick that misses
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Aldo throws a series of punches but Grace avoids them all with ease.
Grace lands with a kick to the temple. Aldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grace lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grace counters with an inside leg kick.
Grace connects with a leg kick. Aldo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Grace is predictable there
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aldo.
Grace lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grace fakes the leg kick and cracks Aldo in the body.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Grace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aldo if he has to take too many more of those.
Grace misses with a body kick.
Aldo dips to his left and cracks Grace with an uppercut!
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grace throws a head kick that misses
and Aldo counters with a good low kick that Grace was not able to check.
Nice uppercut lands for Aldo. That snapped Grace's head back.
Aldo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Grace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo jabs Grace right on the nose. Grace blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Aldo sizes up Grace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grace misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Grace.
Grace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Aldo.#ROC#
Grace is rocked!
Aldo seems to be stalking Grace here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Grace drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo retains his featherweight title!
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