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Event:
Pulse 77 - Joney vs Badass
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Miles fails with a takedown attempt.
Miles tries to clinch up.
Miles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grove swivels and escapes.
Miles 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.
Miles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Grove shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles is trying to get back to half guard.
Grove has control of an arm but Miles manages to advance to Grove's back!
Miles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grove on the ground.#T1#
Grove is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miles .
Miles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Grove's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miles biding his time, looking for the opening.
Grove is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Miles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Grove.
Grove is in bad spot here.
Miles controlling from the back.
Miles avoiding Grove 's attempts to control his hands.
Miles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grove doesn't escape.
Grove is trying to break free.
#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miles controlling well, preventing Grove from escaping the position.
Grove keeps trying to improve his position.
What can Grove do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miles '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.
Grove has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grove for as long as he can get away with.
Grove is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Grove's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Grove right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Miles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Miles slaps away a takedown attempt from Grove, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miles wants it to stay on the feet.
Miles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grove stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grove wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Grove 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.
Miles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grove's guard. #REVR#
Miles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grove's guard. #T1#
Miles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grove trying to control from the bottom.
Miles controlling the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Miles .
Grove trying to hold on to Miles 's head to control him but Miles postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miles in particular looking to stall.
Grove is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grove wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
#SUB#
Miles 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.
Grove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grove not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Miles controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Miles .
Grove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miles 's guard. #REVB#
Grove prevents Miles from getting back to his feet.
Miles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miles tries to get out of the position.
Miles wants to sweep here but Grove controlling him for the moment.
Miles is working hard here to advance position.
Grove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grove is one step ahead there.
Miles wants to improve his position but instead Grove has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Miles tries to roll over but Grove keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grove in particular looking to stall.
Grove wants to control but Miles is keeping him busy.
Miles tries to roll over but Grove keeps him under control.
Miles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miles .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles wants to sweep but no luck.
Grove stands and throws Miles 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Grove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grove shoots in but no luck this time.
Grove fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miles avoids it really well and circles away.
Miles takes a swing at Grove's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Miles misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles slaps away a takedown attempt from Grove, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benjamin Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Grove.
Grove closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miles circles away.#T1#
Miles shoots in looking for a takedown. Grove tries to sprawl out of it but Miles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grove manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Grove. No joy for Miles on that attempt.
Grove fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grove circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Grove shoots in and gets a takedown into Miles 's guard.#T2#
Grove trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Miles 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#
Miles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Grove has passed into side control.
Grove gets to mount! Miles was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Grove tries to control but Miles wriggling away.
Miles is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Grove controlling from the full mount.
Miles is squirming around, avoiding Grove's attempts to control the action.
Grove is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Miles is in real trouble.
Miles tries to escape but Grove has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miles is keeping busy.
Miles is really stuck here.
#T4#
Grove biding his time, controlling Miles .
Grove wants to control but Miles is keeping busy.
Miles can't escape the position.
Grove tries to keep control of the position but Miles is staying busy.
Benjamin Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miles wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grove has the hooks in. Miles is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miles is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Grove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grove 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendall Grove!
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Event:
Pulse 72 - Tszyu vs Chonan
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Grove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puchacki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Grove counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puchacki won't be happy with that.
Puchacki wants to get back to his feet but Grove is dominant here and he's now got Puchacki's back!#SUB#
Grove is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Puchacki won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Grove off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kendall Grove!
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Event:
Pulse 67: Aldo vs Tszyu II
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
One scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? One is fending him off so far but Grove persists. Nope, One circles away and we're back to standing.
One is looking to counter punch.
Grove shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as One sprawls well. One wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grove gets slowly back to his feet.
One misses with a hook.
Grove goes for a double leg but One avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as One continues to drive forward.
Test One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Grove.
One jabbing away but nothing is landing.
One seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
One swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
One throws a body punch but Grove moves out of range.
Grove misses with a takedown attempt
and One connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
One misses with a body shot.
Grove tries to score a power double leg takedown but One sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grove somewhat.
One was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grove moves out of range of the strikes.
Grove has a takedown stuffed.
One throws a lazy right hand but Grove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grove shoots in but no luck this time.
One misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Grove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. One defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from One. Those never looked like landing.
One misses with a hook.
One is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Grove's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
One misses with a body shot.
Grove looks for a takedown but One sprawls well.
One throws a big shot that misses.
Grove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One.
#T3#
Grove tries for a takedown but One sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with One but One pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grove looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
One misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Grove counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grove stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One seems keen to control Grove's posture.
One looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB2#
Grove drops back looking for a leg! One is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and One manages to kick Grove off! Grove jumps back into One's guard.
Grove won't allow One to get back to his feet.
One might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grove 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.
Grove works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One is in trouble now - Grove has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test One dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grove changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. One tries to avoid it but Grove manages to keep hold of a leg and drag One to the ground. One escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grove misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like One wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grove shoots in but no luck this time.
Test One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Grove.
One throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by One there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One throws a shot from downtown. Grove moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grove.
One was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Test One is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Grove darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Grove trying to control from half guard but One is working away.
One pushes Grove off looking to stand but Grove dives back in and keeps control.
One is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
One is trying to stand up here but Grove is controlling him well.
One tries to get to full guard but Grove has control of the leg.
Grove is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Grove in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. One tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grove!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kendall Grove!
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Event:
Pulse 61 - Ja vs Bengtsson
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Muise misses with a wild body shot.
Muise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grove was well out of range. Poor timing from Muise.
Muise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grove shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muise counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muise fakes the leg kick and cracks Grove in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Grove is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muise's half guard.
Grove trying to pass the guard but Muise defending well.
Grove is keen to just control but Muise is a slippery customer.#T1#
Muise has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Grove is trying for a kimura here. Muise looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grove wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kendall Grove!
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Event:
Pulse 57 - Chonan vs Lee
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Muise walks into a stiff left hand from Grove.
Grove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Muise misses.
Grove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muise looks to score with a jab to the body but Grove is just out of range.
Grove lands with a right hand.
Grove works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muise flicks out a counter leg kick but Grove steps away.#CL2#
Muise moves into the clinch.
Muise misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Muise manages to break the clinch.
Grove throws a leg kick but Muise sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muise tries to counter with a clinch but Grove shakes him off and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Muise checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grove connects with a solid leg kick.
Grove is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Muise clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grove's elbow.
Muise keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grove's efforts to push away.
Muise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##BC2#
Muise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muise looks to land a right hand but Grove moved out of range.
Grove takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Grove checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grove is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Muise has Grove up against the cage in a clinch.
Muise taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Muise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grove misses with a looping left.
Muise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Muise.
Muise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Grove misses with a straight right.
Muise doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Grove misses its intended target.
Muise throws a big counter head kick but Grove avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Muise rushes Grove and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Grove has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Grove throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Muise.
Grove misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grove can't find room to land a body shot as Muise controls the action.
Muise misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grove.
Muise blocks an uppercut.
Muise throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Groves head.
A body shot lands from Muise.
Muise prevents a body shot from Grove.
Muise can't find room to land a body shot as Grove controls the action.
Grove misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muise blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Muise.
Muise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Grove blocks a body shot from Muise.
Muise lands a shoulder strike.
Muise lands a right hand.
Muise struggles to land a body shot inside as Grove controls his hands.
Good body shot from Muise.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muise.
A head punch on the inside from Grove fails to land.
Muise scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Muise breaks from the clinch.
Muise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grove throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Grove misses.
Muise walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grove checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grove rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muise makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grove lands a nice shot to the body.
Grove swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Muise holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Muise lands a nice shot to the body.
Muise tries to throw a body punch but Grove avoids it by throwing Muise back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muise lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grove is breathing heavily.
A short left from Muise.
Grove prevents a body shot from Muise.
Grove lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Muise breaks the clinch.
Muise works Grove's body with a nice hook.
Grove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grove is looking to clinch.
Grove lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muise looks to score with a jab to the body but Grove is just out of range.
Muise swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kendall Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Muise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grove, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Muise dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grove thows a leg kick but Muise checks it
and Muise makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muise throws a leg kick that misses.
Muise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muise now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Muise gets a clinch.
Grove misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muise.
Muise has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grove seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muise can turn it around.
Muise tries a body shot but Grove blocks it.
Muise tries a body shot but Grove blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muise lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muise prevents a body shot from Grove.
Muise working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muise lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grove's elbow. #T1#
Muise lands with a right to the head.
Muise throws an elbow that misses.
Muise tries to land knees in the clinch but Grove avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Grove.
Grove is trying to push Muise away but Muise has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grove lands a nice uppercut.
Muise lands with a right to the head.
Muise missing with knees to the body.
Grove is trying to stall.
A short right from Muise.
Grove misses with the head strike.
Muise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muise missing with knees to the body.
Muise tries to land knees in the clinch but Grove avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Grove scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Muise breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Muise gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grove throws a punch but it's blocked by Muise.
Grove is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muise tries to work over Grove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muise stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Muise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grove. Grove obviously looking to wear him down.
Muise fails to land with a series of punches.
Grove throws a low kick but Muise moves out of range easily.
Grove throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Muise counters by moving into the clinch.
Good body shot from Muise.
Grove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Muise tries a body shot but Grove blocks it.
Muise tries a body shot but Grove blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muise.
Grove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Grove breaks the clinch.
Muise throws a sloppy body shot
and Grove counters with a stiff right hand.
Muise swings for the body but Grove moves out of range.
Grove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grove manages to avoid it.
Muise throws a sloppy body shot
and Grove counters with a stiff right hand.
Grove looks to score with a jab to the body but Muise is just out of range.
Muise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grove manages to avoid it.
Muise throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grove stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grove scores with a punch to the head.
Grove connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Grove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Muise misses.
Grove lets loose with a powerful body kick. Muise will feel that in the morning.
Grove attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muise. Grove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grove misses with a leg kick
and Muise counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grove takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muise fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grove looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grove.
Muise closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grove throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muise counters with a nice body shot.
Grove pushes Muise away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Muise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Muise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grove was well out of range. Poor timing from Muise.
Muise tried to score with a low kick but Grove checks it.
Muise throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Muise blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grove.
Muise misses with a jab to the body
enabling Grove to counter with a crisp jab.
Muise cracks a nice hook into Grove's ribs.
Grove loads up on a big right hand but Muise slips the punch.
Muise blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grove attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muise scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Muise rushes Grove and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Muise digs a right hand underneath Grove's ribcage. Grove let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muise tries to work over Grove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muise stalling against the cage.
Grove misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muise blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Muise breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Muise clinches with his opponent.
Muise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grove backwards.
Grove blocks a body shot from Muise.
Grove struggles to land a body shot inside as Muise controls his hands.
Muise throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muise lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Muise will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grove up against the cage.
Muise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muise misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muise missing with knees to the body.
Muise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grove avoiding damage as Muise throws knees to the body.
Muise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muise works on Grove's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Muise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muise misses with a punch to the body.
Muise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muise manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muise tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grove avoids it.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Muise.
Gavin Muise seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grove prevents a body shot from Muise.
Grove avoiding damage as Muise throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Muise.
Grove misses with the head strike.
Muise misses with a body punch.
Muise cracks Grove with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muise works on Grove's body with a couple of short punches.
Grove throws a head punch that misses.
Muise is leaning against Grove and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muise lands a hook that snaps the head of Grove backwards.
Grove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muise blocks an uppercut.
Muise lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Muise.
#BC2#
Muise manages to break the clinch.
Grove misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Muise counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muise. #T4#
Muise creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muise pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muise. #BC2#
Muise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kendall Grove is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muise just misses with a punch to the body.
Grove looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muise swings for the body but Grove moves out of range.
Crunch! Grove slams his shin into Muise's torso.#CL2#
Muise forces Grove back against the cage and clinches.
Muise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muise pushes Grove back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Muise.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muise.
Muise scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kendall Grove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gavin Muise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Muise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gavin Muise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muise 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gavin Muise!
An out of breath Gavin Muise 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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Event:
Pulse 53 - Rizal vs Ama
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Gozu misses with a right hand
and Grove counters with a leg kick.
Grove tries to close the distance and clinch but Gozu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Gozu misses.
Gozu's coach down at DiscoClub was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gozu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grove checks a leg kick.
Grove misses with a straight left. #CL#
Grove gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gozu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grove can't fight it off and eventually Gozu manages to take the fight to the floor. Grove looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gozu stopping the sweep attempt from Grove.
Grove working a defensive guard here.
Gozu postures up in Grove's guard and throws a big left but Grove blocks it.
Grove keeping full guard, as Gozu tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozu postures up.
Gozu looking to pass the guard.
Gozu is still trying to improve position.
Gozu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Gozu advances to half guard.
Grove wants to improve his position but Gozu is controlling well.
Grove is looking to control Gozu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grove avoid being mounted?
Gozu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gozu controlling the action here.
Grove is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grove is trying to maintain the position but Gozu is very close to passing his half guard.
Gozu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grove! #T2#
Grove tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grove is working hard here to advance position.
Gozu avoids the attempt from Grove to control.
Grove slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gozu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grove gets full guard.
Gozu looking to pass the guard.
Grove will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grove not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Gozu throwing strikes but missing.
Grove 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#
Gozu is looking to improve his position.
Gozu controlling the position well.
Grove is looking to take a break and control but Gozu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gozu is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB2#
Gozu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gozu is looking for a sweep. Grove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gozu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grove is trying to control. Gozu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grove works his way into side control.
Gozu wants to control but Grove postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miller Gozu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gozu tries to clinch up.
Gozu tries to score with a low kick but Grove moves his leg out of the way.
Gozu looks to land a right hand but Grove moved out of range.
Grove scores with a nice right hand.
Grove tries to clinch but Gozu is having none of it.
Miller Gozu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grove lands a leg kick that knocks Gozu off balance momentarily.#CL#
Grove darts in and clinches Gozu up against the cage.
Gozu goes for a takedown attempt but Grove pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Grove does it's job there.
Gozu checks a low kick from Grove.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gozu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grove tries to break free but Gozu pushes him back against the cage.
Gozu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grove gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kendall Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.#T1#
Grove misses with some punches.
Grove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grove misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gozu.
Gozu misses with a punch on the inside.
Grove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Grove.
Gozu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grove lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Grove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gozu throws a hook but Grove blocks it.
Kendall Grove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gozu drops his hands momentarily and Grove takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gozu throws a lazy right hand but Grove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gozu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gozu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grove connects with an inside leg kick.
Gozu looks to throw the jab but Grove is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gozu.
Gozu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grove. #T2#
Good leg kick by Grove there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Gozu.
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!
Grove misses with a two punch combination.
Grove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gozu can do to turn this around?
Gozu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gozu throws a poor cross that misses
and Grove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gozu is breathing heavily.
Grove connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grove is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gozu darts in and clinches Grove up against the cage.
Grove is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grove misses with a body punch.
Grove swings wildly with an uppercut but Gozu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gozu is looking for a takedown.
Gozu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grove is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gozu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grove avoids it.
Gozu tries to score a body lock takedown but Grove shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Grove struggles to land a body shot inside as Gozu controls his hands.
Gozu blocks a body shot from Grove.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gozu.
Gozu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Grove on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grove fails to land.
Grove swings wildly with an uppercut but Gozu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grove throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gozus head.
Grove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grove lands with a short shot to the head.
Gozu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grove misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gozu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grove gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Gozu.
Gozu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grove prevents it.
Gozu looking for a takedown. #T4#
Gozu has Grove pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grove manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grove misses with a punch to the body.
Grove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grove is pressed up against the cage. Gozu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grove down to the mat. Grove avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grove fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grove explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gozu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grove.
Gozu misses with a left hand
and Grove counters with a body kick.
Grove bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grove chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grove lands with an overhand left.
Gozu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grove.
Gozu misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Grove.
Grove is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grove is looking to slow Gozu down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Grove 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##CL#
Grove takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gozu jumps guard and drags Grove to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grove wants to stand but Gozu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grove wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gozu working for a triangle but Grove defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Grove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gozu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grove has managed to get both his arms back between Gozu's legs - danger averted.
Gozu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gozu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grove trying to control but Gozu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gozu walks into a jab.
Gozu misses with a takedown attempt
and Grove counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Gozu misses.
Kendall Grove is winning the standup battle so far.
Gozu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gozu misses with a looping left.
No luck for Gozu with that takedown attempt.
Gozu tries to clinch up but Grove circles away and keeps his distance.
Gozu throws a right hand that misses
and Grove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grove throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
Gozu throws a leg kick
and Grove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gozu takes a swing at Grove's ribcage but misses.
Gozu wants to clinch.
Gozu misses with an uppercut
letting Grove counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gozu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Grove to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozu misses with a left hand
letting Grove counter with a right hand.
Grove connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grove 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.
Grove scores with a nice head shot.
Gozu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Gozu is predictable there
enabling Grove to counter with a crisp jab.
Grove bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grove fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gozu.
Gozu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gozu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gozu looks to score with a jab to the body but Grove is just out of range.#T3#
Gozu swings widly with a right hand
and Grove counters with a straight right hand.
Grove lands an overhand right.
Gozu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grove counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Gozu is rocked!
Gozu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gozu is still on wobbly legs! Can Grove finish him?
Good shot there by Grove.
Gozu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grove lands a really nice looking cross but Gozu seems unphased.
Gozu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gozu misses with a right hand
and Grove makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grove getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grove lands a lovely overhand right.
Grove drops Gozu with a naaaaasty hook - Gozu is in real trouble here! Grove dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendall Grove!
In defeat, Miller Gozu stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you! Its a great night of fights so stick around!'.
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Event:
Pulse 42
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Grove connects with a single shot there.
Grove avoids the body shot from Luna.
As Luna backs away, Grove returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grove cracks the inside of Luna's front leg.
Grove lands an overhand right.
Luna looks to score with a jab to the body but Grove is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Grove there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luna takes a swing at Grove's ribcage but misses.
Luna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luna cracks Grove with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Grove fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luna, pushing him back against the ropes.
Luna tries to land a knee to the head but Grove blocks with his arms.
Luna tries to score a body lock takedown but Grove shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grove working aggressively here.
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!
Grove misses with a punch to the body.
Grove is looking to control Luna's arms but Luna gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grove has his back to the ropes.
Luna is trying to push Grove away but Grove has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Grove is trying to force a seperation but Luna has the dominant position.#T1#
Grove throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Luna fails to pull guard.
Grove scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Grove scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luna blocking some punches.
Luna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Grove has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Grove misses with some punches.
#BC#
Grove breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luna misses with a few strikes there.
Grove fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luna has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grove!
The fighters circle momentarily. Grove darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Grove catches Luna right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Luna is rocked!
Luna swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grove counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grove moves in looking to clinch but Luna pushes him off.
Luna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luna looks winded!#T2#
A nice combination there by Luna.
Grove takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luna throws a body punch but Grove moves out of range.
Luna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luna is still on wobbly legs! Can Grove finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Grove engages and cracks Luna with a massive lead left hook - Luna tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Grove is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kendall Grove!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Stig checks a leg kick nicely.
Stig scores with a hook.
Grove throws an overhand right that lands on Stig's shoulder, as Stig tries to avoid the shot.
Stig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stig throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stig misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grove takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stig.
Grove looks to throw a body kick
and Stig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Groves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stig throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grove throws a low kick, looking for Stig's leg but Stig calmly moves out of range.
Stig cracks Grove with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crunch! Stig slams his shin into Grove's torso.
Grove throws a combination that misses
and Stig counters with a stiff right hand.
Stig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Groves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grove stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Stig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grove's head.
Sloppy strikes from Grove. Those never looked like landing.
Stig ducks under a wild hook from Grove.
Stig slips under a jab.
Grove ducks under a wild hook from Stig.
Grove takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Grove is rocked!
Stig feints a jab and as Grove dips his head, Stig unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Grove right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Grove falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Stig smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Stig!
The Stig 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.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 67
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lovelair clinches up with Grove and pushes him back against the cage.
Grove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Lovelair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lovelair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grove throws a lazy right hand but Lovelair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Grove misses #CL2#
and Lovelair holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Lovelair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grove throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lovelair has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grove.
Lovelair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lovelair shoots in but Grove avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grove throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Lovelair counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lovelair working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Grove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lovelair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovelair must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grove looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lovelair puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lovelair winds up and cracks Grove with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lovelair trying to control the pace.
Lovelair throws a strike but Grove avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grove looking to control.
Lovelair throws a big right hand that misses.
Grove trying to control the position.
Grove wants to sweep but no luck.
Lovelair landing with the ground and pound.
Grove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lovelair landing some decent shots from guard.
Grove 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#
Grove is looking to take a break and control but Lovelair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grove is really struggling to control Lovelair but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Grove is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lovelair is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lovelair wants to improve his position but Grove is controlling well.
#T3#
Lovelair is still trying to improve position.
Lovelair controlling the position well.
Grove trying to control the action but Lovelair is working from the bottom.
Grove tries to pass to full mount but Lovelair defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Lovelair manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grove on his heels. He'll look to pass Grove's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Grove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lovelair manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grove trying to control but Lovelair is working from the bottom.
Lovelair lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lovelair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raine Lovelair dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grove lands a leg kick that knocks Lovelair off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Lovelair gets a clinch.
Lovelair is trying to drag Grove to the mat but Grove just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovelair. #BC2#
Lovelair breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Lovelair checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lovelair checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kendall Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair stuns Grove with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grove misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Lovelair counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lovelair makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lovelair controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Lovelair with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lovelair is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lovelair keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grove's head.
Raine Lovelair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovelair's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grove preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grove not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grove lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove looking to sit in guard and control but Lovelair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Grove trying to control the position.
#T2#
Lovelair cracks Grove with a solid left hand.
Lovelair wants to control from the top but Grove keeps moving.
Lovelair landing with the ground and pound.
Lovelair is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lovelair preventing the sweep.
Grove is working hard here to advance position.
Lovelair throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Lovelair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grove controls Lovelair momentarily but Lovelair frees himself.
Lovelair lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovelair's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lovelair throws an elbow that misses. Grove uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lovelair's guard. Nice move by Grove!#REVR#
Grove trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovelair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lovelair has a closed guard, preventing Grove from standing up.
Grove trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovelair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovelair looks to throw the jab but Grove is out of range.
Nice body punch from Grove. #CL2#
Lovelair clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raine Lovelair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lovelair drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lovelair landing some decent shots from guard.
Grove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grove keeping moving, preventing Lovelair from controlling successfully.
Grove trying to keep a closed guard but Lovelair is proving a slippery customer.
Lovelair content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair cracks Grove with a solid left hand.
Lovelair throwing strikes from guard but Grove blocks nicely.
Lovelair postures up and lands a big shot to Grove's brow. #T1#
Grove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lovelair is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lovelair landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Grove is rocked!
Grove working a defensive guard here.
Oh Grove is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lovelair stands up over Grove, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lovelair postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Grove covers up, he's hurt! Lovelair keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lovelair and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lovelair can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raine Lovelair!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 64
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Grove.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Grove moves out of range easily. #CL#
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Grove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Dos Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Dos Santos misses
and Grove counters with a straight right hand.
Grove throws a leg kick #KD#
and Dos Santos counters with a left and a right that hurts Grove! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Dos Santos jumps into full mount!
Grove is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grove really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grove keeps trying to improve his position.
Dos Santos loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Grove scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Dos Santos land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Dos Santos stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Dos Santos!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 58
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kiko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grove backs up against the cage.
Grove finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kiwo Kiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grove takes one to the side of the head.
Kiko throws a hook to the side of Grove's head but Grove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grove throws a looping overhand right but Kiko ducks down to avoid it.
Grove throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiko looks to land a left hand but Grove moved out of range nicely.
Kiko lands a glancing blow to the side of Grove's head.#ROC2#
Grove is rocked!
Kiko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grove stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Grove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grove throws a shot from downtown. Kiko moves away and avoids it.
Kiko misses with a series of wild punches.
Grove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kiko drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Grove right on the button. Grove goes down! Kiko follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kiko gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiwo Kiko!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 54
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Grove circles away easily
and Grove counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Grove. That snapped Sullivan's head back.
#TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grove to the mat! Grove manages to get full guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing.
Sullivan pushing down on Grove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grove is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sullivan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura but Grove is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Sullivan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Grove as he works his way to full guard.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Grove is retaining full guard.
Sullivan is stalling in the full guard.
Grove 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#
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan is refusing to be controlled, as Grove sits in half guard. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grove trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully.
Grove postures up.
Grove with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Sullivan looking for a guillotine here but Grove defends easily.
#T3#
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grove trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a triangle but Grove pushes his legs off easily.
Grove controlling from the top position.
Sullivan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SP ICON sucks donkey dick. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grove will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sullivan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grove with a jab.
Grove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan shoots for a double leg takedown but Grove sprawls well. He's pushed Sullivan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grove wants to clinch.
Grove lands a head kick!
Sullivan shoots in looking for a takedown but Grove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sullivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kendall Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Sullivan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grove shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sullivan eats them both and turns towards Grove to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grove moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Grove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sullivan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Grove dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grove lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grove to the mat! Grove manages to get full guard. #ES#
Grove pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet.
Kendall Grove is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grove throws a push kick but Sullivan slaps the foot to one side.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a takedown but Grove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sullivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grove jabs Sullivan right on the nose. Sullivan blinks but takes it well.
Mickey Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grove tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
And Sullivan tries to counter it with a takedown but Grove pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Grove lands a jab to the head.
Grove lands a glancing blow to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Grove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Sullivan is rocked!
Kendall Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Sullivan.#T1#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Grove, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Grove against the cage but Grove circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Grove misses with a low kick as Sullivan jumps back.
Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looks like Grove has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kendall Grove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grove bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sullivan's head backwards.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Grove finish him?
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Grove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good standup being displayed there by Grove as he connects with a hook.
Grove is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grove jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grove lands a leg kick that knocks Sullivan off balance momentarily.#CL#
Grove closes the distance and pushes Sullivan back into the cage.
Grove digs a right hand underneath Sullivan's ribcage. Sullivan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grove scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grove.
Grove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grove lands a left hand.
Grove is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grove is defending well.#T2#
Grove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grove tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Grove back against the cage.
Grove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Grove.
Sullivan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Grove.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grove is defending well.
Grove lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Grove.
Grove lands with a left to the head.
Grove lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Grove lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sullivan to his knees! Grove keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendall Grove!
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