Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 499: White VS Granger
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
White throws out a powerful jab.
Granger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.#CL#
White instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Granger backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White lands with a hook. Granger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White ducks under a wild hook from Granger.#TD#
White shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. White showed some decent athleticism there.
White perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Granger wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
White is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Granger is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert White!
Albert White retains his middleweight title!
Albert White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2023

#R1#
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Brownie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brownie throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Brownie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brownie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Granger throws a hook but Brownie blocks it.
Brownie works the jab nicely.
Granger lands with a right hand.
Granger scores with a jab.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Brownie.
Brownie scores with a punch to the head.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Brownie moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Brownie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brownie moves away from the strike by Granger.
Brownie with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brownie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brownie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brownie slips a straight right by Granger.
Brownie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Granger gets tackled into the cage by Brownie. Brownie maintains the clinch.
Granger is trying to break free.
Brownie wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Granger misses with an uppercut. Brownie saw that one coming.
Brownie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Brownie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Brownie misses.
Granger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brownie throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Brownie is out of range.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Brownie crumples to the floor! Granger milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##KD#
Granger cracks Face with a big right hand and Face goes down!#ROC#Face is rocked!
Granger lands a couple of digs.
Face is still in real trouble! Can Granger finish him?
Granger stands and throws Face's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big shot lands for Granger! That's hurt Face! Will he recover? Granger fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mayorga counter with a right hand.
Granger slips under a jab.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayorga misses the shot to the body.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayorga tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Granger misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mayorga. Those never looked like landing.
Mayorga moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Granger! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger throws a jab when Mayorga was well out of range.
Mayorga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayorga moves out of range as Granger strikes.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Mayorga.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Mayorga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Granger.
Mayorga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger.
A low kick from Mayorga is predictable there
and Granger counters with a big head kick but Mayorga shrugs it off.
Mayorga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Granger's sensitive parts.
Mayorga lands a nice shot that snaps Granger's head back.
Mayorga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayorga.
Mayorga cracks Granger with a good jab.#CL#
Mayorga moves into the clinch.
Mayorga keeps control of Granger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Mayorga tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Mayorga back against the cage.
Granger has had enough of the clinch but Mayorga keeps him there for the moment.
Granger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mayorga has him pressed against the cage.
Granger is trying to force a seperation but Mayorga has the dominant position.
Granger tries to break the clinch but Mayorga is controlling the position.
Mayorga pushes Granger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Mayorga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayorga misses with a punch to the body.
Mayorga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayorga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger tries to break the clinch but Mayorga is controlling the position.
Mayorga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granger.
Granger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Granger working hard to break the clinch.
Mayorga keeps control of Granger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Granger tries to break free but Mayorga pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayorga.
Mayorga prevents Granger from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mayorga fails to land. #BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Granger staying out of range there.
It seemed like Granger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Granger slips a straight right by Mayorga.
Good leg kick by Mayorga.
A lazy left from Mayorga finds it's target.
Mayorga throws a leg kick but Granger moved away.
Mayorga looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
It seemed like Granger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayorga tries to bum rush Granger with a series of wild strikes but Granger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Mayorga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayorga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mayorga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Granger if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
A head kick misses from Granger.
Mayorga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Mayorga is looking to counter with head kicks.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayorga.
Granger avoids the body shot from Mayorga.
Mayorga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayorga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayorga scores with a nice head shot.
Granger blocks a jab.
Mayorga takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osvaldo Mayorga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mayorga throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Granger tries to keep at a distance but Mayorga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Granger tries to break free but Mayorga pushes him back against the cage.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayorga has double underhooks.
Granger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Granger is trying to break free.
Mayorga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Granger blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Mayorga misses with a body kick.
Granger throws out a counter right but Mayorga avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayorga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Mayorga tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Granger! But no joy.
Mayorga ducks under a wild hook from Granger.#T1#
Granger moves out of range of the body kick.
Granger throws out a counter right but Mayorga avoids it with no problem.
Mayorga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
Mayorga fails to land with a series of punches.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Mayorga.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayorga.
Mayorga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granger's head.
Mayorga tries to land a front kick but Granger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mayorga throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
Osvaldo Mayorga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayorga defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Mayorga throws a big shot that misses.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Granger throws a hook to the side of Mayorga's head but Mayorga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayorga tries to clinch up.
Mayorga tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mayorga forces Granger back against the cage and clinches.
Granger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Mayorga throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mayorga lands a head shot.
Granger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mayorga throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayorga wants to clinch.#T3#
Mayorga throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Granger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayorga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayorga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mayorga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayorga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayorga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Granger on the side of the head.
Mayorga throws a leg kick but Granger moved away.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Mayorga misses with an uppercut.
Mayorga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayorga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayorga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayorga.
Mayorga misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayorga throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
Granger throws out a counter right but Mayorga avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Mayorga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Mayorga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osvaldo Mayorga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mayorga throws a front kick that sends Granger stumbling back into the cage.
Granger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mayorga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
It appears Mayorga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mayorga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayorga. That snapped Granger's head back.
Mayorga throws a leg kick which misses Granger's front leg but catches the back leg as Granger tries to avoid it. #T1#
Mayorga wants to land a leg kick but Granger is out of range.
Granger throws out a counter right but Mayorga avoids it with no problem.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayorga.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Mayorga misses the shot to the body.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Mayorga.
Mayorga lands a jab to Granger's midsection.
A jab from Mayorga misses.
Mayorga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayorga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Mayorga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayorga scores with a nice strike.
Mayorga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Granger in his tracks. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayorga misses the shot to the body.
Mayorga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mayorga moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayorga connects with a jab.
Mayorga is looking to clinch.
Granger blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mayorga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayorga with a nice calf kick.
Mayorga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger ducks right into an uppercut from Mayorga.
Mayorga misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Granger! But no joy.
Granger on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Granger slips under a jab.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Mayorga's head but Mayorga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayorga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mayorga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayorga wants to clinch.
Mayorga connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osvaldo Mayorga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayorga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osvaldo Mayorga!
During a confident post fight interview, Osvaldo Mayorga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Granger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Granger scores with a jab. Douglass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Granger misses the jab.
Granger scores with the left hand. Douglass knows he should have avoided that one.
Granger lands a jab to the head.
Granger 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.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Douglass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Granger.#T1#
Granger looks to throw the jab but Douglass is out of range.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Douglass tries a quick counter leg kick but Granger is wise to it.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglass.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Granger backing up. Granger nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Granger looks to throw the jab but Douglass is out of range.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger tests Douglass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Douglass staying out of range there.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Granger backing up. Granger nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Granger.
Granger lands a head kick. Douglass smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Douglass gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Douglass defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Granger throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
As Granger backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
Douglass moves out of range of the strikes.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger works the jab nicely.
Douglass moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger throws a head kick but Douglass moves out of range.
As Granger backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Granger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Douglass blocks a jab.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
We've been informed that Douglass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Douglass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Douglass slips a jab from Granger.
Douglass ducks right into an uppercut from Granger.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Despite the aggression on Douglass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Douglass is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Douglass.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Granger lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Granger misses.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Granger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Douglass. Douglass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Granger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Douglass staying out of range there.
Granger thuds his right hand into Douglass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Douglass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger lands the left hand.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Douglass uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Granger backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Douglass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Granger.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Douglass moved out of range.
Douglass slips under a jab from Granger.
Granger throws a head kick but Douglass moves out of range.
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Douglass in his tracks.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglass counters with a left and a right that stings Granger.
Granger misses with a hook. Douglass ducked under it nicely.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Douglass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.#T2#
Granger throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglass slips under a jab from Granger.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taram Douglass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Douglass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglass drops his hands momentarily and Granger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Douglass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Granger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglass ducks right into an uppercut from Granger.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Douglass. #T3#
Douglass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Douglass saw that one coming.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Granger throws a nice head kick!
Granger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglass.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Douglass moves out of range easily.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Granger throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Granger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Douglass's head backwards.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Douglass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglass walks into a left hand.
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglass can do to turn this around?
Granger connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Douglass ducks down to avoid it.
Granger misses with a looping left.
A big left from Granger misses.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Granger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Douglass takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Granger backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Douglass slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger works the jab nicely.
Douglass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Douglass defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Granger throws a head kick but Douglass moves out of range.
Douglass slips a straight right by Granger.
Douglass slips under a jab.
Granger misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Granger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Granger.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Douglass ducks down to avoid it.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.#T2#
Douglass moves forwards but Granger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Granger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Douglass ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglass.
Nice straight punches there by Granger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Granger.
A big right from Granger misses.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Douglass to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Douglass's head but Douglass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Granger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglass is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglass.
Douglass throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Douglass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglass! But no joy.
Granger misses with a hook. Douglass ducked under it nicely.
As Granger backs off Douglass throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Granger throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Granger misses with a hook.
Douglass throws a counter combo.
Douglass slips under a jab.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Douglass unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Douglass blocks a jab.
Granger throws a jab when Douglass was well out of range.
Douglass slips a straight right by Granger.
Douglass is looking for the big counter here.
Granger jabs Douglass right on the nose. Douglass blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taram Douglass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granger dips to his left and cracks Douglass with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Granger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Granger shoots in and gets a takedown into Moore's guard.
Moore working a defensive guard but Granger passes into half guard.
Granger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Granger slows the pace down in half guard.
Granger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Moore trying to hold on to Granger's head to control him but Granger postures up.
Granger content to control rather than advance.
Granger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moore!
Granger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore has given up his back here. Will Granger look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Granger is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Granger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
More stalling from Granger.
Granger is not going to allow Moore to sit and survive in this position.
Moore is in bad spot here.
Granger trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moore doesn't escape.
Granger not allowing Moore to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Granger has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moore's body.
Moore is in bad spot here.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.
Moore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Granger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Granger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore strikes from the bottom but Granger passes into mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore gives up his back whilst trying to strike. #T1#
Granger controlling the position well here. Moore rolled but Granger kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Granger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
I really don't envy Moore right now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Granger is riding his opponent, not letting Moore buck him off.
Granger with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Granger.
Granger is continuing to stall.#T3#
Moore rolls, trying to escape but Granger keeps control of the position.
Frank Granger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Granger has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moore's body.
Moore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yet more stalling tactics from Granger.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Granger avoiding Moore 's attempts to control his hands.
Granger controls the position.
Moore wants to control his opponent's hands but Granger gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Granger biding his time, controlling Moore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Granger scores with a takedown into Moore's guard.
Granger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moore working a defensive guard but Granger manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face as Granger controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The adventures of Granger the control monster continue. Boring.
Moore strikes from the bottom but Granger takes advantage and advances to full mount!#T1#
Granger controlling the pace for now.
Moore tries to improve his position but instead Granger has taken his back!
Well, with Granger on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Moore is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Moore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Granger keeps control of the position as Moore tries to break free.
Frank Granger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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.
Granger trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moore doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaz Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moore tries to roll but Granger sticks to his back. #T3#
Granger keeps control of the position easily here as Moore tries to buck him off. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moore rolls, trying to escape but Granger keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Granger biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Granger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Granger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Levesque gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Levesque moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Granger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Granger stopping the sweep attempt from Levesque.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque looking for a sweep. Not yet Levesque, not yet. #SUB#
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Granger defends well.#SUB#
Levesque throws his legs up looking for a submission but Granger uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
The referee asks Granger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Granger prefers to stall for the moment though.
Levesque gets back to half guard.
Levesque is looking for a sweep. Granger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levesque has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Granger is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Levesque has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Granger. Oh but Levesque has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Granger goes limp - he's gone! Levesque jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miles Levesque!
Miles Levesque seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 33: West v Bouncer
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Granger throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Granger checks it.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Pulkkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
A nice side step and Pulkkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Granger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Granger with a nice cross.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Granger throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Pulkkinen blocks the low kick.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Granger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Granger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Granger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Granger is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Granger thumps Pulkkinen with a low kick.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granger blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.#T2#
Granger throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Granger throws a leg kick which misses Pulkkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulkkinen tries to avoid it.
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!
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulkkinen catches Granger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Granger at a distance.
Granger is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Granger down.
Granger misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick. #T3#
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granger circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Granger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulkkinen.
Granger tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Granger tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Granger. #KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a left and a right that send Granger crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Granger lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild combination.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected. #T4#
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Granger checks it
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Granger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albert Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Granger is rocked!
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granger circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen works over Granger's head and body with a nice combination.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Granger 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.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Granger catches Pulkkinen right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.#T2#
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Granger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Granger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
As Granger backs off Pulkkinen throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
Granger works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Granger.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
Pulkkinen cracks Granger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Granger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pulkkinen finish him?
Oh Granger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy left from Granger finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Granger's side.#KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Granger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Granger looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Granger back to his feet!
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Granger throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Granger is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 25: Ihantala v McDonald
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Meat Boy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.
Granger throws a jab when Meat Boy was well out of range.
Granger jabs Meat Boy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meat Boy on the side of the head.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Granger gets tackled into the cage by Meat Boy. Meat Boy maintains the clinch.
Meat Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meat Boy misses with a punch to the body.
Meat Boy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meat Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
Meat Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action. #BC2#
Meat Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Meat Boy clinches with his opponent.
Granger lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Meat Boy manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Meat Boy moved out of range.
Meat Boy moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.#CL2#
Meat Boy closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.#BC2#
Meat Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meat Boy wants to clinch.#T1#
Granger digs a good hook to Meat Boy's body. #CL2#
Granger gets tackled into the cage by Meat Boy. Meat Boy maintains the clinch.
Meat Boy prevents a body shot from Granger.
Granger is working Meat Boy over against the cage.#BC2#
Meat Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Granger.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meat Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Meat Boy lands with a cross.
Meat Boy tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it. #CL2#
Meat Boy moves into the clinch.
Granger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meat Boy backwards.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger tries to work over Meat Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meat Boy scores with a hook to the body.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Granger lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meat Boy blocks a body shot from Granger. #T2##BC2#
Meat Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meat Boy looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy scores with the left hand. Granger knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Granger tries to keep at a distance but Meat Boy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Granger lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Meat Boy breaks the clinch.
Meat Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meat Boy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granger's head.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Meat Boy dips to his left and cracks Granger with an uppercut!#KD2#
Meat Boy lands a big head kick that sends Granger tumbling to the mat! Meat Boy takes a step backwards and waves Granger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Granger is rocked!
Granger swats away the attempt to clinch by Meat Boy.
Oh Granger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Granger there.
Granger seems to have got his legs back now.
Meat Boy tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Meat Boy defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Meat Boy feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Meat Boy takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Meat Boy moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Granger.
Meat Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meat Boy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meat Boy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meat Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
Meat Boy misses with a punch to the body.
Meat Boy lands a right hand.
Granger works on Meat Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meat Boy.
Granger scores with a shot to the side of Meat Boy's head.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meat Boy's elbow.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Granger working aggressively here.
Meat Boy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Meat Boy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger misses with a body punch. #T4#
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meat Boy's elbow.
Meat Boy tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Meat Boy back against the cage.
Meat Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meat Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
A body shot lands from Granger.
Granger tries to work over Meat Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Meat Boy.
Granger gets through Meat Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Meat Boy avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Meat Boy controls his hands. #BC2#
Meat Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meat Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Meat Boy.
An inside leg kick from Meat Boy misses. #CL2#
Meat Boy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Super Meat Boy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Meat Boy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Granger throws a body punch but Meat Boy moves out of range. #CL2#
Meat Boy closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Meat Boy controls his hands.
Granger tries a body shot but Meat Boy blocks it.
Meat Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Meat Boy controls the action.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Meat Boy avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meat Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meat Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Meat Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
Meat Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Meat Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meat Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meat Boy lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meat Boy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meat Boy avoids the body shot from Granger. #T1#
Granger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Super Meat Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meat Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Meat Boy.#KD2#
Meat Boy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Granger sprawling to the canvas! Granger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Meat Boy finish him?! #ROC2#Granger is rocked!
Meat Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meat Boy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Meat Boy is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Granger flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Granger is out cold! Meat Boy holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Meat Boy!
After the big win, Super Meat Boy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Neon Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 20: Puto v Newton
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Granger looks to throw the jab but Tynkkynen is out of range.
Tynkkynen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tynkkynen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Granger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Granger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tynkkynen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Granger's hands.
Nice defenses there by Tynkkynen.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Tynkkynen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tynkkynen scores with a hook.
Granger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tynkkynen scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tynkkynen moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger connects with a body shot.
Tynkkynen throws a shot to the body.
Tynkkynen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Tynkkynen is just out of range.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Tynkkynen.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target. #T1#
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tynkkynen finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Granger scores with a hook.
Granger throws a jab when Tynkkynen was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tynkkynen misses.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Tynkkynen saw that one coming.
Tynkkynen scores with a punch to the head.
Tynkkynen dips to his left and cracks Granger with an uppercut!
Granger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Tynkkynen.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger drops his hands momentarily and Tynkkynen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tynkkynen slips a jab from Granger.
Tynkkynen slips a straight right by Granger.
Tynkkynen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tynkkynen misses the jab.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Granger misses.
Granger lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Granger missing with a left hand there. Tynkkynen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tynkkynen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tynkkynen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Tynkkynen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger clobbers Tynkkynen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tynkkynen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tynkkynen cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tynkkynen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tynkkynen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Tynkkynen counters with a nice body shot.
Granger throws a body punch but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Tynkkynen as he connects with a hook.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger stuns Tynkkynen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tynkkynen moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tynkkynen.#T3#
A jab from Tynkkynen does it's job there.
Tynkkynen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tynkkynen connects with the punch.
Tynkkynen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.
Granger takes a swing at Tynkkynen's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tynkkynen connects with a crisp jab.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Tynkkynen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tynkkynen throws out a powerful jab.
Tynkkynen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granger's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tynkkynen, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tynkkynen scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Tynkkynen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granger swings for the body but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Granger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Tynkkynen.
Granger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tynkkynen to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Tynkkynen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger connects with a leg kick.
Granger misses the jab.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Tynkkynen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tynkkynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Granger takes one on the button.
Tynkkynen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tynkkynen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger throws a hook but Tynkkynen blocks it.
A good leg kick by Granger.
Granger sizes up Tynkkynen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Tynkkynen lands a nice looking body shot.
Tynkkynen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Tynkkynen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miro Tynkkynen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tynkkynen lands with an uppercut that bounces Granger off the cage and back into range.
Tynkkynen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger throws the left hand but Tynkkynen avoids the punch easily.
Granger misses with a hook. Tynkkynen ducked under it nicely.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tynkkynen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tynkkynen on the side of the head.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Granger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tynkkynen. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Granger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Tynkkynen is just out of range.
A cross from Granger lands.
Granger thows a leg kick but Tynkkynen checks it
and Tynkkynen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tynkkynen moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger tries to work over Tynkkynen's front leg with a kick but Tynkkynen checks it.
Tynkkynen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granger.
Tynkkynen jabs Granger right on the nose. Granger blinks but takes it well.
Tynkkynen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Tynkkynen ducks down to avoid it.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger swings for the body but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Tynkkynen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Granger on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tynkkynen.
Granger walks into a jab.
A jab from Tynkkynen does it's job there.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Tynkkynen swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tynkkynen defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Tynkkynen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tynkkynen takes one to the chin there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tynkkynen.
Granger throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tynkkynen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miro Tynkkynen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Tynkkynen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tynkkynen tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Granger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tynkkynen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good exchange - Tynkkynen coming out on top.#T3#
Tynkkynen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Tynkkynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Tynkkynen catches Granger right on the button with a cross.
Tynkkynen checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tynkkynen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tynkkynen lands with a hook. Granger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tynkkynen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tynkkynen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tynkkynen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Granger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tynkkynen checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger looks to throw the jab but Tynkkynen is out of range.
Tynkkynen lands the left hand.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Tynkkynen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tynkkynen, as that shot connected.
Tynkkynen punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Granger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tynkkynen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger moves forwards but Tynkkynen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tynkkynen dips to his left and cracks Granger with an uppercut!
Tynkkynen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tynkkynen misses with a double jab.
Granger cracks Tynkkynen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tynkkynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Tynkkynen throws a good cross that connects.
Tynkkynen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Tynkkynen lands.
A nice leg kick from Granger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miro Tynkkynen 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tynkkynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Tynkkynen lands a jab to the head.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tynkkynen.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Granger - just one landing.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tynkkynen connects with a nice looking jab.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tynkkynen dips to his left and cracks Granger with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tynkkynen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Tynkkynen slips the punch.
Tynkkynen tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tynkkynen is out of range and Granger settles back down.
Granger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Tynkkynen digs a good body shot into Granger's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Tynkkynen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen blocks a leg kick.
Granger tries to land a leg kick but Tynkkynen saw it coming and moves away.
Tynkkynen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Granger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Granger swings for the body but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tynkkynen. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tynkkynen misses with a wild body shot.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen jabs at Granger's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Tynkkynen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tynkkynen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Granger misses its target.#T2#
Granger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the body.
Tynkkynen lands a lovely overhand right.
Tynkkynen sizes up Granger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tynkkynen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tynkkynen counter with a right hand.
Tynkkynen lands with a right hand.
Tynkkynen blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tynkkynen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Tynkkynen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tynkkynen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tynkkynen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tynkkynen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tynkkynen moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Tynkkynen lands a body shot. #T3#
Tynkkynen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Granger misses.
Tynkkynen slips under a jab.
Tynkkynen scores with a nice strike.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Tynkkynen's shoulder, as Tynkkynen tries to avoid the shot.
Frank Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granger throws out a leg kick but Tynkkynen moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
Tynkkynen scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
Tynkkynen throws a shot to the body.
Tynkkynen cracks Granger with an open hand slap.
Tynkkynen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tynkkynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Tynkkynen connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tynkkynen tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger lands with an uppercut that bounces Tynkkynen off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Tynkkynen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tynkkynen.
Granger walks into a stiff left hand from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen lands with an uppercut that bounces Granger off the cage and back into range.
Miro Tynkkynen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tynkkynen lands with a cross.
Granger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tynkkynen avoids the body shot from Granger.
Tynkkynen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tynkkynen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Granger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Granger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tynkkynen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tynkkynen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
Tynkkynen ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Tynkkynen looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miro Tynkkynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tynkkynen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Tynkkynen!
Miro Tynkkynen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I need a beer '.

Event: WVT 12: Granger v McDonald
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Granger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Granger needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granger.
McDonald slips a straight right by Granger.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Granger.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granger. Granger obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Granger lands a jab.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch.
Granger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Granger digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Granger tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonald clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Granger.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Granger looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Granger throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.#CL#
McDonald clinches.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Granger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McDonald fails to pull guard.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
Granger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
McDonald jumps into guard, dragging Granger to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Granger gets to his feet - McDonald follows without any prompting. #T4#
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger misses with a body shot.
McDonald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Granger seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Granger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Granger misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger lands a jab to the head.
Granger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Granger misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald cracks Granger with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Granger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Granger misses with a looping left.#T1#
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Granger misses with a looping left.
It looks like McDonald has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.
McDonald works on Granger's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
Granger misses with a body punch.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald is leaning against Granger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
McDonald gets through Granger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Granger.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
Granger blocking some punches.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald digs a right hand into Granger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Granger's gas tank.
Granger is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow. #TD#
McDonald jumps into guard, dragging Granger to the mat.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Granger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Granger trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Granger stands up and waves to McDonald to follow him.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4##CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Granger blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Granger misses with a body punch.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
A short right from Granger.
A short left from McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Granger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Granger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Granger's head back.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
Granger misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald with a jab.
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!
Good shot there by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Granger is rocked!
Granger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Granger's head.
Granger is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Granger digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
McDonald slips under a jab from Granger.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Granger momentarily.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Granger jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Granger tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Granger looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
McDonald cracks Granger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Granger defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald with a hook.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.
Granger misses the shot to the body. #CL#
McDonald rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Granger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Granger lands a right hand.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger lands a body shot.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bob McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 9: Halo v Mogg
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Marka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Granger!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka wants to control but Granger is keeping him busy.
Granger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Granger sneaks out the side door and pushes Marka away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Marka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Granger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marka prevents Granger from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka 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. #T1#
Granger wants to stand up but Marka is controlling him.
Marka 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marka.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Marka with the counter takedown but Granger avoids it easily.
Marka on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD#
Granger lands a big right hand that sends Marka crashing to the mat! Granger stays standing though and waves Marka back to his feet!#ROC#Marka is rocked!
Marka blocks a jab.
Marka moves away from the strike by Granger.
Marka ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granger to score with a decent uppercut.
Marka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granger doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Granger throws the left hand but Marka avoids the punch easily.
Granger with a nice cross.
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Granger finish him?#TD2#
Marka shoots in and bounces Granger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marka seems to have recovered his senses.
Granger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marka is controlling him.
Marka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marka wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving. #T4#
Granger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marka is controlling him.
Marka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES#
Granger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Marka presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Marka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Granger lands the left hand.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marka.
Good shot there by Granger.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marka can do to turn this around?
Granger misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marka lands a body shot.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Granger takes a swing at Marka's ribcage but misses.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger takes a swing at Marka's ribcage but misses.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marka scores with a jab to the body.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Marka digs a good body shot into Granger's ribs.#T1#
Granger throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Marka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marka.

Granger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Marka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marka moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Marka drives through with a takedown into Granger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Granger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marka dives into side control.
Granger is trying to buck Marka off.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marka avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Marka moved out of range.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Marka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marka.
Marka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marka won't allow Granger to get back to his feet.
Marka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Granger wants to stand and escape but Marka is having none of it. #T4#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marka slips a jab from Granger.
And Marka tries to counter it with a takedown but Granger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
Marka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Granger as Marka shoots in.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
And Marka tries to counter it with a takedown but Granger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Granger throws a hook but Marka blocks it.
Marka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Granger leaves Marka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marka dips to his left and cracks Granger with an uppercut!
Granger misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Granger wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka wants to control but Granger is keeping him busy.
Marka controlling the action here. #T1#
Granger is trying to stand up here but Marka is controlling him well.
Granger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Marka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Granger did well to prevent Marka getting side control.
Granger tries to kick Marka off in order to stand up. Marka Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Granger trying to remain calm as Marka controls from the top position.
Luka Marka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marka is looking to take a break and control but Granger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Granger pushes Marka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Granger keeps working.
Marka controls the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marka feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Granger takes a swing at Marka's ribcage but misses.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Granger swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Marka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Granger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Granger misses with a hook #TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marka postures up in Granger's guard and throws a big left but Granger blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marka won't allow Granger to get back to his feet.
Frank Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully. #ES#
Granger pushes Marka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
Granger moves away from the strike by Marka.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger throws a hook but Marka avoids it easily.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marka.
And Marka tries to counter it with a takedown but Granger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Granger throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Marka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Granger!
Granger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marka has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Marka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Granger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luka Marka.
I think Granger 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 3: Mogg v Granger
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Rees Mogg throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Rees Mogg ducks down to avoid it.
Rees Mogg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Rees Mogg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rees Mogg throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Rees Mogg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Rees Mogg throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
Granger jabs at Rees Mogg's body.
Rees Mogg moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rees Mogg.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Rees Mogg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rees Mogg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granger misses with a hook
and Rees Mogg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger looks to land a right hand but Rees Mogg moved out of range.#T1#
Rees Mogg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Granger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Rees Mogg misses.
A good leg kick by Granger.
Rees Mogg throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger tries to clinch up.
Rees Mogg throws a right and a left that Granger avoids nicely.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Rees Mogg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Granger walks into a jab.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Rees Mogg throws a shot from downtown. Granger moves away and avoids it.
Granger throws a jab when Rees Mogg was well out of range.
Rees Mogg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Granger counters with a nice leg kick.
Rees Mogg looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Granger works the jab nicely.
Granger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rees Mogg.
Granger slips a jab and a cross from Rees Mogg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rees Mogg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rees Mogg counters with a straight right hand.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rees Mogg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Granger under the eye.
Nice cross by Granger.
Granger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
A slow jab from Rees Mogg misses its intended target. #T3#
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rees Mogg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rees Mogg scores with a jab to the head.
Granger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rees Mogg rather than just go for the knockout.
Granger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
Rees Mogg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rees Mogg counters with a right hand to the body.
Rees Mogg blocks a leg kick.
Rees Mogg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rees Mogg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Granger throws a leg kick
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rees Mogg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
An attempted straight right counter from Rees Mogg misses the target.
Rees Mogg checks a leg kick.
Rees Mogg walks into a jab.
Granger misses with a body shot
and Rees Mogg counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger misses with a left hand
and Rees Mogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Rees Mogg throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Granger lands a head shot.
Granger throws a jab when Rees Mogg was well out of range.
Granger scores with a hook to the body. Rees Mogg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rees Mogg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Rees Mogg misses its intended target.
Granger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Granger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rees Mogg. That did some damage!
Rees Mogg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rees Mogg checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Rees Mogg counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger misses with a leg kick
and Rees Mogg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rees Mogg looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jacob Rees Mogg 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger jabs Rees Mogg right on the nose. Rees Mogg blinks but takes it well.
Rees Mogg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Rees Mogg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger moves away from the strike by Rees Mogg.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rees Mogg throws out a powerful jab.
Granger throws a body punch but Rees Mogg moves out of range.
Rees Mogg blocks a jab.
Granger thuds his right hand into Rees Mogg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Rees Mogg misses with an uppercut
and Granger counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Rees Mogg is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Granger moves out of range as Rees Mogg strikes.
Rees Mogg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rees Mogg on the side of the head.
Granger gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger feints and then cracks Rees Mogg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rees Mogg down.
Rees Mogg just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger cracks Rees Mogg with a good jab.
Rees Mogg lands a jab to the head.
Granger throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Rees Mogg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rees Mogg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rees Mogg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rees Mogg seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Rees Mogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger swings for the body but Rees Mogg moves out of range.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rees Mogg.
Granger misses with a hook. Rees Mogg ducked under it nicely.
Granger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Rees Mogg is looking to counter punch.
Granger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Granger throws a low kick but Rees Mogg avoids it.
Granger misses with a hook
and Rees Mogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger throws a leg kick but Rees Mogg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rees Mogg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rees Mogg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rees Mogg misses the target.
Granger throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Rees Mogg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger lands a jab.
Granger tests Rees Mogg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Rees Mogg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger feints and then cracks Rees Mogg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rees Mogg down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Granger swings for the body but Rees Mogg moves out of range.
Granger misses with a hook
and Rees Mogg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Rees Mogg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rees Mogg looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Granger connects with an inside leg kick.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Rees Mogg throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rees Mogg moves away.
Rees Mogg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rees Mogg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Rees Mogg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Granger swings for the body but Rees Mogg moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Rees Mogg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rees Mogg throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger thows a leg kick but Rees Mogg checks it
letting Rees Mogg counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Rees Mogg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rees Mogg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Rees Mogg moved out of range.
Rees Mogg moves out of range of the leg kick from Granger.
Granger falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Rees Mogg counter with a right hand.
Granger misses the body punch #KD#
and Rees Mogg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Granger! Rees Mogg lets Granger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Granger is rocked!
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Granger clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Granger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rees Mogg.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rees Mogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Rees Mogg throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Granger on the inside. #T1#
Granger blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Granger.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Rees Mogg avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
Granger digs a right hand into Rees Mogg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rees Mogg's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Rees Mogg tries to break the clinch but Granger is controlling the position.
Granger working aggressively here.
Granger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Granger.
Rees Mogg digs a right hand underneath Granger's ribcage. Granger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rees Mogg has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rees Mogg's elbow.
Granger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rees Mogg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Granger blocking some punches.
Rees Mogg misses with a body punch.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg misses with some punches. #T2#
Rees Mogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rees Mogg cracks Granger with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Granger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frank Granger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Granger tries a body shot but Rees Mogg blocks it.
Granger tries to work over Rees Mogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Granger blocks the elbow strike.
Rees Mogg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
Granger tries to work over Rees Mogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger tries to work over Rees Mogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rees Mogg lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Granger scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rees Mogg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Granger.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger lands with a short shot to the head.
Granger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rees Moggs head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rees Mogg.
A short right from Granger.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Rees Mogg controls the action.
Rees Mogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards. #BC#
Rees Mogg breaks from the clinch.
Granger misses the body punch
and Rees Mogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Rees Mogg has Granger up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Granger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
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!
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger misses with the head strike.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Rees Mogg controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Rees Mogg fails to land.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rees Mogg's elbow.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rees Mogg lands with a left to the head.
Rees Mogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rees Mogg fails to land.
A short uppercut from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg presses Granger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Granger - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Rees Mogg.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Rees Mogg blocking some punches.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Rees Mogg controls the action.
Rees Mogg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Granger's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacob Rees Mogg.
I think Rees Mogg 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Rees Mogg!
Jacob Rees Mogg made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Churchill would be delighted.'.

Event: RISE 62:
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Shabazz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Granger digs a good body shot into Shabazz's ribs.
Granger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Granger slips a jab from Shabazz.
A nice side step and Granger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabazz throws out the jab.
Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger clobbers Shabazz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Granger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shabazz. Shabazz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shabazz is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabazz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Granger misses.
Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger connects with a jab.
Shabazz throws a head kick but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws out a counter right but Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shabazz doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabazz moves away.
Granger slips a jab from Shabazz.
Granger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shabazz swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Shabazz walks into a jab.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Shabazz takes one to the chin there.
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shabazz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD2#
Granger lands a big uppercut and Shabazz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shabazz looks OK. Granger waves Shabazz back to his feet!#ROC2#Shabazz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Shabazz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Shabazz's defenses. It connects perfectly with Shabazz's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Granger!
Post fight, Frank Granger took to the microphone: ' '.

Event: RISE 55: West v Gustavsson
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger. #CL#
Granger tries to keep at a distance but Irrawaddy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Granger tries to work over Irrawaddy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch.
Irrawaddy digs a good hook to Granger's body.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger cracks Irrawaddy with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Irrawaddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger digs a good body shot into Irrawaddy's ribs.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Granger takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
Granger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irrawaddy momentarily.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice body shot.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irrawaddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Irrawaddy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Irrawaddy's shoulder, as Irrawaddy tries to avoid the shot.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Granger throws the left hand but Irrawaddy avoids the punch easily.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Irrawaddy works Granger's body with a nice hook.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Good shot there by Granger.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Irrawaddy slips the punch.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger punishes Irrawaddy's body with a nice straight punch.
Irrawaddy needs to keep his hands up - Granger had a free shot at his head there.
Irrawaddy stalks Granger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Granger's face. Granger staggers backwards, shaken.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Granger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Granger.#T3##CL#
Irrawaddy closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Irrawaddy gets control of Granger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Irrawaddy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Granger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Irrawaddy's guard.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Granger stands up from Irrawaddy's guard - Granger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Irrawaddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irrawaddy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Granger tries to land a leg kick but Irrawaddy saw it coming and moves away.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Granger thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Granger.
Irrawaddy lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Irrawaddy. Beautiful body shot.
Irrawaddy thuds his right hand into Granger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Granger misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger connects with a single shot there.
Granger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Irrawaddy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Irrawaddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Irrawaddy lunges at Granger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Granger's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
A low kick lands for Granger.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Irrawaddy blocks a low kick nicely.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Granger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irrawaddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Granger tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irrawaddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Irrawaddy lands a head shot.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Irrawaddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger lands with a right hand.
Irrawaddy misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irrawaddy's knee momentarily.
Irrawaddy staying out of range there.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Irrawaddy misses with a right hand
and Granger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Granger counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Irrawaddy is rocked!
Granger drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Irrawaddy right on the button. Irrawaddy goes down! Granger follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Granger gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hard fight and respect for Benny The Bouncer '.

Event: RISE 48: Gustavsson v Philippe
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
The Bouncer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger connects with a jab.
Granger scores with a nice right hand.
Granger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by The Bouncer there.
The Bouncer connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Granger clinches with his opponent.
Granger tries to work over The Bouncer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Bouncer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Bouncer blocks a body shot from Granger.
The Bouncer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Granger lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Bouncer backwards.
The Bouncer blocks a body shot from Granger. #BC2#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Bouncer swinging wildly here.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Granger misses with a body shot.
The Bouncer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger throws a hook to the side of The Bouncer's head but The Bouncer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Bouncer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
The Bouncer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by The Bouncer. Beautiful body shot.
The Bouncer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger throws a jab when The Bouncer was well out of range.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Bouncer manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from The Bouncer misses.
The Bouncer connects with a nice looking jab.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bouncer was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Granger misses with a low kick.
The Bouncer scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
The Bouncer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Bouncer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granger.
Granger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Granger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Granger there.#T2#
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger takes one on the button.
The Bouncer throws a body shot but no joy.
The Bouncer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
The Bouncer ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
The Bouncer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granger moves out of range as The Bouncer throws a body kick.
The Bouncer takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Bouncer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Bouncer throws a poor cross that misses
and Granger counters with a right hand to the body.
Granger lands with an uppercut that bounces The Bouncer off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by The Bouncer.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger misses with a body shot.
The Bouncer digs a good body shot into Granger's ribs.
The Bouncer swinging wildly here. #T3#
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bouncer was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger.
Granger takes a swing at The Bouncer's ribcage but misses.
The Bouncer throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger misses the jab.
The Bouncer scores with a shot to the body.
The Bouncer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Bouncer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Granger connects with a solid leg kick.
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
Granger drops his hands momentarily and The Bouncer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Bouncer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
The Bouncer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Bouncer moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger throws a sloppy body shot
and The Bouncer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Bouncer connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
The Bouncer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger lands a really nice looking cross but The Bouncer seems unphased. #T4#
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger lunges at The Bouncer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Bouncer's hand.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
The Bouncer moves out of range of the strikes.
The Bouncer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The Bouncer throws a lazy uppercut
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger throws the left hand but The Bouncer avoids the punch easily.
The Bouncer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger misses with a hook. The Bouncer ducked under it nicely.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Bouncer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Bouncer digs a good hook to Granger's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by The Bouncer as he checks the leg kick.
The Bouncer lands a jab to the head.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
The Bouncer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Granger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Bouncer. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Bouncer slips under a jab.
The Bouncer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Bouncer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granger to score with a decent uppercut.
The Bouncer with a hook.
The Bouncer jabs at Granger's body.
Granger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Bouncer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Granger.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Bouncer misses with a low kick.
Granger swings for the body but The Bouncer moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on The Bouncer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Bouncer throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - The Bouncer coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bouncer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Bouncer finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Granger misses with a low kick.
The Bouncer throws the kick towards the body but Granger avoids it.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. #T1#
Granger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Bouncer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as The Bouncer blocks the low kick.
The Bouncer flicks out a counter leg kick but Granger steps away.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but The Bouncer is just out of range.
Granger takes one on the button.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
The Bouncer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Granger misses.
The Bouncer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Bouncer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Bouncer works Granger's body with a nice hook.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
The Bouncer scores with the left hand. Granger knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Bouncer scores with a hook to the body. Granger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
The Bouncer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Granger on the side of the head.
Granger throws a jab when The Bouncer was well out of range.
Nice body punch from The Bouncer.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Bouncer thuds his shin into the meat of Granger's side.
The Bouncer tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Bouncer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bouncer misses with a two punch combination.
Granger throws a leg kick
and The Bouncer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Bouncer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
The Bouncer tries to land a front kick but Granger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Granger looks to land a right hand but The Bouncer moved out of range.
A nice side step and The Bouncer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Bouncer moves out of range of the leg kick from Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. #T3#
Granger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger throws a leg kick that is checked
letting The Bouncer counter with a right hand.
Granger misses with a low kick.
The Bouncer misses with a looping right.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Granger throws a body punch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick.
Granger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Granger tries to clinch but The Bouncer is having none of it.
The Bouncer connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
Granger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Bouncer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Granger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Bouncer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Granger throws a chopping leg kick but The Bouncer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Bouncer stuns Granger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bouncer looks for the body kick but Granger saw that one coming. #T4#
Granger throws a shot to the body.
Granger blocks a head kick by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
The Bouncer tried to score with a low kick but Granger checks it.
The Bouncer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger throws a leg kick
enabling The Bouncer to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger missing with a left hand there. The Bouncer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Bouncer counters with a body kick.
Granger avoids the body shot from The Bouncer.
Granger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Bouncer throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
Granger throwing a counter right hand but The Bouncer manages to avoid it.
The Bouncer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bouncer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Bouncer blocks a leg kick.
The Bouncer throws a right hand that Granger ducks under and follows up with a left that Granger also avoids with ease.
Granger misses with a hook. The Bouncer ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by The Bouncer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Bouncer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny The Bouncer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Granger tried to score with a low kick but The Bouncer checks it.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps The Bouncer's head back.
The Bouncer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
The Bouncer lands a body shot.
The Bouncer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws out a powerful jab.
The Bouncer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Bouncer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bouncer.
A combination from The Bouncer does no damage.
A shot to the body from The Bouncer misses
and Granger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Granger takes one on the button.#CL#
Granger clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Bouncer's elbow.
The Bouncer prevents a body shot from Granger.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger misses with a body punch.
The Bouncer misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
The Bouncer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Bouncer's elbow.
The Bouncer blocks a body shot from Granger.
The Bouncer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Bouncer working aggressively here.
The Bouncer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Granger tries a body shot but The Bouncer blocks it.
The Bouncer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Bouncer is trying to break free.
Granger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Bouncer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Bouncer misses with a body punch.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but The Bouncer avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
The Bouncer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
A body shot lands from The Bouncer. #T2##BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
The Bouncer throws a series of punches but Granger avoids them all with ease.
Granger tests The Bouncer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Bouncer dodges the punch combination from Granger.
The Bouncer just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from The Bouncer
and Granger counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Bouncer's knee momentarily.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Bouncer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Granger rather than just go for the knockout.
The Bouncer throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Granger misses the target.
The Bouncer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Bouncer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Granger throwing a counter right hand but The Bouncer manages to avoid it.
The Bouncer lands a slapping body shot.
The Bouncer blocks a jab.
The Bouncer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
The Bouncer's corner calls for a 1-2. The Bouncer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Granger scores with a sloppy right hand. The Bouncer should have avoided that one.
The Bouncer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Granger has time to react.#T3#
Granger throws a looping overhand right but The Bouncer ducks down to avoid it.
The Bouncer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Bouncer staying out of range there.
The Bouncer lands a lovely overhand right.
Granger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Bouncer lands with a shot to the body.
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Bouncer throws out a powerful jab.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Bouncer misses with a double jab #CL#
and Granger counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Granger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bouncer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Granger or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger blocking some punches.
The Bouncer lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Bouncer lands a body punch. #T4#
The Bouncer misses with a punch to the body.
The Bouncer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but The Bouncer avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
The Bouncer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Granger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Bouncer can turn it around.#BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
Granger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Granger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Bouncer swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
The Bouncer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger tries to move into range but The Bouncer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick
and Granger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Bouncer lands a nice looking body kick.
The Bouncer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Bouncer lands with a hook. Granger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Granger misses with an uppercut. The Bouncer saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bouncer was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny The Bouncer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Bouncer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny The Bouncer!
After winning the bout, Benny The Bouncer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'Im old and slow myabe time to take my money and run! live the good life Beer and girls anyway respect to Benny The Bouncer great fight '.

Event: RISE 40: Philippe v Officer
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Chugman scores with a nice head shot.
Chugman slips under a jab.
Chugman misses with a hook.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Chugman throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chugman 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.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chugman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Chugman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Granger defends the submission attempt.
Granger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chugman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Granger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chugman wants to clinch.#T1#
The fighters circling - Chugman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Granger kicks Chugman off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Chugman.
Chugman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Granger pinned against the cage. Granger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Granger enables Chugman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Granger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Granger is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Granger wants to stand up but Chugman is controlling him.
Chugman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chugman stops Granger from standing up.
Chugman pushes down on Granger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chugman with the ground and pound but Granger uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Granger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Granger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chugman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chugman prevents Granger from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chugman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Granger tests Chugman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Granger misses.
Chugman shoots in looking for a takedown but Granger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chugman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frank Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Chugman feints the counter takedown.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Granger misses the target.#CL2#
Granger tries to keep at a distance but Chugman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chugman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chugman looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chugman tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Chugman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Granger won't allow Chugman to pass to mount.
Granger pushes Chugman off looking to stand but Chugman dives back in and keeps control.
Chugman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Granger scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Chugman manages to mount him!
Granger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Granger looks a forlorn figure. #SUB2#
Chugman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Granger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Granger and Chugman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T1#
Granger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chugman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chugman in side control, throwing shots but Granger defends.
Granger parries the strikes from Chugman easily there. Chugman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Granger to escape. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Granger is trying to buck Chugman off.
Chugman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chugman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chugman fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman controls the position from side control.
Granger wants to get back to his feet but Chugman drags him back down.#T3#
Chugman trying to control the action but Granger is working from the bottom. #ES#
Granger throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Chugman goes for a double leg but Granger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Granger continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Granger misses its target.#CL2#
Chugman rushes Granger and presses him up against the cage.
Chugman has Granger pushed against the cage.
Chugman stalling in the clinch.
Chugman slowing the pace effectively.
Chugman slowing the pace effectively.
Chugman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Granger smiles and moves away. #T4#
Chugman wants to clinch.
Chugman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Granger.
Granger misses with a leg kick.
Chugman feints the counter takedown.
Granger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chugman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman ducks right into an uppercut from Granger.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Chugman.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Chugman tries to clinch but Granger moves away
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
Granger throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.#CL2#
Chugman drives through and clinches with Granger against the cage. #TD2#
Chugman gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Granger kicks off Chugman and gets to his feet.
Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Chugman feints the counter takedown.
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!#TD2#
Granger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Granger is looking to stand up but Chugman isn't so interested in that idea.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Granger is keeping the position for now. #T1##ES#
Granger pushes Chugman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chugman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger tries a low kick but Chugman avoids it.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Chugman rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Granger breaks from the clinch.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Chugman defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Chugman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Granger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chugman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Granger is keeping the position.#ES#
Granger has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chugman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chugman has Granger pressed against the cage.
Chugman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chugman is stalling here. #T3#
Chugman trying to control the position but instead, Granger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chugman into the cage.
Chugman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Granger up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frank Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Klaus Chugman.
Granger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Granger throws a series of strikes that have Chugman backpedaling.
Chugman shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chugman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Chugman darts in trying to clinch
enabling Granger to counter with a crisp jab.
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chugman closes the distance and clinches up with Granger, looking for a takedown. Chugman pushes Granger against the cage but Granger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.#CL2#
Chugman rushes Granger and presses him up against the cage.
Granger prevents the takedown attempt.
Chugman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
Granger is trying to break the clinch but Chugman has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Granger blocks a body shot from Chugman.
Granger gets underhooks to prevent Chugman's takedown attempt.
Chugman is trying to maintain a safe position but Granger gets an underhook and turns Chugman into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Granger, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Granger!
A relieved looking Frank Granger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 31: Granger v Ihantala
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Granger misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ihantala to counter with a crisp jab.
Ihantala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ihantala throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Granger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Ihantala counters with a head kick.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Ihantala moves into the clinch.
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger lands a nice looking body shot.
Ihantala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ihantala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger throws a body punch but Ihantala moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihantala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ihantala.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
Granger is looking to wear down Ihantala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Granger misses the jab.
Ihantala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Granger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ihantala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ihantala circles away quickly and effectively.
Ihantala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ihantala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ihantala manages to avoid it.
Granger throws a body punch but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Ihantala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Ihantala walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihantala looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Granger throws a series of strikes that have Ihantala backpedaling.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger avoids the body shot from Ihantala.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Ihantala's ribs.
Granger misses with a jab to the body
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ihantala finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Ihantala scores with a spinning back kick!
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ihantala throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ihantala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ihantala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ihantala. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Ihantala saw that one coming.
Ihantala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ihantala looks to land a body kick but Granger moved away.
Ihantala tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ihantala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Granger misses with a double jab.
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger sets himself, and Ihantala steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
Granger throws a body punch but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala unleashes a big counter combination but Granger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Granger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Ihantala lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger lands a jab to Ihantala's midsection.
Ihantala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ihantala works the jab nicely.
Granger throws a series of punches but Ihantala avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Ihantala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ihantala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Granger throws a combination that misses
and Ihantala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Ihantala counters with a left right combination that sends Granger crashing to the mat - Ihantala wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Granger out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala 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.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'This guys are tooooo Fat and big for me FFS get them on slimfast'.

Event: RISE 26: Hunter v Philippe
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Granger.
Panayotov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Granger is fending him off so far but Panayotov persists. Nope, Granger circles away and we're back to standing.
Granger misses with a double jab
and Panayotov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Granger thinking.
Granger looks to land a combination but Panayotov avoids it well.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch but Panayotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panayotov lands a body shot.
Granger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Granger avoids a kick to the body.
Granger thows a leg kick but Panayotov checks it
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Panayotov.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Panayotov attempts a counter takedown but Granger avoids it well and moves away.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Panayotov lands a lovely overhand right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Panayotov - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Granger.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granger throws a hook but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Granger.
Panayotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
Granger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Granger stuns Panayotov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Granger drops Panayotov with a beautiful combination! Panayotov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Granger is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger goes for a small jab and connects. Now Granger goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Panayotov stumbles back but Granger runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Panayotov to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Panayotov will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Granger!
Post fight, Frank Granger stared into the camera and said ' so easy fight hahah'.

Event: RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Granger sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws a one two combo.
Lemieux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lemieux scrambles back to his feet.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Granger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Granger tries to clinch up.#CL#
Lemieux tries to keep at a distance but Granger has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger. #T1#
Lemieux tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands a shot to the body.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Granger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.#BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger walks into a stiff left hand from Lemieux.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.#T2#
Nice body punch from Granger.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux's coach down at Cope's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.
Lemieux throws an elbow that misses.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Granger throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Granger tries to clinch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Granger sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.#T3#
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger keeps Lemieux at a distance using the push kick.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granger lands a jab.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
Lemieux wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
Granger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lemieux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lemieux doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger dips to his left and cracks Lemieux with an uppercut!
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granger lands a jab to Lemieux's midsection.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemieux wants to counter with a clinch but Granger pushes him away.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
Lemieux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
Lemieux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemieux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Granger.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Lemieux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lemieux duly obliges.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granger slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
Granger looks to land a combination but Lemieux avoids it well.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lemieux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemieux checks it well.
Granger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Lemieux forces Granger back against the cage and clinches.
Granger is trying to push Lemieux away but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Lemieux moves out of range easily.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lemieux finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target. #CL#
Granger drives through and clinches with Lemieux against the cage.
Granger has had enough of the clinch but Lemieux keeps him there for the moment.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux lands a damaging elbow.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemieux has double underhooks.
Granger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lemieux leaning against his opponent. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Lemieux throws an elbow but misses.
Granger has had enough of the clinch but Lemieux keeps him there for the moment.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lemieux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger avoids the elbow strike from Lemieux, against the cage.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Lemieux slowing the pace effectively.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Lemieux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granger.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Granger blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Granger being controlled against the cage.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
Granger avoids the elbow strike from Lemieux, against the cage.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemieux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lemieux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lemieux takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemieux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Lemieux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lemieux throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux lands with a nice body punch.
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lemieux is able to avoid easily.
Lemieux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Lemieux does no damage.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target. #T1#
Lemieux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lemieux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Granger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger clobbers Lemieux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger jabs at Lemieux's body.
Lemieux takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lemieux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a thumping low kick.
Granger misses with a body shot. #T2#
Granger misses with a low kick.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granger is looking to wear down Lemieux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger tries to bum rush Lemieux with a series of wild strikes but Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lemieux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granger.
Lemieux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granger lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Granger.
Lemieux tries to counter with a clinch but Granger shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Lemieux tries to bum rush Granger with a series of wild strikes but Granger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Granger throws a wild body kick that Lemieux sees coming a mile off.
Lemieux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
Lemieux moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger throws a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lemieux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger.
Lemieux cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.
Lemieux thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
Lemieux scores with a punch to the head.
Lemieux punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lemieux cracks Granger with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: RISE 12: Prana v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Granger.
Granger jabs at Kraag's body.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger tries to bum rush Kraag with a series of wild strikes but Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Kraag now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from Granger.
A low kick lands for Granger. #T1#
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Granger takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag checks a low kick from Granger.
Granger fakes the leg kick and cracks Kraag in the body.
Granger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Granger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraag counters with a nice body shot.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kraag jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kraag lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag moves out of range of the body kick from Granger.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag lands with a good body shot.
Kraag misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kraag drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kraag works Granger's body with a nice hook.
Kraag stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Kraag lands a body shot.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Kraag counters with a right hand to the body.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag lands a jab.
Granger avoids the body shot from Kraag.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Kraag misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Kraag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
As Kraag backs away, Granger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger punishes Kraag's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Granger throws a series of punches but Kraag avoids them all with ease.
Granger lands a body shot.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.
Kraag walks into a straight right hand from Granger.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag lands a jab to Granger's midsection.
Granger throws a combination. Kraag tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraag scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kraag takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Granger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kraag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Granger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Granger tries to land a body kick
and Kraag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
Kraag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag lands with a shot to the body.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Desi Kraag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Desi Kraag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kraag misses with an uppercut
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag connects with a jab.
Kraag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Kraag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kraag takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters with a nice body shot.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kraag lands with a good body shot.
Kraag connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kraag digs a good body shot into Granger's ribs.
Granger is looking to wear down Kraag with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A cross from Kraag lands.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kraag jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kraag punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
Kraag throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
It looks like Granger has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Granger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kraag counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Kraag.
Kraag slips under a jab.#T2#
Kraag lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granger. That's going to slow Kraag down.
Kraag swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger throws out a leg kick but Kraag moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Granger at a distance.
Granger takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range. #CL#
Granger rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Kraag wants a takedown but no success here.
Kraag wants a takedown.
Kraag wants to take the fight to the mat but Granger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frank Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.#BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Kraag saw that one coming.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Kraag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraag slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kraag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Granger does no damage. #T4#
Kraag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
Kraag lands with a cross. #CL#
Granger closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Granger gets underhooks to prevent Kraag's takedown attempt.
Kraag is trying to drag Granger to the mat but Granger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Kraag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kraag drops down looking for an ankle pick but Granger pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Granger darts in and clinches Kraag up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Desi Kraag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Granger slips under a jab from Kraag.
Granger scores with a sloppy right hand. Kraag should have avoided that one.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Kraag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kraag was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kraag throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger.
Granger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Granger avoids the body shot from Kraag.
That kick from Granger tenderised Kraag's leg. Kraag is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger throws a quick counter head kick but Kraag was just out of range.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Kraag jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Granger gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kraag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Granger closes the distance and clinches.
Kraag wants to break free but Granger has control. #T2#
Kraag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!#BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch.
Kraag takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Granger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Granger lands with a hook. Kraag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Granger.
Kraag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Granger misses with a double jab
and Kraag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granger takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Kraag moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
Kraag takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Granger counters with a flying knee that drops Kraag! Granger dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger looked relieved post fight as he said the following; ' so easy fight hahah'.

Event: RISE 9: Chugman v Granger
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Chugman is looking to clinch but Granger is avoiding it.
It seemed like Granger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Granger didn't expect that.
Granger wants to get back to his feet but Chugman passes into half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chugman stops Granger from getting back to his feet.
Granger won't allow Chugman to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger is trying to stand back up but Chugman is controlling him #T1#
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Granger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chugman is just content to waste time from the top position. Granger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chugman won't allow Granger to get back to his feet.
Chugman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chugman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman prevents Granger from getting back to his feet.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Granger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chugman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Chugman throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Granger pushes Chugman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Granger misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Chugman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Chugman moves into the clinch.
Granger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chugman keeps control of Granger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chugman jumps guard but Granger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Chugman scores with a takedown into Granger's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger wants to stand and escape but Chugman is having none of it. #T3#
Chugman 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.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Granger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chugman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chugman is working Granger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Granger is retaining full guard.
Granger wants to stand up but Chugman is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but Granger shows good takedown defense.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chugman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Granger connects with a solid leg kick.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chugman.
Granger jabs at Chugman's body.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Granger cracks Chugman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Granger wants to slow Chugman down by chopping away at his legs.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chugman cracks Granger with an open hand slap.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Granger #TD#
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Granger won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Chugman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Granger is trying to buck Chugman off.
Granger is not content to let Chugman control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Granger connects with a leg kick.
Granger throws a right and a left that Chugman avoids nicely.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chugman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chugman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Granger tries to avoid it but Chugman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Granger to the ground. Granger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger looks to land a combination but Chugman avoids it well.
Granger lands a two punch combo.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
The fighters circling - Chugman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Chugman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chugman lands in his opponent's guard.

Granger scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Granger throws a leg kick but Chugman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Chugman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chugman is looking to clinch.
Granger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Granger leaves Chugman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chugman is able to avoid easily.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Granger is trying to stand back up but Chugman is controlling him
Chugman is trying to control. Granger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Granger wants to get back to his feet.
Granger is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard. #T2#
Chugman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Granger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Granger looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chugman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugman working the ground and pound effectively.
Chugman punching from mount but Granger doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Chugman punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Chugman goes for an armbar but Granger turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Granger. #SUB#
Chugman working for submissions but it's allowed Granger to get to half guard.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like Granger is going to stand back up. #SU2#
Granger decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Granger throws out a loose jab but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger stuns Chugman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chugman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chugman checks the leg kick.
Granger misses with a low kick as Chugman jumps back.
Chugman feinted with a counter takedown.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Chugman throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granger shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but Granger shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Chugman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Granger was covering up waiting for the punch and Chugman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chugman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chugman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Chugman connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
Chugman tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Granger throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.#CL#
Chugman forces Granger back against the cage and clinches.
Chugman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chugman has Granger pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chugman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Chugman moves out of range of the leg kick from Granger.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Granger.#T1#
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target. #CL2#
Granger clinches up with Chugman and pushes him back against the cage.
Chugman stalling. #BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Chugman has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chugman tries for a takedown but Granger manages to get underhooks.
Chugman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chugman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Granger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chugman has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Chugman has Granger pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Klaus Chugman.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
Granger throws a series of punches but Chugman avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Chugman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Granger tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chugman manages to move to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chugman wants to control the pace but Granger is squirming around nicely. #T3##ES2#
Granger bucks Chugman off and manages to get back to his feet!
Chugman moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger is looking to chop away at Chugman's legs.
Chugman goes for a double leg but Granger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Granger continues to drive forward.
Chugman leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Chugman doesn't manage to clinch there - Granger circles away.
Granger misses with a low kick.
Granger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Chugman gets a clinch. #T4#
Chugman is trying to stall.
Granger is pressed up against the cage. Chugman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Granger down to the mat. Granger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman walks into a straight right hand from Granger.
Granger misses with a low kick as Chugman jumps back.#CL#
Granger tries to keep at a distance but Chugman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Granger is trying to break free.
Granger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granger being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chugman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chugman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Granger 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Granger!
Frank Granger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RISE 5: Gustavsson v Carter
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Granger tries to land a front kick but Panayotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Panayotov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Granger tries to score with a low kick but Panayotov moves his leg out of the way.
Panayotov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Panayotov moves away and avoids it.
Panayotov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Panayotov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Panayotov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov takes one on the button.
Granger thows a leg kick but Panayotov checks it
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger keeps Panayotov at a distance using the push kick.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Granger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
and Panayotov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger throws out a leg kick but Panayotov moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Granger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Granger checks a leg kick.#T2#
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panayotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panayotov works the jab nicely.
Panayotov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Granger avoids the head kick by Panayotov.
Panayotov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Granger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger wants to clinch but Panayotov slips to the side
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Granger throws a body punch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Granger jabs at Panayotov's body.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Panayotov's belly button to the back.#T3#
Granger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Panayotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panayotov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panayotov checks a leg kick nicely.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panayotov blocks a head kick by Granger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panayotov! But no joy.
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Granger moves out of range.
Panayotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Panayotov counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panayotov keeps control of Granger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Panayotov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger moves away from the strike by Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panayotov connects with a jab.
Granger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panayotov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Panayotov moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Granger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Granger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panayotov lands a nice looking body shot.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger with the inside leg kick.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPanayotov.
Granger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panayotov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Granger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panayotov is out of range and Granger settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Granger swinging wildly here.
Granger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panayotov slips a straight right by Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Panayotov moves away and avoids it.
Panayotov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panayotov lands a lovely overhand right.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Granger moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Panayotov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Granger with a body shot.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger throws a combination that misses
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Granger takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Panayotov.
A nice side step and Panayotov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Panayotov off balance momentarily.
Granger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panayotov takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Panayotov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Granger drops Panayotov with a beautiful combination! Panayotov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Granger is looking for the KO!#ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
Granger lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Granger!
In his post fight interview, Frank Granger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RISE 2:
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Granger looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Granger drops his hands momentarily and Hunter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Hunter throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Granger misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Granger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Hunter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Granger lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunter off the cage and back into range.
Granger misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Donk. Hunter catches Granger right on the button with a cross.
Hunter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Proving Grounds in the buildup to the fight.
Hunter throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Hunter connects with a body shot.
Granger throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunter scores with a one two! Granger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Granger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
Granger throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Granger. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hunter has knocked Granger down with a huge combo! Hunter steps away and waves a wobbly Granger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Granger is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger looks winded!
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!
Hunter lands an uppercut, right on the button! Granger tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Commie Hunter!
Commie Hunter 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.

Event: SYN 841 Po vs. Dionisy
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Granger throws a head kick but Shabazz moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Granger.
Granger tries to clinch there but Shabazz circles away.
A jab lands there for Shabazz.
Granger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shabazz scores with a head kick. Granger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger thumps Shabazz with a low kick.
We've been told by Granger's head coaches at RED BELT ACADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and Shabazz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice sprawl there from Granger as Shabazz shoots in.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Granger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shabazz - the referee stops the clock and Granger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shabazz. Granger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Granger instigates a clinch.
Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger wants to get back to striking at distance but Shabazz won't allow it.
Granger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Granger breaks from the clinch.
Shabazz 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.#T1#
Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Granger moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick from Shabazz lands but Granger takes it in his stride.
Shabazz 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.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shabazz.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
Granger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger wants to clinch.
Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
Shabazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
Granger slips under a jab.
Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz scores with a jab.
Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger throws a head kick that half lands.
Shabazz is looking to slow Granger down with leg kicks.
Granger lands a body shot. #T2#
Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Shabazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger swings for the body but Shabazz moves out of range.
Shabazz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabazz moves away.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Granger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Granger.
Shabazz tries a low kick but Granger avoids it.
Shabazz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Granger's head.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shabazz misses the target. #CL#
Granger clinches up against the cage.
Granger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Shabazz blocks the body kick.
Shabazz throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Shabazz.
Nice uppercut there from Granger.
Shabazz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Shabazz as he checks the leg kick.
Granger is looking to wear down Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shabazz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Granger but Granger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Shabazz misses with a kick to the body.
Shabazz dips to his left and cracks Granger with an uppercut!
Shabazz scores with a nice right hand.
Shabazz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabazz.
Granger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Shabazz.
Granger misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Granger throws a body punch but Shabazz moves out of range.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shabazz on the side of the head.
Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
Granger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Granger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shabazz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shabazz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps Shabazz's head back.
Shabazz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Granger throws a chopping leg kick but Shabazz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Shabazz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shabazz misses with a head kick. #CL#
Granger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shabazz, pushing him back against the cage.
Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rahim Shabazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Granger is looking to clinch.
Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shabazz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Granger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shabazz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shabazz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shabazz scores with the left hand. Granger knows he should have avoided that one.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Shabazz misses.
Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granger lunges at Shabazz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabazz's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger throws a head kick but Shabazz moves out of range.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Shabazz throws a wild body kick that Granger sees coming a mile off.
Shabazz dodges the punch combination from Granger. #T1#
Granger is looking to clinch.
Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Granger closes the distance and pushes Shabazz back into the cage.
Shabazz wants to break free but Granger has control. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shabazz. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger throws a low kick, looking for Shabazz's leg but Shabazz calmly moves out of range.
Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger scores with a head kick. Shabazz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shabazz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Granger's head.
Shabazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Shabazz.
Granger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shabazz.
Granger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Granger lands a glancing blow to the side of Shabazz's head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Granger at a distance.
Granger thumps Shabazz with a low kick.
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger checks a low kick from Shabazz.
As Shabazz looks to move away, Granger throws a big counter combo but Shabazz just gets out of the way.
Shabazz throws a solid leg kick but Granger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shabazz.
Granger takes a swing at Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
Granger wants to clinch.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shabazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shabazz lands an overhand right.
Granger throws out a leg kick but Shabazz moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
Shabazz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Shabazz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shabazz cracks Granger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Granger misses with a looping left.#T3#
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabazz connects with a nice looking jab.
Shabazz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Granger throws a solid leg kick but Shabazz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Granger.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabazz.
Shabazz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shabazz lands with a good body shot.
Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Granger under the eye.#TD2#
Granger gets caught napping as Shabazz dives in and scores a takedown. Granger manages to retain guard.
Shabazz postures up and lands a big shot to Granger's brow.
Granger keeping full guard, as Shabazz tries to pass.
Granger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shabazz won't allow Granger to get back to his feet.
Shabazz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shabazz advances to half guard. #T4#
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!
Shabazz drops an elbow to the side of Granger's head.
Shabazz throws a strike but Granger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shabazz passes Granger's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Shabazz is trying to work for a kimura but Granger is defending well.
Granger is trying to stand back up but Shabazz is controlling him
Shabazz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Granger wants to get back to his feet.
Shabazz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Granger is not content to let Shabazz control the position.#SUB2#
Shabazz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger avoids the head kick by Shabazz.
Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range.
Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
Shabazz's corner calls for a 1-2. Shabazz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shabazz avoids the body shot from Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shabazz. That did some damage!
Shabazz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Granger swings for the body but Shabazz moves out of range.
Good shot there by Shabazz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shabazz walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.#T1#
Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shabazz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shabazz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shabazz avoids a kick to the body.
Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Shabazz scores with a kick to the body.
Granger feints and then cracks Shabazz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shabazz down.
Shabazz scores with a hook to the body. Granger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shabazz scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shabazz is looking for the big counter here.
Shabazz scores with a nice strike.
Shabazz looks for the body kick but Granger saw that one coming.
Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Granger moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Granger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shabazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shabazz throws a body kick that misses.
Shabazz darts in looking for a takedown but Granger gets double underhooks and turns Shabazz into the cage.
Jab by Granger.
Granger slaps away a takedown attempt from Shabazz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shabazz scores with a hook to the body. Granger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shabazz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
Granger misses with a few strikes there.
Granger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Granger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabazz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shabazz scores with a shot to the body.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Granger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range.
Shabazz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Granger delivers a nice body kick.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shabazz throws a nice head kick!
Granger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Granger.
Shabazz lands a leg kick that knocks Granger off balance momentarily.
Shabazz scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Shabazz.
Shabazz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shabazz. Shabazz obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger tries to land a front kick but Shabazz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabazz.
Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Granger tries to clinch but Shabazz moves out of range.
Granger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Granger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shabazz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Granger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shabazz backs up against the cage.
Granger avoids the head kick by Shabazz.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Granger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shabazzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shabazz swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger misses with a head kick.
Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shabazz misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rahim Shabazz.
I think Shabazz 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 832 Sitsongrit vs. William
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frame.
Granger misses with a leg kick.
Granger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frame.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Frame's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frame takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Granger throws a lazy head kick
and Frame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Frame just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frame.
Nice cross by Granger.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Frame cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frame misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frame tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Frame tenderised Granger's leg. Granger is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and Frame counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frame. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Granger, as that shot connected.
Granger fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Frame.
Frame slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Frame 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.
Frame takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frame manages to avoid it.
Frame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frame throws a lazy uppercut
and Granger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger throws a head kick that misses
and Frame cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger throws a series of punches but Frame moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger walks into a left hand.
Granger is looking to wear down Frame with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Granger lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Granger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frame fails to land with a series of punches.
Frame misses with a hook.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Granger slams his shin into Frame's torso.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granger checks a low kick from Frame.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Frame counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Frame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frame blocks a jab.
Granger throws a push kick but Frame slaps the foot to one side.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger slips under a jab.
Frame ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Frame lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Frame. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Frame.
Frame throws a right hand that Granger ducks under and follows up with a left that Granger also avoids with ease.
Frame's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frame scrambles back to his feet.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger throws a body punch but Frame moves out of range.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger throws out a loose jab but Frame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frame avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger wants to land a leg kick but Frame is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Granger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frame uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Frame is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab lands there for Frame.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frame stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.#T4#
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Frame's shoulder, as Frame tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Granger's head coaches at Fight Club elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Frame doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Granger with a nice calf kick.
Frame lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frame was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Granger misses.
Nice uppercut there from Frame.
Granger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Granger clobbers Frame with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Granger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frame counters with a nice body shot.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Frame makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Frame. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frame.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Frame lands a head shot.
Granger throws out a powerful jab.
Frame swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frame.
Frame misses with a body shot.
Granger misses with a head kick.
Frame throws a right hand that Granger ducks under and follows up with a left that Granger also avoids with ease.
Granger is looking to counter punch.
Frame uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
It seemed like Frame was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frame lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granger circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Granger moves into the clinch successfully.
Frame tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frame throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger. #T1#
Frame wants to break the clinch but can't.
Granger blocks a body shot from Frame. #BC2#
Frame breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frame lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frame fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Granger forces Frame back against the cage and clinches.
Frame tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Frame escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Granger tries to move into range but Frame moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Frame misses with a wild body shot.
Andrew Frame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Frame.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Granger misses
and Frame cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frame misses with a body shot.
Frame just misses with a punch to the body.
Frame blocks a head kick by Granger.
Frame appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Granger misses
and Frame counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frame has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frame.
Granger throws out a powerful jab.
Frame scores with the left hand. Granger knows he should have avoided that one.
Granger misses with a double jab.
Frame scores with a decent looking hook.
Frame misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Granger avoids the body shot from Frame.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frame connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
and Frame counters with a two punch combo.
Granger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frame's head backwards.
Granger tries to score with a low kick but Frame moves his leg out of the way.
Frame lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice combination there by Frame.
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!
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Frame lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Granger is rocked!
Granger stuns Frame with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frame avoids the body shot from Granger.
Frame uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Granger has time to react.
Frame cracks Granger with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Granger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Frame ducks down to avoid it.
Frame throws a right hand that Granger ducks under and follows up with a left that Granger also avoids with ease.
Granger 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.
Frame slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
Granger doesn't manage to clinch there - Frame circles away.
Granger misses with a body shot
and Frame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger connects with a looping right hand.
Frame throws a series of punches but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Frame counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frame.
A nice side step and Frame releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frame misses the jab.
Donk. Frame catches Granger right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Frame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Frame has knocked Granger down with a huge combo! Frame steps away and waves a wobbly Granger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Granger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Frame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frame now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granger seems to have got his legs back now.
Frame misses with a straight right.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frame.
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
Frame takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger.
Frame throws a leg kick that misses.
Frame on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frame misses with a looping left.
Granger avoids a kick to the body.
Frame throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger throws a combination that misses
and Frame counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frame slips under a jab.
Frame cracks Granger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frame takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granger doesn't seem bothered though.
Frame has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Frame lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frame tries to score with a low kick but Granger moves his leg out of the way.
Granger with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Frame throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Frame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frame counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frame thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frame manages to avoid it.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Granger throws a leg kick but Frame sees it coming and moves out of range.
Granger is looking to clinch but Frame is avoiding it.
Frame ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frame on the side of the head.
Granger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Frame finds it's way through Granger's defenses.
Granger misses with a body shot
and Frame counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frame was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frame connects with a jab.
Granger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frame was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Frame lands a jab-cross combination.
Frame avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Granger rushes Frame and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Frame breaks the clinch.
A jab from Frame does it's job there.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Frame checks it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frame is looking for the big counter here.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Frame moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Frame releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frame moves out of range of the body kick from Granger.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frame swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andrew Frame seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frame connects with a looping right hand.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frame manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Frame was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Frame.
Frame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frame stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Granger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Frame's shoulder, as Frame tries to avoid the shot.
Granger takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Frame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frame 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 818 Crosby vs. Monkey II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu slips a straight right by Granger.
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Granger's side.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Granger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Liu scores with a body shot.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Granger tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Granger shrugs it off.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses the body punch
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granger.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
As Granger looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
Granger takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu throws a push kick but Granger slaps the foot to one side.
Granger tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Granger scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Granger connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.#T3#
Liu slips a jab from Granger.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Granger - the referee stops the clock and Liu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Granger. Liu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Liu looks for the body kick but Granger saw that one coming.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Granger.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Granger scores with a body shot.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu blocks a head kick by Granger. #T4#
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Granger misses.
Granger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Granger throws a counter combo.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Liu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Granger really felt that one!
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Granger cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Granger slips a jab from Liu.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Granger sees coming a mile off.
Granger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Granger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Liu jabs Granger right on the nose. Granger blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu pushes Granger away with a front kick.
Liu cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu cracks Granger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liu lands a jab to Granger's midsection.
Granger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Liu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Granger looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granger.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Liu.
Granger throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.#T2#
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Granger throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Granger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Granger throws a body kick that misses
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Liu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liu keeps Granger at a distance using the push kick.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Granger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.#T3#
Liu avoids the head kick by Granger.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Granger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Liu catches Granger right on the button with a cross.
Liu avoids the body shot from Granger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a right and a left that Granger avoids nicely.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Granger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu tries to bum rush Granger with a series of wild strikes but Granger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Granger's head back.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Granger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick there by Liu.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Granger misses the jab.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Granger throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Granger thinking.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liu doesn't seem phased though.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick by Granger misses
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Granger sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Granger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granger there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Liu.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Liu lands with a hook. Granger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Liu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Granger looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
A lazy body kick from Liu
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Granger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
Granger thumps Liu with a low kick.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Granger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Granger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Granger avoids a kick to the body.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Granger misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
Liu blocks a head kick by Granger.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It appears Liu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Granger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu cracks Granger with an open hand slap.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
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!
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Granger shrugs it off.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granger doesn't seem bothered though.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Granger throws a leg kick
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger connects with a leg kick.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Granger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Granger works Liu's body with a nice hook.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Granger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Liu counters with a three punch combo that has Granger backing up. Granger nods at Liu to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Granger defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Granger's head back.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Granger will feel that in the morning.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Granger swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Granger.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granger walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Granger avoids it.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Liu throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jun Liu thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SYN 809 Maluga vs. Cruz Jr II
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Granger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment lV.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger tests Experiment lV's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Finnish Experiment lV has been cut.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Experiment lV is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Granger throws the kick towards the body but Experiment lV avoids it.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment lV's head back.
Experiment lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger lands a front kick.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment lV is just out of range.
Experiment lV walks into a jab.
Granger tries to land a front kick but Experiment lV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Experiment lV takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Granger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Experiment lV counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment lV feints a counter leg kick.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Experiment lV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
Granger misses with a combination
and Experiment lV counters with a thumping low kick.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Experiment lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment lV moves out of range of the body kick.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger throws a body punch but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Experiment lV's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Experiment lV to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Experiment lV 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.
Granger thuds his right hand into Experiment lV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Granger wants to slow Experiment lV down by chopping away at his legs.
Granger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Granger fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Experiment lV.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Experiment lV counters with an inside leg kick.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granger.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a good, hard body kick but Granger shrugs it off.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment lV manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Experiment lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger tries to land a leg kick but Experiment lV saw it coming and moves away.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Experiment lV throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Experiment lV tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Experiment lV moves out of range of the leg kick from Granger.
Experiment lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Experiment lV checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger misses the jab.
Experiment lV swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger throws a lazy head kick
and Experiment lV counters with a left to the body.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger walks into a stiff left hand from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
It seemed like Experiment lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Experiment lV connects with a good right hand that stumbles Granger. Granger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Granger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
and Experiment lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Experiment lV counters with a left hand that sends Granger to the canvas! #ROC2#Granger is rocked!
Experiment lV is looking to work some ground and pound but Granger has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Experiment lV from controlling successfully.
Experiment lV postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Granger wants to stand but Experiment lV is controlling the position.
Experiment lV passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Experiment lV seems to be looking for submissions.
Experiment lV is trying to control. Granger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment lV throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Granger throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Experiment lV counters with a flying knee that drops Granger!
Experiment lV looking to pass the guard.
Experiment lV is in close to Granger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Experiment lV missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Experiment lV postures up in Granger's guard and throws a big left but Granger blocks it.
Experiment lV wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Experiment lV throwing strikes but missing.
Granger wants to stand and escape but Experiment lV is having none of it.
Experiment lV content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Granger stuns Experiment lV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Experiment lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger swings for the body but Experiment lV moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Experiment lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Granger's knee momentarily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment lV manages to avoid it.
Experiment lV swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger.
Experiment lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Experiment lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Granger jabs Experiment lV to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Nice shot by Granger.
Granger throws a lazy head kick
and Experiment lV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the body from Granger misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger tries to land a front kick but Experiment lV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
and Experiment lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger scores with a hook.
Granger misses with a hook
and Experiment lV counters with an outside leg kick.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment lV counters with a nice body shot.
Granger looks for the body kick but Experiment lV saw that one coming.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Granger drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Experiment lV swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Granger's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 3
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Page has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Page shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger misses with a body kick.
A big left from Granger misses.
Page avoids the head kick by Granger.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Page counters with a shoot takedown. Granger fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Page thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Page postures up in Granger's guard and throws a big left but Granger blocks it.
Page postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page is really struggling to control Granger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Granger is retaining full guard.
Page won't allow Granger to get back to his feet. #T1#
Granger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page stands up over Granger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Granger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page stops Granger from standing up.
Page 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.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page stops Granger from standing up. #ES2#
Granger kicks Page off and gets to his feet.
Page moves out of range as Granger strikes.#TD#
Page drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Granger pushes Page away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Page gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Page throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Page throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Page landing a few strikes. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Page fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Page are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Granger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Page asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Page seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Granger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Page with the ground and pound but Granger regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Page 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. #T3##SUB#
Page is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Granger defends it well. #ES2#
Granger has one foot on Page's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Granger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger misses with a kick to the body.
Page attempts a counter takedown but Granger avoids it well and moves away.
Granger swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Granger blocks a jab.#T4#
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Page has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Page there as he acknowledges the shot.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Page in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger misses with a leg kick.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page avoids the body shot from Granger.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Page attempts a counter takedown but Granger avoids it well and moves away.
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Page closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Granger's guard.

Granger pushes Page off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Granger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Page drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.
Page takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Page fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Page takes one to the chin there.
Granger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Page takes a kick to the side of the head.
Granger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granger thuds a left hand into Page's body.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page slips under a jab from Granger.
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Page tries to move into range but Granger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Page slips a jab from Granger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Granger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Page has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Page and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Page lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Granger, which made it look bad.
Granger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Page misses with a straight right.
Granger lands with a good body shot.
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
Granger throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Page stuns Granger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granger. That's going to slow Page down.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Page moves out of range as Granger strikes.
No luck for Page with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Page tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger lands a body shot.
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!
Page blocks a head kick by Granger.
Page fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Granger on the side of the head.
Granger feints and then cracks Page's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Page down.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page is looking to wear down Granger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Granger throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
Page appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Page stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.
Granger misses the jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Granger enables Page to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Granger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Granger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Page presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
A big right from Granger misses.
Page tries for a takedown but Granger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Granger throws a hook but Page blocks it.
A jab from Page does it's job there.
Page slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
Page looks for a takedown but Granger sprawls well.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger misses the jab.
Page misses with a body shot.
Page takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Granger tries to sprawl but Page drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Granger's head.
Page looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Page takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Page winds up and cracks Granger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Granger wants to get back to his feet.
Granger is staying active underneath Page, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Granger defending well though.
Page stops Granger from getting back to his feet.
Page wants to control but Granger is keeping him busy.
Granger is trying to stand back up but Page is controlling him
Granger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page trying to control the action but Granger is working from the bottom.
Granger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Granger slips under a jab from Page.
Page avoids the head kick by Granger.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger jabs Page to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Granger misses.
Granger looks for the body kick but Page saw that one coming.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Page misses with a body shot.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Page staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page misses with a takedown attempt
and Granger counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Page takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Page.#T1#
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
Granger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Page tries for a takedown but Granger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Page just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Granger defending well though. #ES2#
Granger pushes Page off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Page doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Page crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Granger - the referee stops the clock and Page gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Granger. Page manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Granger lands a nice looking body kick.
Page takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Page takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Page throws a shot to the body.
Granger throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
Granger misses the jab.
Granger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Granger throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and moves out of range.
Page throws out a powerful jab.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Page is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Page moved away.
Granger swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Granger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Page presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Page lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Granger.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Page.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Page tries to clinch up.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Granger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Page connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page attempts a counter takedown but Granger avoids it well and moves away.
Frank Granger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Page gets a clinch.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Franky Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger defending well as Page loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Page misses.
Page misses with a body shot
and Granger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Granger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Granger tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Granger to the ground. Granger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Granger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Page avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger throws a shot to the body.
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
Granger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Granger scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page misses with a straight left.
Page takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Granger 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Granger!
In his post fight interview, Frank Granger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ALPHA-1: Unbreakable
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Granger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeSilva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DeSilva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeSilva moves out of range as Granger strikes.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeSilva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DeSilva throws a front kick that sends Granger stumbling back into the cage.
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!
DeSilva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granger throws a leg kick but DeSilva moved away.
DeSilva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granger slips under a jab from DeSilva.
Granger misses with a body shot.
DeSilva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Granger swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeSilva counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by DeSilva.
Both fighters circling a little - DeSilva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Granger misses with a right hand
and DeSilva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeSilva dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Granger tries to move into range but DeSilva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Granger. That snapped DeSilva's head back.
Granger slips under a jab from DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeSilva finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
DeSilva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Granger's hands.
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!
Granger tests DeSilva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
DeSilva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeSilva throws a low kick, looking for Granger's leg but Granger calmly moves out of range.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva blocks a jab.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Granger.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick.
Granger throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeSilva doesn't seem phased though.
DeSilva throws a one two combo.
Granger misses with a hook.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Granger's front leg but catches the back leg as Granger tries to avoid it.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Granger under the eye.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
Granger motions for DeSilva to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger lands with a nice body punch.
DeSilva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Granger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeSilva scores with a one two! Granger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DeSilva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger throws a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Granger.
Granger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Granger misses with a double jab
and DeSilva counters with a leg kick.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and DeSilva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Granger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Granger digs a good body shot into DeSilva's ribs.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
DeSilva tries to bum rush Granger with a series of wild strikes but Granger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSilva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Granger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeSilva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
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!
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the head.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Granger looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Granger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Granger walks into a straight right hand from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a nice strike.
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Granger.
Granger throws a shot to the body.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeSilva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Granger on the side of the head.
DeSilva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Granger.
DeSilva lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
DeSilva misses with a body shot
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Granger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeSilva has got the better of the exchanges.
DeSilva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Granger. That one must have hurt.
Granger throws a hook but DeSilva avoids it easily.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeSilva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
DeSilva with a nice calf kick.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Granger off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from DeSilva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
A cross from DeSilva lands.
Granger throws a hook but DeSilva avoids it easily.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
DeSilva tried to counter with a leg kick but Granger avoided it.
DeSilva lands with a good body shot.
Granger takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Granger blocks a jab.
Granger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeSilva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
DeSilva tried to counter with a leg kick but Granger avoided it.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Granger lands a jab to DeSilva's midsection.
Granger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Granger on the side of the head.
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
Granger throws a head kick but DeSilva moves out of range.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.
DeSilva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Granger's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for DeSilva.
Granger misses with a jab to the body
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DeSilva lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Granger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Granger throws a head kick that misses
enabling DeSilva to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
DeSilva connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from DeSilva misses.
Granger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilva connects with the punch.#T3#
Granger moves out of range of the leg kick from DeSilva.
Granger drops his hands momentarily and DeSilva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Granger looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely.
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Granger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva throws a nice head kick!
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
As DeSilva backs off Granger throws a huge counter combo but DeSilva manages to avoid it all.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
It looked like DeSilva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Granger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSilva walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Granger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
Granger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Granger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Granger with a nice cross.
DeSilva swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
As DeSilva backs off Granger throws a huge counter combo but DeSilva manages to avoid it all.#T4#
A big left from DeSilva misses.
Granger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
DeSilva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
DeSilva thuds his right hand into Granger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeSilva tries to bum rush Granger with a series of wild strikes but Granger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by DeSilva - just one landing.
DeSilva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Granger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeSilva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSilva.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Granger's front leg but catches the back leg as Granger tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Granger connects with a leg kick.
Granger jabs DeSilva right on the nose. DeSilva blinks but takes it well.
Granger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DeSilva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeSilva throws a front kick aimed at Granger's knee but Granger avoids it well.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Granger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeSilva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger misses with a body shot.
DeSilva with a jab.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from DeSilva lands.
An inside leg kick from Granger misses.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Granger.
DeSilva lands a jab to Granger's midsection.
Granger misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Granger.
DeSilva slips a jab from Granger.
Nice cross by DeSilva.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range. #T1#
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Granger if he has to take too many more of those.
DeSilva misses the jab.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger misses with a low kick.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Granger under the eye.
Granger misses with a hook
and DeSilva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
Granger blocks a low kick nicely.
DeSilva scores with a nice body kick.
DeSilva misses with a body kick.
DeSilva slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
An attempted straight right counter from DeSilva misses the target.
Granger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeSilva lands with a hook. Granger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Granger walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
Granger swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range. #T2#
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeSilva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
DeSilva lands with an overhand left.
DeSilva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Granger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Granger ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
Granger missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSilva throws a low kick, looking for Granger's leg but Granger calmly moves out of range.
Granger throws a leg kick but DeSilva checks it.
DeSilva cracks Granger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Granger lands a really nice looking cross but DeSilva seems unphased.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeSilva is able to avoid easily.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva lands a right hook to the body.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Granger's corner calls for a 1-2. Granger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Granger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Granger scores with a jab.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
DeSilva throws a poor cross that misses
and Granger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Granger tries to bum rush DeSilva with a series of wild strikes but DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSilva punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
And DeSilva counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
Frank Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva thumps Granger with a low kick.
Granger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Granger blocks a low kick nicely.
DeSilva scores with a hook.
Granger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeSilva misses with a looping left.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeSilva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeSilva cracks Granger with a good jab.
DeSilva scores with a push kick.#T4#
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and DeSilva moves out of range easily.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger misses with a left hand
and DeSilva counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSilva counters with an inside leg kick.
Granger throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Granger on the side of the head.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the head.
Granger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot by DeSilva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSilva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: SMASH: Sanchez vs Colucci
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Granger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger throws a body kick that misses.
Saunders misses with a looping left.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Saunders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saunders doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Saunders misses its intended target.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger with a nice calf kick.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saunders fails to land with a series of punches.
Granger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Granger slips under a jab.
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!
Saunders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.
Saunders 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.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Saunders moves out of range easily.
Saunders feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saunders misses the jab.
Granger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saunders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Saunders throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Saunders misses with a hook.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saunders. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger.
Granger throws a series of punches but Saunders moves out of range.
Granger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saunders checks it well.
Saunders throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
Saunders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Granger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Saunders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saunders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Granger lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saunders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger lands with a nice body punch.
Saunders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger. #T2#
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saunders.
Granger misses with a head kick.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saunders.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saunders moves out of range of the body kick from Granger.
The crowd cheers as Saunders lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Granger connects with a body shot.
Granger throws a head kick that Saunders semi-blocks.
Saunders is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Granger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Granger.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saunders moves away.
Saunders misses with a jab to the body
and Granger counters with a leg kick.
Saunders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saunders misses with a right hand
and Granger counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Saunders throws a series of punches but Granger avoids them all with ease.
Granger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saunders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saunders connects with a nice looking jab.
Granger defending well as Saunders loads up on a big left hand.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Granger throws a leg kick but Saunders moved away.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saunders was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saunders at a distance.
Granger throws a low kick but Saunders moves out of range easily.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saunders misses with a body punch
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
Granger with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
Granger connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Saunders finds it's way through Granger's defenses.
Saunders's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saunders lands a lovely overhand right.
Saunders checks a leg kick nicely.
Saunders staying out of range there.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger throws a body punch but Saunders moves out of range.
Granger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Granger with a nice calf kick.
Saunders throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Granger is looking to wear down Saunders with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saunders just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger throws a series of punches but Saunders avoids them all with ease.
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saunders scores with a jab to the body.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Saunders is just out of range.
Granger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Granger.
Saunders throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Saunders throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Saunders connects with a looping right hand.
Saunders cracks Granger with a good jab.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Granger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Granger.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger.
Saunders throws a big shot that misses.
Granger misses with a low kick.
Saunders scores with a nice head shot.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Saunders feints the counter takedown.
Granger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Granger misses with a head kick.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Saunders lands a nice looking body shot.
Saunders tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saunders throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saunders.
Granger throws a chopping leg kick but Saunders manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saunders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Saunders moved away.
Saunders lands with a right hand.
Saunders fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Granger connects with an inside leg kick.
Granger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Saunders.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saunders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range. #T2#
Granger throws a head kick but Saunders moves out of range.
Granger scores with a jab to the head.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saunders lands a really nice looking cross but Granger seems unphased.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saunders was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Saunders steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saunders lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Saunders misses.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saunders throws out the jab.
Granger avoids the body shot from Saunders.
Granger misses with a low kick.
Granger thuds his shin into the meat of Saunders's side.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
Saunders digs a good body shot into Granger's ribs.
Granger scores with the left hand. Saunders knows he should have avoided that one.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Saunders wants to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch position.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Saunders's belly button to the back.
Granger throws a front kick aimed at Saunders's knee but Saunders avoids it well. #T3##CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.#BC#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Saunders misses.
Saunders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Granger at a distance.
Granger throws the left hand but Saunders avoids the punch easily.
Saunders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saunders swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Saunders throws a combination that misses
and Granger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws a body kick that misses.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Saunders moves out of range easily.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Saunders.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saunders is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saunders throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.#T4#
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Saunders.
Granger drops his hands momentarily and Saunders takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saunders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Saunders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger is looking to chop away at Saunders's legs.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Saunders looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Saunders misses with a combination
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Granger connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger throws a body kick that misses.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Saunders tries to counter with a clinch but Granger shakes him off and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Granger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Granger lunges at Saunders with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saunders's hand.
Saunders scores with a punch to the head.
Granger scores with a kick to the body.
Granger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Granger.
A lazy left from Granger finds it's target.
Saunders swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Saunders throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Granger pushes Saunders away with a front kick.
Saunders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saunders misses the jab.
Granger slips under a jab from Saunders.
Saunders misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger lands with a hook. Saunders tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Granger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Granger scores with a jab.
Granger throws a head kick that Saunders semi-blocks.
Granger walks into a straight right hand from Saunders.
Saunders misses with a straight right.
Granger half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Nice shot by Saunders.
Granger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saunders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saunders has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Granger.
Granger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saunders is out of range and Granger settles back down.
Saunders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.
The fighters circling - Saunders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saunders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Saunders's shoulder, as Saunders tries to avoid the shot.
Saunders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger throws a low kick, looking for Saunders's leg but Saunders calmly moves out of range.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Saunders.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Granger misses the jab.
Saunders getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saunders misses with a wild combination.
Eron Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saunders. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saunders connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saunders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Saunders misses its intended target.
Granger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saunders looks to land a combination but Granger avoids it well.
Saunders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Granger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger looks to land a combination but Saunders avoids it well.
Granger blocks a jab.
Granger punishes Saunders's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granger. That's going to slow Saunders down.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Saunders moves out of range easily.
Saunders feints the counter takedown.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Saunders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saunders missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Granger lands a glancing blow to the side of Saunders's head.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Granger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saunders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Granger slips a jab and a cross from Saunders.
Granger with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger scores with a spinning back kick!
Saunders misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saunders checks a leg kick.
Granger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Frank Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Granger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Saunders has closed the distance and engaged Granger in a clinch. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Saunders scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick from Granger lands but Saunders takes it in his stride.
Granger motions for Saunders to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Granger moves out of range.
As Saunders looks to move away, Granger throws a big counter combo but Saunders just gets out of the way.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saunders missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger thuds his right hand into Saunders's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.
Saunders throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger jabs at Saunders's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saunders throws a predictable looking body shot
and Granger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saunders thinking.
Granger with the inside leg kick.
Granger throws a series of punches but Saunders avoids them all with ease.
Saunders with the counter takedown but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Granger, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Granger!
After the fight, Frank Granger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Orochi
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Granger throws a leg kick
and Orochi counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Orochi tenderised Granger's leg. Granger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Granger takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orochi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Orochi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Granger misses with a hook.
Orochi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orochi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granger takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Orochi moved out of range.
Orochi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger misses with a jab to the body
and Orochi counters with a nice uppercut.
Orochi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger cracks Orochi with an open hand slap.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Granger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Granger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Granger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick by Granger misses
and Orochi counters with a nice leg kick.
Orochi lands with a nice body punch.
Granger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger drops his hands momentarily and Orochi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orochi is looking to score with low kicks.
Orochi connects with an inside leg kick.
Granger lands with a straight right. Orochi didn't see that one coming.
Granger throws a jab when Orochi was well out of range.
Granger throws a hook but Orochi blocks it.
Granger takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Orochi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Granger. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger throws a hook but Orochi blocks it.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Orochi ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Granger throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Orochi.
Granger slips a straight right by Orochi.
Orochi misses with a body kick.
Orochi connects with a leg kick.
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orochi in his tracks.
Granger throws a push kick but Orochi slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Orochi is out of range.
Orochi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Granger checks a low kick from Orochi.
Nice defenses there by Orochi.
Orochi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Orochi moves out of range easily. #T3#
Orochi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Orochi connects with an inside leg kick.
Orochi tries to work over Granger's front leg with a kick but Granger checks it.
Orochi takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Orochi connects with a crisp jab.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger throws a jab when Orochi was well out of range.
Orochi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Orochi. Beautiful body shot.
Orochi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Frank Granger 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!
Orochi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granger circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Granger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orochi lands the left hand.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Orochi's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Granger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Orochi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger throwing a counter right hand but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Granger misses the jab.
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Orochi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger misses with a hook. Orochi ducked under it nicely.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Orochi.
Granger throws a head kick that Orochi semi-blocks.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orochi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Granger scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Orochi.
A good leg kick by Granger.
A jab from Orochi does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orochi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orochi throws a head kick but Granger moves out of range.
A jab from Orochi does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doppo Orochi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Orochi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Granger misses.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orochi with a nice calf kick.
Orochi wants to slow Granger down by chopping away at his legs.
Orochi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger lands a head kick. Orochi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Doppo Orochi has been cut.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Granger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orochi delivers a nice body kick.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Orochi counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orochi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Granger.#T1#
A good leg kick by Orochi.
Granger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orochi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Orochi moves out of range easily.
Orochi lands with a shot to the body.
Orochi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orochi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Granger throws a sloppy body shot
and Orochi counters with a three punch combo that has Granger backing up. Granger nods at Orochi to acknowledge the strikes.
Orochi lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orochi scores with a kick to the body.
Granger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Orochi connects with a body shot.
Orochi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Granger. That did some damage!
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Orochi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orochi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Orochi scores with a jab to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orochi checks a leg kick.
Doppo Orochi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orochi connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orochi.
Orochi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Granger. That snapped Orochi's head back.
Orochi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Orochi counters with a thumping low kick.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Granger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orochi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Granger rather than just go for the knockout.
Orochi throws a leg kick which misses Granger's front leg but catches the back leg as Granger tries to avoid it.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orochi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Granger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Orochi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Orochi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orochi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Granger. Granger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Granger checks the leg kick.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orochi lands a jab to the nose.
Granger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orochi cracks Granger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Orochi lands a leg kick that knocks Granger off balance momentarily.
Orochi throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Orochi.
Orochi throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Granger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Granger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orochi slips under a jab from Granger.
Granger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orochi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.#T4#
Granger misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orochi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orochi thumps Granger with a low kick.
Granger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orochi throws a head kick that Granger semi-blocks.
Orochi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
letting Orochi counter with a right hand.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Orochi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orochi throws a front kick aimed at Granger's knee but Granger avoids it well.
Orochi connects with a solid leg kick.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Orochi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Orochi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orochi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Granger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orochi connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doppo Orochi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doppo Orochi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Granger lands with a good body shot.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orochi counters with a leg kick.
Orochi moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orochi scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orochi works Granger's body with a nice hook.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orochi lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick from Orochi.
An inside leg kick lands from Orochi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Orochi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Granger's knee momentarily.
Orochi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orochi, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orochi lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Orochi.
Orochi lands a nice looking body kick.
Granger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orochi.
Orochi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Granger's sensitive parts.
Orochi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orochi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Orochi.
Orochi lands a nice shot that snaps Granger's head back.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Granger moves out of range easily.
Orochi avoids the body shot from Granger.
Orochi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Granger.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Orochi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orochi.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orochi.
Orochi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger throws a wild body kick that Orochi sees coming a mile off.
Orochi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orochi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Granger's sensitive parts.
Orochi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orochi misses with a body shot.
Granger takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Granger takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Orochi blocks a head kick by Granger.
Orochi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Orochi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orochi misses with a head kick.
Granger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orochi moves away.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orochi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orochi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Granger.
Granger throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
Frank Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Orochi moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger misses with a hook.
Orochi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orochi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
A little jabbing left from Orochi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Orochi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orochi.
Orochi lands a nice looking body shot.
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger misses with a hook.
Orochi thumps Granger with a low kick.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Orochi is out of range.
Orochi lands a jab to the head.
Granger throws a push kick but Orochi slaps the foot to one side.
Crunch! Orochi slams his shin into Granger's torso.
Granger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orochi. Orochi obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Doppo Orochi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orochi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granger doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doppo Orochi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orochi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doppo Orochi!
Post fight, Doppo Orochi took to the microphone: 'Fuck me'.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Bee
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Bee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bee slips under a jab from Granger.#CL2#
Bee moves into the clinch successfully.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Bee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Granger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bee lands an uppercut.
Bee lands an elbow that stopped Granger in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.#BC#
Granger breaks from the clinch.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger scores with a push kick.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bee.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee throws a head kick that Granger semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.#T1#
Bee misses with a looping left.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Bee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Granger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Granger misses with a body shot
and Bee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bee clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bee blocks a head kick by Granger.
Granger throws a head kick but Bee moves out of range.
Bee blocks a jab.
It seemed like Bee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bee's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Bee clinches with his opponent.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Bee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bee swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger takes an elbow to the temple.
Bee tries to land knees in the clinch but Granger avoids the damage to the body.
Granger blocking some punches.
Bee tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee misses with a knee strike.
Bee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bee tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Bee lands an elbow inside.
Bee controlling the action here for a moment.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Bee scores with a knee to the head.
Bee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Granger avoids it.#BC#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bee tries to clinch up
and Granger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Bee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Granger misses.
Bee misses with a head kick.
Bee moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Granger.
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!
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bee on the side of the head.
Granger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Granger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Granger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
Bee misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Bee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bee slips under a jab.
Bee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Bee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Bee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Granger clobbers Bee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Bee does no damage.
Granger throws the kick towards the body but Bee avoids it.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Bee scores with a decent looking hook.
Bee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Granger throws a hook but Bee blocks it.#T1#
Granger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bee moves out of range as Granger throws a body kick.
Granger swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Bee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Bee slips the punch.
Bee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
Bee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Bee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bee.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Bee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.
Granger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger. #T2#
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bee throws a push kick but Granger slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee misses with a head kick.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Bee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger misses with an uppercut
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Bee takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Bee throws a wild body kick that Granger sees coming a mile off.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Bee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Bee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bee.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bee tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Bee takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#Bee is rocked!#T3#
Bee avoids a kick to the body.
Bee blocks a head kick by Granger.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bee moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger throws a head kick that misses
and Bee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Bee instigates a clinch.
Bee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inspektor Bee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Granger's face.
Bee throws an elbow that misses.
Granger is trying to force a seperation but Bee has the dominant position.#T4#
Bee throws an elbow but it misses.
Bee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Granger avoids the elbow strike from Bee, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger takes an elbow to the temple.
Bee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Granger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bee can turn it around.#BC#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Granger takes one on the button.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bee. Granger shrugs it off though.
A left lands for Granger.
Bee with a nice calf kick.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Bee cracks Granger with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Bee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Bee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Bee slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bee! But no joy.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
Crunch! Bee slams his shin into Granger's torso.
Bee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
Granger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bee.
Bee scores with a push kick.
Bee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
Bee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bee thuds a left hand into Granger's body.#T1#
Granger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Granger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bee lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Granger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bee to score with a decent uppercut.
Bee tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Bee knocks Granger to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#Granger is rocked!#CUT2#Frank Granger's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Bee stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Granger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Bee scores with a counter punch that sends Granger to the canvas! Bee smells blood - he's punishing Granger with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Granger has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Bee!
Inspektor Bee is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Inspektor Bee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Fire
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fire avoids the body shot from Granger.
Fire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granger misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Fire moves into the clinch.#BC#
Granger breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Granger - just one landing.
Fire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger misses with a hook. Fire ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Granger misses
and Fire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Granger 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.
Fire slips a straight right by Granger.
Fire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fire lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Fire is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Fire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Granger lands with an overhand left.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
Granger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Fire.
Fire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Fire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fire avoids the body shot from Granger.
Fire tries a quick counter leg kick but Granger is wise to it.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Fire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Granger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Granger lands a head kick! #T2#
Fire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Fire is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fire to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger throws a head kick but Fire moves out of range.
Fire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Fire counters with a nice right hand that sends Granger toppling to the canvas! Granger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fire finish him?!
A big right from Granger misses.
Fire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fire.
Granger misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Fire counters by clinching up.
Fire lands an elbow inside.
Granger is trying to push Fire away but Fire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fire throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Granger has had enough of the clinch but Fire keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fire.
Fire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fire has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Fire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fire tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger avoiding damage as Fire throws knees to the body.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fire struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Granger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fire has him pressed against the cage.
Fire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Fire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Granger is defending well for now.
Granger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Granger is defending well for now.#BC#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Granger pushes Fire away with a front kick.
Granger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Fire takes one on the button.
Granger cracks Fire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fire avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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 Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Granger missing with a left hand there. Fire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Fire counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Fire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Granger there.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Fire moves away and avoids it.
Fire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Fire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fire tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fire.
Fire lands an elbow inside that Granger shrugs off.
Granger takes a shot to the head.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Fire working aggressively here.
Granger takes a shot to the head.
Sting Fire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fire lands a left hand.
Granger avoiding damage as Fire throws knees to the body.
Fire stalling.
Fire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Granger blocks it with crossed arms.
Fire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Granger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Granger is trying to break free.
Fire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger tries to break free but Fire pushes him back against the cage.
Fire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fire.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fire throws an elbow but misses.
Fire misses with a punch to the body.
Fire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Fire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Granger.
Fire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger tries to break the clinch but Fire is controlling the position. #T3#
Fire lands a good knee to the midsection. Granger won't want to take too many of those.
Fire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Granger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fire can turn it around.
Granger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fire has him pressed against the cage.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Granger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fire misses with an elbow strike.
Fire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Fire tries to land knees in the clinch but Granger avoids the damage to the body.
Fire has Granger pressed against the cage, preventing Granger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Granger wants to break free but Fire has control.
Fire tries to land knees in the clinch but Granger avoids the damage to the body. #T4##BC#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Granger with a jab.
Fire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Granger.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Fire ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Fire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
Granger lands a head shot.
Granger swings for the body but Fire moves out of range.
Fire wants to counter with a clinch but Granger pushes him away.
Granger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger is looking to chop away at Fire's legs.
Fire wants to counter with a clinch but Granger pushes him away.
Granger misses with a hook. Fire ducked under it nicely.
As Granger backs off Fire throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sting Fire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fire counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Granger with a body shot.
Fire slips a jab from Granger.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fire staying out of range there.
Fire is looking for the big counter here.
Sting Fire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Granger throws a leg kick but Fire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Fire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granger throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Fire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fire lands an elbow just above Granger 's eye. #T1#
Fire throws an elbow but it misses.
Fire misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fire.
Fire misses with the head strike.
Fire lands with a short shot to the head.
Granger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fire crunches a lovely knee into Granger's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Fire digs a right hand underneath Granger's ribcage. Granger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Fire on the inside. #T2#
Fire misses with a punch on the inside.
Granger is trying to break the clinch but Fire is controlling him.
Fire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Granger is trying to break free.
Fire tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Fire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Granger avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fire.
Granger managing to block the knees to the body from Fire.
Fire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fire tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fire tries to land a knee to the head but Granger blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger wants to get back to striking at distance but Fire won't allow it. #T3#
Fire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fire misses with some punches.
Fire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but Fire has double underhooks.
Granger avoids a wild elbow strike from Fire.
Fire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Granger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Granger avoids a wild elbow strike from Fire.
Fire throws an elbow but it misses.
Fire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Granger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fire tries a knee to the head but Granger blocks it. #T4#
Fire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Granger is defending well for now.
Fire throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Fire throws an elbow but it misses.
Fire tries a knee to the head but Granger blocks it.
Fire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Granger managing to block the knees to the body from Fire.
Fire can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Fire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but Fire has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sting Fire really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Granger misses with a right hand
and Fire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
and Fire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Fire moves out of range easily.
Fire moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fire lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Fire tries to counter by closing the distance.
Granger lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Granger misses.
Fire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger misses with a straight left. #T1#
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Fire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Fire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Fire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fire at a distance.
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Granger stuns Fire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Fire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fire slips a straight right by Granger.
A little jabbing left from Fire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Fire counters with a thumping low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Granger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Granger misses #CL2#
and Fire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Fire. #CUT2#Frank Granger's cut is getting worse.
Granger blocks a body shot from Fire.
Fire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fire looking to throw knees to the head but Granger is blocking nicely.
Fire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Granger blocks an elbow strike from Fire.
Fire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Fire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Fire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Granger misses.
A little jabbing left from Fire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Fire moved out of range.
Granger sets himself, and Fire steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
A big left from Granger misses.
Fire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Granger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Fire blocks a head kick by Granger.
A nice side step and Fire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fire throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Fire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Granger throws the left hand but Fire avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Fire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Fire ducks down to avoid it.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Fire moves away and avoids it.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Fire's belly button to the back.
Granger lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Fire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Fire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fire doesn't seem bothered though.
Granger cracks Fire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Granger misses with the body kick
letting Fire counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Fire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fire wants to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch position.
Fire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger. #T1#
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger sets himself, and Fire steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fire moves away.
Fire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Fire moved out of range nicely.
Fire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Fire is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Fire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Fire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Granger throws out a loose jab but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fire is looking for the big counter here.
Whack! Granger lands a heavy head kick that drops Fire. The ref tackles Granger to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fire was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Frank Granger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Granger 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Granger swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi lands a jab.
Orochi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Orochi scores with a nice right hand.
Granger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orochi.
Granger's corner calls for a 1-2. Granger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Orochi.
Orochi cracks Granger with a good jab.#CL2#
Granger moves into the clinch.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger cracks Orochi with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Orochi slips a straight right by Granger.
Granger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orochi.
Orochi throws a leg kick but Granger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orochi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.#CL2#
Granger darts in and clinches Orochi up against the cage.
Granger is trying to break the clinch but Orochi is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Granger.
Granger misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Granger lands a shot to the body.
Orochi scores with a shoulder strike.
Orochi blocks a body shot from Granger.
A body shot lands from Granger.
Orochi is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Look low, kick high! Granger uses the oldest trick in the book to send Orochi tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Granger is absolutely delighted - when Orochi wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Frank Granger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Granger
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Orochi.
Orochi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Orochi misses the target.
Orochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Orochi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orochi thumps Granger with a low kick.
Granger throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
Granger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orochi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger avoids the head kick by Orochi.
Orochi takes one on the button.
Granger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Granger.
A big left from Granger misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orochi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Granger keeps Orochi at a distance using the push kick.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Granger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orochi is looking to chop away at Granger's legs.
Orochi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Granger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granger throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orochi.
Orochi throws a leg kick but Granger checks it.
Orochi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger scores with a sloppy right hand. Orochi should have avoided that one.
Granger throws a leg kick which misses Orochi's front leg but catches the back leg as Orochi tries to avoid it.
Orochi misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Orochi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orochi missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
That kick from Orochi tenderised Granger's leg. Granger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Granger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger blocks a jab.
Orochi lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Granger throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orochi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Orochi misses with a head kick.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Orochi's ribs.
Orochi misses with a low kick.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Doppo Orochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger stuns Orochi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Granger throws a wild body kick that Orochi sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Orochi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orochi. Orochi obviously looking to wear him down.
Orochi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orochi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Orochi.
Granger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orochi rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Granger. Orochi shrugs it off though.
Granger throws a jab when Orochi was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Orochi.
Granger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orochi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Orochi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Granger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Granger blocks a low kick nicely.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Orochi saw that one coming.
Granger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orochi connects with a solid leg kick.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orochi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orochi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Granger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Orochi feints and then cracks Granger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Granger down.
Granger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orochi lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Granger misses.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Granger.
Granger checks a leg kick.
Orochi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick.
Orochi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger thows a body kick. Orochi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Granger lands with a nice body punch.
Orochi lands a head kick. Granger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Granger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Orochi takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Orochi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orochi throws a low kick but Granger moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orochi.
Orochi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orochi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.#CL#
Orochi moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Orochi's head but Orochi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orochi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Granger tries to land a body kick
and Orochi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger avoids the body shot from Orochi.
Orochi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Granger.
A head kick misses from Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a left hand
and Orochi counters with a right hand to the body.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orochi.
Granger checks a low kick from Orochi.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orochi wants to slow Granger down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Orochi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Orochi scores with a spinning back kick!
Orochi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Granger throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Granger's sensitive parts.
Granger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger scores with a jab to the head.
Orochi misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Orochi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Orochi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Granger. That did some damage!
Orochi misses with a low kick as Granger jumps back.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orochi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orochi wants to slow Granger down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Granger blocks the low kick.
Orochi misses the jab.
Orochi connects with a looping right hand.
Orochi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orochi's head.
Granger catches Orochi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Orochi throws out a leg kick but Granger moves out of range and Orochi only half commits.
Orochi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Granger's head.
Granger avoids the body shot from Orochi.
Orochi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Orochi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Orochi lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
Granger dodges the punch combination from Orochi.
Orochi backing away here, and Granger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Orochi clinches up against the cage.
Orochi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Granger backwards. #BC#
Orochi breaks the clinch.
A cross from Orochi lands.
Orochi lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Granger throws a push kick but Orochi slaps the foot to one side.
Granger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orochi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orochi with the inside leg kick.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doppo Orochi is winning the standup battle so far.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Orochi.
Granger throws a head kick but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
Orochi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Orochi.
Orochi misses with a low kick.
Orochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Orochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the body from Orochi misses
and Granger counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger scores with the left hand. Orochi knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Orochi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orochi lands a right hook to the body.
Orochi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granger works Orochi's body with a nice hook.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orochi connects with a leg kick.
Orochi tries to land a leg kick but Granger saw it coming and moves away.
Granger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger lands with an uppercut that bounces Orochi off the cage and back into range.
Orochi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orochi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doppo Orochi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orochi in his tracks.
Granger swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi blocks a leg kick.
Granger checks a low kick from Orochi.
Orochi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orochi lands a right hook to the body.
Granger throws a push kick but Orochi slaps the foot to one side.
Orochi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orochi misses with a wild combination.
Granger connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orochi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger avoids the head kick by Orochi.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orochi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Orochi cracks Granger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orochi is looking to score with low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Granger. Orochi shrugs it off though.
Granger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orochi slips under a jab.
Granger with a hook.
Orochi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Orochi.
Nice body punch from Granger.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orochi throws out the jab.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Granger checks a leg kick.
Orochi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Granger will feel that in the morning.
Orochi pushes Granger away with a front kick.
Orochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
As Granger tries to get set, Orochi tries to push him back and clinch up but Granger manages to avoid the attempt.
Orochi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger jabs Orochi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Orochi lands the left hand.
Orochi lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Orochi.
Orochi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Granger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Orochi tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it.
Orochi tries to work over Granger's front leg with a kick but Granger checks it.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orochi.
Orochi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Orochi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Granger is out of range. #T3#
Orochi throws a head kick that half lands.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Orochi thinks about countering with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orochi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Granger just manages to avoid it.
Granger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orochi can pounce on him.
Orochi throws a one two combo.
Orochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Orochi is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orochi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
As Granger backs away, Orochi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Granger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Orochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orochi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger misses with a body kick.#T4#
Granger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Granger moves out of range of the leg kick from Orochi.
Orochi throws a leg kick
and Granger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Orochi tenderised Granger's leg. Granger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orochi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Granger in his tracks.
Orochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger. #CL#
Orochi clinches up with Granger and pushes him back against the cage.
Orochi has Granger pressed against the cage, preventing Granger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Orochi misses its target.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses.
Granger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Granger misses with a body kick. #CL#
Orochi clinches up with Granger and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger has had enough of the clinch but Orochi keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Doppo Orochi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Orochi tried to score with a low kick but Granger checks it.
Orochi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orochi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Orochi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orochi. Orochi obviously looking to wear him down.
Orochi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orochi moves away.
Orochi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Granger in his tracks.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger lands with a cross.
Orochi scores with a one two! Granger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Orochi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orochi scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Orochi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granger tries to score with a low kick but Orochi moves his leg out of the way.
Orochi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger misses with a double jab.
Orochi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orochi with a body shot.
Granger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Granger blocks the leg kick.
Orochi is looking to clinch.
Orochi throws a body kick that misses
and Granger counters with a nice body kick.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orochi lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orochi checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orochi. #T2#
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Orochi tried to counter with a leg kick but Granger avoided it.
Orochi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Granger eats them both and turns towards Orochi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orochi connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orochi throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger throws a hook but Orochi blocks it.
Orochi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orochi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Orochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orochi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Orochi is looking to score with low kicks.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
As Orochi backs off Granger throws a huge counter combo but Orochi manages to avoid it all.
Orochi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orochi scores with a leg kick.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Orochi moved out of range nicely.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Orochi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Granger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orochi at a distance.
A lazy left from Granger finds it's target.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Orochi slips the punch.
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger motions for Orochi to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orochi throws a chopping leg kick but Granger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Orochi moves away and avoids it.
Orochi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Granger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orochi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Granger avoids a kick to the body.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orochi moves away.
Orochi tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Orochi is out of range. #T4#
Granger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Orochi will feel that in the morning.
Granger connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orochi misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Granger. Orochi shrugs it off though.
Orochi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Orochi moved out of range.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Orochi saw that one coming.
Granger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orochi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Granger's sensitive parts.
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Orochi scores with a kick to the body.
Orochi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granger throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Frank Granger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Orochi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Granger.
Granger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Granger swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Granger throws a leg kick but Orochi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granger tests Orochi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orochi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Granger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orochi scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Orochi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orochi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger throws a good cross that connects.
Orochi looks for the body kick but Granger saw that one coming.
Granger misses with a leg kick
and Orochi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Granger's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orochi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
Orochi ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Orochi tries to score with a low kick but Granger moves his leg out of the way.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orochi scores with a leg kick.
Granger swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Granger misses with a kick to the body.
Orochi moves forwards but Granger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Granger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orochi wants to clinch.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orochi moves away.
Orochi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orochi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Orochi misses the shot to the body.
Granger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That kick from Granger tenderised Orochi's leg. Orochi is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orochi avoids the body shot from Granger.
Orochi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orochi 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.
Orochi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orochi misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Granger.
Granger throws out a counter right but Orochi avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orochi.
Orochi moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granger.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Orochi throws a wild body kick that Granger sees coming a mile off.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Granger 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.
Granger throws a good cross that connects.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orochi scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orochi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orochi blocks a jab.
Granger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orochi blocks a leg kick.
Orochi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orochi.
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orochi.
Orochi blocks a jab.
Orochi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orochi wants to clinch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orochi.
Orochi wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
Orochi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orochi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Granger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Granger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Granger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orochi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orochi. Granger shrugs it off though.
Orochi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Granger. That did some damage!
Orochi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orochi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Granger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi retains his heavyweight title!
Doppo Orochi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Walcott vs Weudke
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Curran clinches with his opponent.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger dodges the punch combination from Curran.
No joy there for Curran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Curran tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger takes one on the button.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Granger throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran avoids the head kick by Granger.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Granger swats away the attempt to clinch by Curran.#T1#
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger blocks a head kick by Curran.
The fight stays on the outside here - Curran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Curran throws a head kick that Granger semi-blocks.
Curran is looking to clinch.
Granger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curran tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it.
Granger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Granger lands a nice hook to Curran's body. Curran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Curran misses.
Curran swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Curran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Granger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Curran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Granger counters with a two punch combo.
Curran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Curran moves out of range easily.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curran throws a series of strikes that have Granger backpedaling.
Granger blocks a head kick by Curran.
Curran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curran in his tracks.
Granger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curran wants to clinch.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Granger works the jab nicely.
Granger blocks a head kick by Curran. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Granger. That snapped Curran's head back.
Curran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Granger jabs Curran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granger. Granger obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Granger.
Granger jabs at Curran's body.
Curran is breathing heavily.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Curran moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Granger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curran rather than just go for the knockout.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Curran moves out of range easily. #CL#
Curran pushes Granger up against the cage in a clinch.
Granger is trying to force a seperation but Curran has the dominant position.
Curran wants a takedown.
Granger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran. #T4##BC2#
Granger breaks from the clinch.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Curran takes a kick to the side of the head.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Granger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curran. That did some damage!
Curran tries to clinch there but Granger circles away.
Curran blocks a head kick by Granger.
Granger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Curran misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Curran on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Granger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger swinging wildly here.
A combination from Curran does no damage.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Curran saw that one coming.
Granger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curran's sensitive parts.
Granger throws a right hand that Curran ducks under and follows up with a left that Curran also avoids with ease.
Granger throws a head kick but Curran moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Granger misses with a wild combination.
Curran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Granger dodges the punch combination from Curran.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curran on the side of the head.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Granger connects with a body shot.
Curran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Curran doesn't manage to clinch there - Granger circles away.
Curran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
And Granger responds with a good body kick, but Curran manages to step out the way in time.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Granger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Curran tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Randy Curran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Granger avoids the head kick by Curran. #T2#
Granger checks a low kick from Curran.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran works over Granger's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curran doesn't seem bothered though.
Granger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Curran's belly button to the back.
Granger scores with a sloppy right hand. Curran should have avoided that one.
Curran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
It looked like Curran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Granger thumps Curran with a low kick.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Granger with a nice calf kick.#T3##CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Curran rushes Granger and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Granger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Curran misses with a low kick.
Curran's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice body punch from Granger.
Granger scores with a jab.
Curran takes one to the chin there.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Curran rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Curran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Granger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Curran darts in and clinches Granger up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Curran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Curran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granger catches Curran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Granger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Curran is rocked!
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Oh Curran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curran tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Curran has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Granger lands a brutal head kick. Curran looks out on his feet and Granger throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Frank Granger!
After the fight, Frank Granger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ICS 48
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Rooy is defended easily by Granger.
Van Rooy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Granger's waist but Granger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Rooy off to one side.
Van Rooy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger takes a swing at Van Rooy's ribcage but misses.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
A nice side step and Van Rooy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Granger.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Granger's head coaches at Fight Club elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Van Rooy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Van Rooy has a takedown stuffed.
Frank Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Van Rooy.
Granger connects with an inside leg kick.
Granger lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Rooy's head.
Crunch! Van Rooy slams his shin into Granger's torso.
Granger jabs at Van Rooy's body.
Van Rooy misses with a takedown
and Granger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rooy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger thows a leg kick but Van Rooy checks it
and Van Rooy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger misses with a leg kick.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Rooy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Granger swivels and escapes.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Van Rooy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rooy scores with a head kick.
Van Rooy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger throws a front kick aimed at Van Rooy's knee but Van Rooy avoids it well.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Rooy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Granger as he avoids it easily.
Van Rooy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Granger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Granger there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Granger.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Granger as Van Rooy shoots in.
Granger throws a counter high kick but Van Rooy was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Van Rooy shoots in for a takedown but Granger shows good takedown defense.
A counter left hand to the body from Granger misses its target.
Van Rooy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Granger.
Van Rooy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Rooy dives in and grabs Granger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Granger pushes down on Van Rooy's head and hops out.
As Van Rooy backs away, Granger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Granger as he connects with a hook.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rooy moves away.
Van Rooy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
No luck for Van Rooy with that takedown attempt.
Van Rooy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granger lands a head shot.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Rooy has time to react.
Granger avoids the head kick by Van Rooy. #T4#
Granger lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger lunges at Van Rooy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Rooy's hand.
Granger scores with a nice body kick.
Granger cracks Van Rooy with a good jab.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rooy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Rooy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Granger to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Granger fails to land with a series of punches.
Granger lands a jab.
Granger is looking to chop away at Van Rooy's legs.
Granger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Rooy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Granger.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy darts in looking for a takedown but Granger gets double underhooks and turns Van Rooy into the cage.
Van Rooy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Rooy slips a jab from Granger.#TD2#
Van Rooy scores with a takedown into Granger's guard.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Van Rooy from controlling successfully.
Granger has his hands on Van Rooy's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Van Rooy distracts Granger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Granger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Rooy.
Granger is trying to control the position but Van Rooy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granger 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#
Van Rooy wants to improve his position but Granger is controlling well.
Van Rooy is looking to control Granger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Rooy avoid being mounted?
Granger is taking a breather. Van Rooy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU#
Granger stands up from half guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Granger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Rooy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Rooy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Rooy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Granger as he avoids it easily.
As Van Rooy backs away, Granger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van Rooy avoids the head kick by Granger.
Van Rooy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rooy manages to avoid it.
Van Rooy checks a low kick from Granger.
As Granger backs off Van Rooy throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Rooy.
Frank Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Van Rooy.
A good leg kick by Granger.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Van Rooy counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Van Rooy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rooy shoots in looking for a takedown. Granger tries to sprawl out of it but Van Rooy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Granger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Rooy wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
Granger throwing a counter right hand but Van Rooy manages to avoid it.
Granger throws a nice head kick!
Granger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rooy moves out of range easily.
Granger throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Rooy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Granger thinking.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Van Rooy moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Van Rooy closes the distance and clinches up with Granger, looking for a takedown. Van Rooy pushes Granger against the cage but Granger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Granger lands a nice hook to Van Rooy's body. Van Rooy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Van Rooy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger throws a hook but Van Rooy blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger throws a hook but Van Rooy blocks it.
Van Rooy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Albert Van Rooy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Rooy fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Rooy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Rooy can do to turn this around?
Van Rooy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Rooy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Rooy is breathing heavily.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Granger defends it well.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rooy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Granger thumps Van Rooy with a low kick.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rooy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Rooy checks a leg kick.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Rooy doesn't seem bothered though.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Granger lands with a good body shot.
Granger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Rooy.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Van Rooy's belly button to the back.
Granger is looking to wear down Van Rooy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Granger tries a low kick but Van Rooy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rooy with the counter takedown but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Granger slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Rooy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Rooy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and Van Rooy counters with a nice body kick.
Granger misses with the combination.
Van Rooy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Granger.
Granger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Granger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Rooy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Rooy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Rooy tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Van Rooy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Granger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Granger. #T2#
Granger cracks Van Rooy with an open hand slap.
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!
Granger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Granger backs off Van Rooy throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
Van Rooy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Rooy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger throws a low kick but Van Rooy moves out of range easily.
Granger throws out a leg kick but Van Rooy moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
Van Rooy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Rooy fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Rooy shoots for a takedown but Granger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Van Rooy.
Van Rooy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Granger as he avoids it easily.
Van Rooy blocks a head kick by Granger.
Van Rooy fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Van Rooy avoids the head kick by Granger.
Granger sets himself, and Van Rooy steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
A punch lands to the side of Van Rooy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger lands a head kick. Van Rooy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Granger.
Van Rooy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granger.
Albert Van Rooy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Rooy throws a head kick but Granger moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Rooy darts in and clinches Granger up against the cage.#BC#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Granger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Rooy.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rooy fails to land the takedown.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger throws a body kick that misses.
Van Rooy wants to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch position.
Granger lands a front kick.
Van Rooy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Rooy wants to clinch but Granger slips to the side
and Granger counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it.
Granger connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Rooy wants to clinch.
Granger lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Rooy off the cage and back into range.
Granger throws a head kick but Van Rooy moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Granger, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Granger!
In his post fight interview, Frank Granger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ICS 44
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Granger swings for the body but Blazkov moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Blazkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Blazkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blazkov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Granger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Granger.#CUT#It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut.
Blazkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granger's head.
Granger misses with a low kick as Blazkov jumps back.
Blazkov with the inside leg kick.
Blazkov throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Blazkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blazkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkov misses the shot to the body.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blazkov moves away.
Blazkov with a jab.#T1#
Granger dips to his left and cracks Blazkov with an uppercut!
Blazkov thumps Granger with a low kick.
Blazkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Blazkov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Blazkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blazkov lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blazkov throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blazkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Blazkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blazkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blazkov scores with a hook.
Blazkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Granger misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Granger takes one on the button.
We've been informed that Blazkov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blazkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blazkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Blazkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blazkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blazkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blazkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Blazkov is looking to slow Granger down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blazkov.
A solid body kick from Granger.
Blazkov blocks a head kick by Granger. #CL2#
Blazkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Granger breaks from the clinch.
Blazkov looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
As Blazkov backs away, Granger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Blazkov lands the left hand.
Blazkov connects with a leg kick.
Granger misses with a body shot
and Blazkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blazkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blazkov moves away.
Blazkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Blazkov darts in and clinches Granger up against the cage.#BC#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Blazkov saw that one coming.
Blazkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Granger.
Blazkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Granger checks a leg kick.
Blazkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blazkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blazkov.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Granger throws a shot to the body.
Blazkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Blazkov.
Blazkov fakes the leg kick and cracks Granger in the body.
Granger scores with a punch to the head.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blazkov manages to avoid it.
Granger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Granger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blazkov connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blazkov moves away.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blazkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blazkov.
Blazkov throws a solid leg kick but Granger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blazkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Blazkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Blazkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Blazkov finds it's way through Granger's defenses.
Blazkov tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger is looking to wear down Blazkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Granger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blazkov blocks a head kick by Granger.
It seemed like Blazkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Blazkov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blazkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blazkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blazkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Blazkov moves into range and clinches up with Granger.
Blazkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Blazkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Blazkov as the two fighters clinch.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger can't break the clinch.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Blazkov presses Granger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granger tries to circle away but Blazkov has him pinned against the cage.
Granger misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blazkov.
Blazkov lands a left hand.
Blazkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger prevents a body shot from Blazkov.
Granger tries to break the clinch but Blazkov is controlling the position.
Granger takes a shot to the head.
Blazkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blazkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Granger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blazkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blazkov tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Blazkov back against the cage.
Granger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Granger has had enough of the clinch but Blazkov keeps him there for the moment.
Blazkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazkov scores with a shot to the side of Granger's head.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazkov lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Blazkov tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blazkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Blazkov fails to land.
Ulysses Blazkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blazkov tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Blazkov back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Granger tries to work over Blazkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger blocking some punches.
Blazkov can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action. #BC#
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blazkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger lands with an overhand left.
Granger slips under a jab from Blazkov.
Blazkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ulysses Blazkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Blazkov.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blazkov scores with a nice right hand.
Blazkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blazkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Blazkov throws a wild body kick that Granger sees coming a mile off.
Blazkov moves forwards but Granger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Granger connects with a solid leg kick.
Blazkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blazkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Granger on the side of the head.
Blazkov lands with a cross.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Blazkov.
Blazkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Granger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Blazkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Granger's head.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blazkov throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger avoids the body shot from Blazkov.
Nice shot by Blazkov.
Granger misses with a few strikes there.
Blazkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Granger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blazkov. Blazkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blazkov. That one must have hurt.
Blazkov connects with a body shot.
A jab from Blazkov does it's job there.
Blazkov lands a leg kick that knocks Granger off balance momentarily.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
Blazkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blazkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Blazkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Blazkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Blazkov avoids the head kick by Granger.
Blazkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blazkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blazkov scores with a hook.
Blazkov connects with a right hand. Granger shakes it off.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Blazkov there.
Blazkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Granger takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkov moves out of range as Granger throws a body kick.
Blazkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Blazkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blazkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blazkov connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
Blazkov connects with a looping right hand.
Granger avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blazkov. Granger shrugs it off though.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Blazkov moves out of range easily.
Granger looks for the body kick but Blazkov saw that one coming.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Blazkov.
Granger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Blazkov.
Blazkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blazkov. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blazkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Granger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ulysses Blazkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blazkov tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blazkov.
A low kick from Granger misses
and Blazkov counters with a good, hard body kick but Granger shrugs it off.
Blazkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blazkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Blazkov throws a leg kick which misses Granger's front leg but catches the back leg as Granger tries to avoid it.
Blazkov is looking to land body kicks.
Granger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Blazkov lands.#T3#
Blazkov scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Blazkov.
Granger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blazkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Granger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheers as Blazkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Granger tries to move into range but Blazkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frank Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blazkov.
Blazkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blazkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blazkov scrambles back to his feet.
Blazkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blazkov throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Blazkov throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Blazkov connects with a leg kick.
Granger checks a leg kick.
Blazkov scores with a nice body kick.
Blazkov connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Blazkov.
Granger misses with a leg kick.
Granger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blazkov lands an overhand right.
Blazkov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Granger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blazkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blazkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab lands there for Blazkov.
Ulysses Blazkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blazkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulysses Blazkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blazkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Blazkov!
An out of breath Ulysses Blazkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ICS 37
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger lands with a nice body punch.
Monteiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granger. Granger obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
Granger misses the body punch
and Monteiro counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Granger tenderised Monteiro's leg. Monteiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monteiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Monteiro 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.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger thumps Monteiro with a low kick.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granger misses with a left hand
and Monteiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Frank Granger 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!
Monteiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Monteiro avoids the body shot from Granger.
It seemed like Monteiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monteiro blocks a head kick by Granger.
Monteiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger.#T1#
Granger misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Monteiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monteiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Granger tenderised Monteiro's leg. Monteiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monteiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monteiro tries to counter with a clinch but Granger shakes him off and moves away.
Granger lands a high kick!
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Monteiro moves out of range easily.
Monteiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granger lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger scores with a leg kick.
Granger throws a head kick but Monteiro moves out of range.
Monteiro moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Monteiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monteiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
Granger misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Monteiro moves into the clinch.#BC#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Granger, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monteiro.
Jab by Granger.
Granger throws a head kick but Monteiro moves out of range. #T3#
Granger swings for the body but Monteiro moves out of range.
Granger closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Monteiro! Granger dives in looking to finish! Monteiro is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im so happy to work with a great team and Great manager To my Fans im back and ready for war'.

Event: ICS 30
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Granger misses with an uppercut. Riggs saw that one coming.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riggs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riggs punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Granger darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage.
Granger prevents a body shot from Riggs. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Granger misses with a hook. Riggs ducked under it nicely.
Granger connects with a nice looking jab.
Riggs avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger lands with a straight right. Riggs didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Granger throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Riggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riggs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs stops Granger from standing up.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs won't allow Granger to get back to his feet.
Riggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Riggs stops Granger from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Granger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riggs postures up in Granger's guard and throws a big left but Granger blocks it.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Granger has his hands on Riggs's head, controlling the position.
Granger controls Riggs momentarily but Riggs frees himself.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Granger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs. #T2#
Granger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Granger manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Granger lands a right hand.
Riggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Granger is leaning against Riggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger misses with an elbow strike.
Granger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Granger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Granger closes the distance and pushes Riggs back into the cage.
Granger prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Granger throws a body punch but Riggs moves out of range.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Riggs moves out of range easily.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggs. #T3#
Granger walks into a left hand.
Granger misses with a hook.#CL#
Granger rushes Riggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granger throws a body punch but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs misses the shot to the body.
Granger is looking to counter punch.
Granger moves in looking to clinch but Riggs pushes him off.#TD2#
Riggs gets a takedown into half guard.
Granger trying to control but Riggs postures up.
Granger tries to get to full guard but Riggs has control of the leg.
Granger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Granger moves into full guard.
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riggs prevents Granger from getting back to his feet.
Riggs lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Granger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riggs pushes down on Granger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Riggs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Granger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Riggs's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riggs manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Riggs. That snapped Granger's head back.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
Riggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Granger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riggs thinking.
Granger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Riggs moves out of range easily.
Ryan Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Riggs misses
and Granger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riggs lands with a good body shot.
Riggs's coach down at Big Apple Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Riggs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Granger has managed to clinch. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Riggs does it's job there.
Riggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Granger has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Granger cracks Riggs with a good jab.
Riggs stalks Granger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Granger's face. Granger staggers backwards, shaken.
Riggs throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riggs blocks a jab.#TD2#
Granger gets caught flat footed, as Riggs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Riggs is working Granger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Granger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs.
Granger wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Granger here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Riggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggs postures up and lands a big shot to Granger's brow.
Riggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Granger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Granger has his feet on Riggs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riggs can do to turn this around?
Riggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Granger counters with a big head kick but Riggs shrugs it off.
Frank Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Riggs.#CL#
Riggs tries to keep at a distance but Granger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Granger blocks the elbow strike.
Riggs throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3##BC#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riggs.
Granger wants to get back to his feet but Riggs drags him back down.
Granger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Riggs connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Riggs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Granger wants to get back to his feet but Riggs drags him back down.
Riggs cracks Granger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ryan Riggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Granger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Granger dodges the ground and pound from Riggs.
Riggs working the strikes but Granger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Granger wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Riggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riggs is thwarting Granger's attempts to control the position.
Granger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riggs throwing shots but Granger is blocking nicely.
Riggs prevents Granger from standing back up.
Riggs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Granger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Granger wants to control but Riggs is keeping busy.
Granger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Riggs'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#
Granger defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Granger leaves Riggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Riggs tries to keep at a distance but Granger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riggs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Granger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riggs's elbow.
Riggs managing to block the knees to the body from Granger. #BC#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riggs misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger digs a good body shot into Riggs's ribs.#T1#
Riggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Granger sprawls well. Granger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Riggs.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Riggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger throws a head kick but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Granger's head.
Granger wants to clinch up but Riggs keeps it at a distance.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riggs manages to avoid it.
Riggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riggs misses with a hook.
Riggs throws a series of punches but Granger moves out of range.
Granger takes a swing at Riggs's ribcage but misses.
Riggs lands with a cross.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Riggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Granger connects with a looping right hand.
Riggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger 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. #CUT#
That has opened up Ryan Riggs's cut even more.
Riggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Granger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Granger. No joy for Riggs on that attempt.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Riggs's ribs.#CL#
Granger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Granger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Granger.#CL#
Granger forces Riggs back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Granger breaks from the clinch.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggs. #T3#
Granger cracks Riggs with an open hand slap.
Granger swings for the body but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs fails with the takedown
and Granger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger jabs at Riggs's body.
Riggs throws a shot from downtown. Granger moves away and avoids it.
Frank Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
Granger throws a head kick but Riggs moves out of range. #TD2#
Riggs dives in and scores a takedown into Granger's guard.#ES#
Granger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.
Granger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riggs.
Granger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Riggs fails with the takedown
and Granger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riggs misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Granger jabs Riggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger misses with a head kick.
Riggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riggs keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Riggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Granger moves into the clinch successfully.
Riggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
Riggs tries to circle away but Granger has him pinned against the cage.
Granger tries to work over Riggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan Riggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granger with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Granger, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Granger!
An intense looking Frank Granger took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Im so happy to work with a great team and Great manager To my Fans im back and ready for war'.

Event: ICS 21
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Granger misses the jab.
Silva Jr wants to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Silva Jr clinches.
Silva Jr lands with a left to the head.
Silva Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage.
Granger is trying to force a seperation but Silva Jr has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Granger as the two fighters clinch.
Silva Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Silva Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Silva Jr manages to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Granger defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr trying to control the position.
Granger passes Silva Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Granger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Granger defends well.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Granger wants to stand but Silva Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Granger trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granger with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Granger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva Jr is controlling Granger's posture.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Granger throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silva Jr's body to avoid the submission. Silva Jr has instead reached around Granger's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silva Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Silva Jr!
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.

Event: TR12: FW GP ROUND 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Granger defending well as Udovich loads up on a big left hand.
Granger moves out of range as Udovich strikes.
Udovich slips a straight right by Granger.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
Granger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Udovich.
Granger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger sizes up Udovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Udovich is rocked!
Udovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Udovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Granger finish him?
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Udovich looks winded!
Udovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger fakes the body blow, causing Udovich to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Udovich goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Granger!
A victorious Frank Granger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Simon Udovich was interviewed post fight and said 'Simon *gasp* so *gasp* tired. Simon no do running. Oooo!!! Look at the funny birdies! Simon go night, night now.'.

Event: TR9: BUNYASARN VS. MENEZES
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Bullet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bullet misses with a low kick as Granger jumps back.
A lazy left from Granger finds it's target.
Bullet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullet manages to avoid it.
Granger swings for the body but Bullet moves out of range.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Bullet throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Bullet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granger swings for the body but Bullet moves out of range. #T1#
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullet takes one to the chin there.
Bullet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Bullet counters with a leg kick.
Granger misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Granger.
Bullet with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullet.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Granger lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Bullet misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Granger misses
and Bullet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullet manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Granger misses
and Bullet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bullet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bullet at a distance.
Granger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger. #T3#
Granger scores with a jab to the head.
Granger clobbers Bullet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Granger misses with a left hand
and Bullet counters with a straight right hand.
Bullet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Granger.
Granger misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Bullet counters with a crisp right hand that drops Granger! Bullet lets Granger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Granger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullet moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger jabs at Bullet's body.
Bullet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Granger throws a sloppy body shot
and Bullet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Granger misses with a hook. Bullet ducked under it nicely.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger is looking to wear down Bullet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab by Granger.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bullet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Granger misses with a jab to the body
and Bullet counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Bullet instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bullet.
A head punch on the inside from Bullet fails to land.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bullet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Granger.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullet is just out of range.
Bullet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Granger here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger walks into a left hand.
Granger throws a body punch but Bullet moves out of range. #CL2#
Bullet forces Granger back against the ropes and clinches.#T1#
Bullet lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger. #BC2#
Bullet breaks from the clinch.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Bullet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Bullet wants to clinch.
Granger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullet was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Bullet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bullet is looking to clinch.
It looked like Granger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bullet.#T2#
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Bullet's head but Bullet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Bullet slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Bullet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
Bullet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullet flicks out a counter leg kick but Granger steps away.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Bullet lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullet manages to avoid it.
Bullet throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Bullet slips under a jab from Granger.
Bullet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger misses the body punch
and Bullet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Bullet staying out of range there.
Granger swings for the body but Bullet moves out of range.
Bullet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bullet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger throws a body punch but Bullet moves out of range.
Bullet is looking for the big counter here.
Bullet is looking to chop away at Granger's legs.
Bullet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bullet doesn't seem bothered though.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Granger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Granger cracks a nice hook into Bullet's ribs.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullet.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullet.
Granger throws a shot to the body.
Granger misses with a left hand
and Bullet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bullet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger.
Bullet moves out of range as Granger throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullet! But no joy.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Bullet feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Bullet throws a solid leg kick but Granger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bullet.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Bullet scores with a punch to the head.
A clash of legs there as Granger blocks the low kick.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Bullet saw that one coming.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullet flicks out a counter leg kick but Granger steps away.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullet is just out of range.
Jack Bullet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bullet misses with a body punch
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullet was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger misses with a hook.
Bullet throws a counter combo.
Granger cracks Bullet with an open hand slap.
Bullet throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Frank Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Granger works Bullet's body with a nice hook.
Granger connects with a nice looking jab.
Bullet looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Bullet avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Bullet saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Bullet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bullet throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
Bullet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Bullet slips a jab from Granger.
Bullet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Bullet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bullet doesn't seem bothered though.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bullet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granger to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bullet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullet tries a quick counter leg kick but Granger is wise to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Granger, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Granger!
A relieved looking Frank Granger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 111 Jones v Bizihwaelle
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Granger 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.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Granger's head.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones thumps Granger with a low kick.
Granger misses with a straight right.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Granger just manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones slips a jab from Granger.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Granger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Granger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Granger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Granger is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Jones clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Granger's leg but Granger calmly moves out of range.
Jones looks for the body kick but Granger saw that one coming. #CL2#
Granger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger connects with a body shot.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.#T2#
A left lands for Jones.
Jones lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
Granger checks a low kick from Jones.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Granger has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Granger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Granger throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granger doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Granger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones tries to work over Granger's front leg with a kick but Granger checks it.
Jones clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Granger throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Jones.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones jabs at Granger's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Granger forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab. #T4#
Granger misses the jab.
Granger slips a straight right by Jones.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Jones misses.
Granger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Granger's head.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Granger's front leg but catches the back leg as Granger tries to avoid it.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Granger throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Granger instigates a clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger blocks a body shot from Jones. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Granger blocks the low kick.
Granger takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Granger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Granger throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A big right from Granger misses.
Granger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Granger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jeremy Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Granger backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips under a jab.
Granger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones tries to work over Granger's front leg with a kick but Granger checks it.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Jones tries to land a front kick but Granger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Granger counters with a two punch combo.
Granger digs a good hook to Jones's body. #CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Granger. Granger maintains the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Granger tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Granger lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
Jones jabs at Granger's body.
Granger slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granger.
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!
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Granger avoids a kick to the body.
Granger walks into a jab.#T2#
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Granger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones.
Granger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Granger takes one to the side of the head.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones moves out of range as Granger strikes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Granger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Granger tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Jones misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Jones tries to land a front kick but Granger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Granger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that Granger avoids nicely.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Granger lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Granger has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Granger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Granger avoided it.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Granger is out of range.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Granger moves away and avoids it.
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 Jeremy Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Granger.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones looks to land a combination. Granger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones is looking to slow Granger down with leg kicks.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Granger blocks a jab.#T1#
Granger takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Granger had a free shot at his head there.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granger scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Granger takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Jones lands.
Granger jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Granger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Granger misses.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Granger moves out of range easily.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick.
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Granger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Granger scores with a jab to the head.
Jones slips under a jab.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones throws a right hand that Granger ducks under and follows up with a left that Granger also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Granger misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
Granger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Granger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Granger as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Granger down.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Granger defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Granger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Jones defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Granger lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Granger counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Granger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Granger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger tries to clinch up.
Granger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Granger misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jeremy Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Granger lands with an overhand left.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Granger digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Granger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Granger moved away.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Granger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Granger off balance momentarily.#T1#
Jones misses the jab.
Granger is looking for the big counter here.
Granger staying out of range there.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Granger in the body.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but Granger avoids it.
Granger moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Granger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.#T2#
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Jones throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Granger tries to clinch up.
Granger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a head kick. Granger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Granger checks a leg kick.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Granger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Granger really felt that one!
Jones avoids the body shot from Granger.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Granger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Granger defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Granger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granger's head.
Jones with a hook.
Granger throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
As Granger backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones tries a low kick but Granger avoids it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger slips under a jab from Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones keeps Granger at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Jones throws a low kick but Granger avoids it.
Granger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Granger throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Granger under the eye.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Granger throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones had his way with Frank Granger in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Granger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Granger shrugs it off though.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Granger's calf.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Granger.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Granger's hands.
Granger misses with a jab to the body
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones avoids the body shot from Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones keeps Granger at a distance using the push kick.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Granger's calf.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Granger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granger misses the jab.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Granger connects with a single shot there.
Granger swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Granger has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Granger blocks a body shot from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Granger.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jones tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not. #BC2#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Granger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granger scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Granger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Granger tries to clinch up.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Jones misses.
Granger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Granger lands the left hand.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good, hard body kick but Granger shrugs it off.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Frank Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granger misses the jab.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones cracks Granger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Jones takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Jones misses.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Granger avoided it.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jeremy Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones moves away from the strike by Granger.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
A left lands for Jones.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Granger's defenses.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Granger misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger misses with a body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Jeremy Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.

Event: RISE 103 Leng v HeavyWeight
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Nice body kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Silva Jr checks a leg kick.
Silva Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Silva Jr clinches up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva Jr or not.
Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva Jr is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile is working Silva Jr over against the cage.#T1#
Bizihwaeile presses Silva Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
Silva Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Silva Jr fails to land.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Silva Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bizihwaeile creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Silva Jr tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Silva Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile is leaning against Silva Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva Jr misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva Jr backwards.
Silva Jr blocking some punches. #T3#
Bizihwaeile scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Silva Jr blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Silva Jr controls the action.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Silva Jr blocks it.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Silva Jr jumps guard.
Bizihwaeile wanted to stand there but Silva Jr had control of the position. #SU2#
Bizihwaeile stands up and waves to Silva Jr to follow him.
Bizihwaeile misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Silva Jr gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile maintains the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bizihwaeile walks away with a smile on his face. Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Silva Jr was well out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a wild body kick that Silva Jr sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile moves into range and clinches up with Silva Jr.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bizihwaeile just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
That's time! Silva Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bizihwaeile, right into the meat.
Bizihwaeile scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Bizihwaeile forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile cracks Silva Jr with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva Jr digs a right hand into Bizihwaeile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bizihwaeile's gas tank.
Frank Bizihwaeile seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Silva Jr.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr digs a right hand underneath Bizihwaeile's ribcage. Bizihwaeile let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva Jr takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.
Silva Jr works on Bizihwaeile's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva Jr lands a left hand.
Silva Jr lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile presses Silva Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Silva Jr blocks it. #T2#
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Silva Jr's ribcage. Silva Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva Jr tries to pull guard but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile gets through Silva Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile is working Silva Jr over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Bizihwaeile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silva Jrs head. #ROC2#
Silva Jr is rocked!
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Silva Jr avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva Jr's elbow.
Bizihwaeile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Silva Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile presses Silva Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Silva Jr's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Silva Jr drops to his knees and Bizihwaeile pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Bizihwaeile!
A very excited looking Frank Bizihwaeile rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'.

Event: RISE 98 Hammerfall v Oloishona
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Kraag fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaeile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Bizihwaeile throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bizihwaeile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaeile thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick that knocks Kraag off balance momentarily.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range. #CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Kraag manages to pull guard. #SU#
Bizihwaeile stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A thudding body kick lands there by Bizihwaeile!
Nice uppercut there from Kraag.#T1#
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick which misses Kraag's front leg but catches the back leg as Kraag tries to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile throws a series of punches but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bizihwaeile just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kraag swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile tests Kraag's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Kraag lands a nice hook to Bizihwaeile's body. Bizihwaeile takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraag.
Kraag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile is looking to wear down Kraag with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Kraag stuns Bizihwaeile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bizihwaeile scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kraag lands a jab to Bizihwaeile's midsection.
Kraag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kraag takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Bizihwaeile looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaeile seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bizihwaeile lands with a hook. Kraag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kraag scores with a jab. Bizihwaeile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bizihwaeile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kraag digs a good hook to Bizihwaeile's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraag misses the target.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kraag backs up against the cage.
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!
Bizihwaeile connects with a right hand. Kraag shakes it off.#T4#
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag works the jab nicely.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaeile looks for the body kick but Kraag saw that one coming.
Kraag doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
A big right from Kraag misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bizihwaeile.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
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 Frank Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desi Kraag's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kraag blocks the body kick.
Kraag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy body kick
and Kraag counters with a nice body shot.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Kraag takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraag manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bizihwaeile. That's going to slow Kraag down.
Kraag swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook.
Kraag misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Bizihwaeile counters by moving into the clinch.
Kraag can't break the clinch.
A short right from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kraag wants to take the fight to the mat but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Kraag's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile pushes Kraag back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bizihwaeile here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile is working Kraag over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaeile scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile. #T2#
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaeile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Kraag's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kraag's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraag backwards. #ROC#
Kraag is rocked!
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kraag with a big uppercut! Kraag tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kraag to the mat! Kraag covers up and Bizihwaeile unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Bizihwaeile!
Frank Bizihwaeile bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 93 Oloishona v Granger
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Oloishona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bizihwaeile unleashes a big counter combination but Oloishona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oloishona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Oloishona counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile connects with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a glancing blow to the side of Oloishona's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Tonkei Oloishona has been cut.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Oloishona counters with a good low kick that Bizihwaeile was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oloishona takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Oloishona.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Oloishona.
Oloishona dips to his left and cracks Bizihwaeile with an uppercut!
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oloishona.
Bizihwaeile scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bizihwaeile connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Bizihwaeile.
Oloishona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oloishona with a body shot.#T2#
Oloishona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bizihwaeile will feel that in the morning.
Oloishona misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oloishona misses with a low kick.
Oloishona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaeile.
A countering left hand to the body from Bizihwaeile misses.
Oloishona throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oloishona lands a nice looking body shot.
Oloishona connects with the punch.#T3#
Oloishona misses with a looping left.
Oloishona has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bizihwaeile.
Oloishona misses with the combination.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut
and Oloishona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oloishona throws a solid leg kick but Bizihwaeile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oloishona.
Bizihwaeile throws a counter combo.
Oloishona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oloishona manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bizihwaeile has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Oloishona.
Oloishona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD#
Oloishona drops Bizihwaeile with a beautiful combination! Bizihwaeile stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oloishona is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Frank Bizihwaeile has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oloishona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaeile. That did some damage!
Bizihwaeile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaeile is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oloishona with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonkei Oloishona dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Bizihwaeile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Oloishona counters with a nice uppercut.
Oloishona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaeile can do to turn this around?
Oloishona dodges the punch combination from Bizihwaeile.
Oloishona lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile digs a good hook to Oloishona's body.
Bizihwaeile throws a right hand that misses
letting Oloishona counter with a right hand.
Oloishona chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Bizihwaeile missing with a left hand there. Oloishona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oloishona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oloishona slips under a jab.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oloishona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oloishona takes one to the chin there.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Oloishona moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Oloishona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oloishona.
Oloishona lands with a straight right. Bizihwaeile didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Oloishona counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut
enabling Oloishona to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonkei Oloishona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bizihwaeile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizihwaeile looks to throw the jab but Oloishona is out of range.
Oloishona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Oloishona avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Oloishona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Bizihwaeile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oloishona counters with a body kick.
Oloishona connects with a single shot there.
Oloishona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oloishona cracks Bizihwaeile with a good jab.
Oloishona ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a right hand that misses
and Oloishona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the leg kick from Oloishona.
Oloishona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizihwaeiles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Nice defenses there by Oloishona.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Oloishona blocks it.
Tonkei Oloishona is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaeile misses with a right hand
and Oloishona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oloishona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bizihwaeile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oloishona scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile misses with a left hand
and Oloishona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oloishona goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonkei Oloishona dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oloishona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bizihwaeile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oloishona on the side of the head.
Oloishona lands the left hand.
Oloishona moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Bizihwaeile jabs at Oloishona's body.
Bizihwaeile has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oloishona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaeile! But no joy.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Oloishona moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
A shot to the body from Oloishona misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oloishona loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaeile slips the punch.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Oloishona.
It seemed like Bizihwaeile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oloishona misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Oloishona lands a jab.#KD#
Oloishona lands a left and a right that send Bizihwaeile crashing to the mat, dazed. Oloishona thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T2#
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!
Bizihwaeile takes one to the chin there.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination. Oloishona tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bizihwaeile lands with a hook. Oloishona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Bizihwaeile lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oloishona doesn't seem phased though.
Bizihwaeile missing with a left hand there. Oloishona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Oloishona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bizihwaeile might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Oloishona has got the better of the exchanges.
Oloishona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaeile has time to react.
Tonkei Oloishona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bizihwaeile throws a right hand that misses
and Oloishona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile with a hook.
Oloishona avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaeile.
Oloishona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frank Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oloishona moves away.
Oloishona is looking to counter punch.
Oloishona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bizihwaeile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oloishona.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tonkei Oloishona.
Well Oloishona has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonkei Oloishona!
Our winner, Tonkei Oloishona, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Frank Bizihwaeile spoke after the fight, saying 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.

Event: RISE 89: Boretti vs. Falcone
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Friedrichsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
Friedrichsen misses with a two punch combination.
Friedrichsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Friedrichsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friedrichsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friedrichsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
Friedrichsen missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Granger scores with a hook to the body. Friedrichsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Granger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedrichsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
A bone on bone clash there as Granger blocks the leg kick.
Granger ducks right into an uppercut from Friedrichsen.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger misses with a leg kick
letting Friedrichsen counter with a right hand.
Granger lands a jab to Friedrichsen's midsection.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Friedrichsen connects with the punch.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Friedrichsen slips the punch.
Friedrichsen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Friedrichsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Friedrichsen gets through Granger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Friedrichsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friedrichsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Granger gets an underhook and turns Friedrichsen into the cage.
A short right from Granger.
Granger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Friedrichsen is breathing heavily.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
Granger digs a right hand underneath Friedrichsen's ribcage. Friedrichsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Granger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friedrichsen backwards.
Granger lands an uppercut.
Granger prevents a body shot from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Granger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Granger.
Granger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Granger as the two fighters clinch.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Granger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Friedrichsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Friedrichsen controls his hands.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Friedrichsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Granger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Granger is leaning against Friedrichsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Friedrichsen blocking some punches.
Granger presses Friedrichsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Granger scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Granger - that landed with a thud.
Friedrichsen takes a shot to the head.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger is leaning against Friedrichsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Granger.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedrichsen's elbow.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Friedrichsen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Granger.
A nice left hand lands by Friedrichsen.
A body shot lands from Granger.
Good body shot from Granger.
Granger scores with a hook to the body.
Granger misses with a body punch. #T4#
Granger digs a right hand into Friedrichsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Friedrichsen's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Granger.
Granger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Granger.
Friedrichsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Granger.
A short right from Granger. #ROC2#
Friedrichsen is rocked!
Granger misses with the head strike.
Granger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Friedrichsen to his knees! Granger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
In his post fight interview, Frank Granger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Erik Friedrichsen had this to say: 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'.

Event: RISE 86- Manowaru Vs. Hantei 2
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandon is out of range and Granger settles back down.
Granger throws a body punch but Brandon moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Brandon.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandon misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Granger.
Granger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brandon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Granger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brandon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Granger.
Nice body punch from Granger.
Granger cracks Brandon with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Brandon breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Brandon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brandon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandon looks winded!#CL#
Granger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Granger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandons head.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Brandon tries to circle away but Granger has him pinned against the cage.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
Granger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Granger lands with a light punch inside.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Granger tries a body shot but Brandon blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Granger.
A right handed body shot lands from Granger.
A left hand lands to the body for Granger.
Granger lands a left hand.
Granger lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Granger.
Granger lands a body punch.
Granger lands with a short shot to the head.
Granger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Granger pushes Brandon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Granger lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Granger scores with a shot to the side of Brandon's head. #ROC#
Brandon is rocked!
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandon is still on wobbly legs! Can Granger finish him?
Granger creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brandon with a big uppercut! Brandon tries to clinch up but Granger pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brandon to the mat! Brandon covers up and Granger unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RFLFN-19
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Kraag throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
Granger lands an overhand right.
Kraag swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Granger tests Kraag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kraag takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kraag takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kraag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Granger misses the target.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Granger missing with a left hand there. Kraag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Kraag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Granger lands a big uppercut and Kraag crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kraag looks OK. Granger waves Kraag back to his feet!#ROC#
Kraag is rocked!
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RFLFN-16 Weight vs. Turd
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Granger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Granger throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Cruz Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cruz Jr rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Cruz Jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Granger prevents a body shot from Cruz Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Granger tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it. #BC#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Cruz Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Granger has time to react.#T1#
Cruz Jr misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Granger throws a good cross that connects.
Granger motions for Cruz Jr to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger keeps Cruz Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Cruz Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger sets himself, and Cruz Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
A big right from Granger misses. #T2#
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz Jr, as that shot connected.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Cruz Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Granger momentarily.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Cruz Jr cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick from Cruz Jr.
Granger misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz Jr is able to avoid easily.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz Jr.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger throws a front kick aimed at Cruz Jr's knee but Cruz Jr avoids it well.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Cruz Jr.
Granger stuns Cruz Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Granger misses with a leg kick.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook.
Cruz Jr throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.#T4##CL2#
Cruz Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Granger is leaning against Cruz Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger is trying to break free.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz Jr manages to avoid it.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Granger throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Cruz Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr feints and then cracks Granger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Granger down.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Granger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Granger slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.
Granger takes one on the button.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger lands a body shot.
Cruz Jr takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Granger.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Granger throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Cruz Jr tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz Jr staying out of range there.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cruz Jr looks to land a combination but Granger avoids it well.
Granger is looking to counter punch.
Cruz Jr lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cruz Jr!
Cruz Jr lands with a cross.
Cruz Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz Jr.
Granger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruz Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Cruz Jr darts in and clinches Granger up against the cage.
Cruz Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz Jr tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Granger holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Granger tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Cruz Jr wants to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch position.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz Jr's shoulder, as Cruz Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Granger blocks a jab.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Granger - just one landing.
Cruz Jr lands a head kick!
Cruz Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger 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.
Granger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Cruz Jr's ribs.
Cruz Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Granger.#T3#
Granger missing with a left hand there. Cruz Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Cruz Jr finds it's way through Granger's defenses.
Granger misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Cruz Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Granger takes a step back to recover.
Granger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Cruz Jr - just one landing. #T4#
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!
Cruz Jr staying out of range there.
Cruz Jr loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz Jr.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range.
A jab from Granger misses.
Cruz Jr works Granger's body with a nice hook.
Granger blocks a low kick nicely.
Granger slips under a jab.
Cruz Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger misses the jab.
Granger scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruz Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cruz Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Granger off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Granger slips a straight right by Cruz Jr.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz Jr lunges at Granger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Granger's hand.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Cruz Jr closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.
Granger can't break the clinch.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz Jr controls the action.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Granger.
Cruz Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger lands an uppercut.
Granger taking a breather.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger taking a breather. #T1#
Granger tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it. #BC2#
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz Jr swinging wildly here.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a body shot.
Cruz Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Granger.
Granger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz Jr throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Granger.
Cruz Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granger's head.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Granger misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger slips under a jab.
Granger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Cruz Jr misses.
Cruz Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick from Cruz Jr.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Granger moves out of range as Cruz Jr strikes.
Cruz Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target. #T3#
Cruz Jr digs a good body shot into Granger's ribs.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz Jr wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Cruz Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Granger pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Jorge Cruz Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Granger takes a step back to recover.
Granger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger defending well as Cruz Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Granger throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Granger shakes him off and moves away.
Granger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz Jr lands with an overhand left.
Cruz Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
A jab from Cruz Jr misses.
Granger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Frank Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz Jr doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorge Cruz Jr.
Well Cruz Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Cruz Jr!
Frank Granger spoke after the fight, saying 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.

Event: RFL-60 Orndorf vs. Antonovich
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Granger connects with a body shot.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Granger scores with the left hand. Alison knows he should have avoided that one.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Alison looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Alison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alison walks into a jab.
Granger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alison misses with a looping right.
Alison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Alison misses with a hook.#KD2#
Granger sends Alison crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Granger is motioning to the referee to let Alison up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alison.
Granger digs a good hook to Alison's body.
Alison connects with the punch.#T1#
Granger misses with a hook. Alison ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granger.
Granger scores with a jab to the head.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger misses with a left hand
enabling Alison to counter with a crisp jab.
Alison moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Alison is looking to counter punch.
Granger swings for the body but Alison moves out of range.
Granger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alison had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alison.
Alison ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Alison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Alison.
Alison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granger with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Granger, as that shot connected. #KD2#
Granger lands a big uppercut and Alison crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Alison looks OK. Granger waves Alison back to his feet!#ROC2#
Alison is rocked!
Granger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Granger drops Alison with a big left hand! Alison is injured, injured bad! Granger jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RFL-54
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Silva Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva Jr. #KD2#
Granger lands a left and a right that send Silva Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Granger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
Silva Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Silva Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Granger lands a big uppercut and Silva Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva Jr looks OK. Granger waves Silva Jr back to his feet!#ROC2#
Silva Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Silva Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Silva Jr pulls guard.
Silva Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Granger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Granger 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. #T1##SUB#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Granger postures up.
Granger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Granger defends it easily.
Granger stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Granger controls the pace.
Silva Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Granger is proving a slippery customer.
Granger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Granger throws a right hand that Silva Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva Jr also avoids with ease.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Silva Jr slips under a jab.#T3#
Granger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Granger takes a swing at Silva Jr's ribcage but misses.
Silva Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Silva Jr moved away.
Silva Jr connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
Granger looks winded!
Granger takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Granger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva Jr is looking to counter punch.
Silva Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva Jr lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Granger falls backwards - clearly groggy! Silva Jr dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.

Event: RFL-50 Hungry Lions
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Granger.
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alison counters with a right hand to the body.
Alison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Granger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alison. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger throws a series of punches but Alison moves out of range.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Alison counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Alison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Alison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alison slips a jab from Granger.
Alison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger throws a body punch but Alison moves out of range.
Alison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger looks to throw a body kick
and Alison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Alison slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
Alison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Alison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granger misses with a leg kick
and Alison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alison.
Granger misses with a double jab.
Alison connects with the punch.
Alison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Granger duly obliges.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alison finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Granger scores with a jab. Alison acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Alison looks to land a combination but Granger avoids it well.
Granger throws the left hand but Alison avoids the punch easily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alison manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Granger's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger throws a one two combo.
Alison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alison blocks a head kick by Granger.
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alison takes one to the chin there.
Alison ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Alison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Granger with a body shot.
Alison misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Alison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
A combination from Alison does no damage.
Granger wants to slow Alison down by chopping away at his legs.
Alison misses the jab.
No joy there for Alison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger throws a right and a left that Alison avoids nicely.
Alison with the counter takedown but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Alison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger lands with a hook. Alison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Alison's belly button to the back.
Good standup being displayed there by Granger as he connects with a hook.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Alison throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Alison.
A countering left hand to the body from Alison misses.#T4#
Alison slips a straight right by Granger.
Alison misses the shot to the body.
Granger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alison scores with a jab to the head.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alison to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger with a nice cross.
Granger misses with a combination
and Alison counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Frank Granger's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger scores with a hook to the body. Alison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Granger throws a right hand that Alison ducks under and follows up with a left that Alison also avoids with ease.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Alison counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Granger, as that shot connected.
Alison throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Alison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
Granger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger with a jab.
Alison throws out a powerful jab.
Granger lands a glancing blow to the side of Alison's head.#T1#
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger scores with a hook to the body. Alison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frank Granger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Granger.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Granger lands a lovely overhand right.
Alison slips a jab from Granger.
Granger throws a series of punches but Alison moves out of range.
It seemed like Alison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger throws a right hand that Alison ducks under and follows up with a left that Alison also avoids with ease.
Alison slips under a jab from Granger.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Alison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Granger here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Alison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alison moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Alison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Alison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alison throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alison counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
Alison throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Granger tumbling to the canvas!
Alison is fighting to break Granger's control of his arms but Granger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Granger trying to keep a closed guard but Alison is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Alison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alison wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
Granger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Granger trying to control the position here.
Granger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alison on the side of the head.
Granger dips to his left and cracks Alison with an uppercut!
Alison misses with an uppercut.
Granger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alison! But no joy.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Alison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Granger with a body shot.
Alison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alison takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Jab from Alison.
Granger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alison dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Alison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alison looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Alison lands.
Good shot there by Granger.
Granger misses with the combination.
Alison feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Granger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alison.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Alison counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alison. Alison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alison blocks a head kick by Granger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Granger 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Alison does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alison! But no joy.
Granger avoids the body shot from Alison.
Granger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Granger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alison's head backwards.#T2#
Granger throws a hook but Alison blocks it.
Granger staying out of range there.
Alison just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Alison counters with a big uppercut that knocks Granger off his feet! Alison dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alison is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Granger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Granger is not content to let Alison control the position. #SU2#
Alison has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Granger.
Granger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alison counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Alison off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alison. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger misses with a leg kick
and Alison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Frank Granger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alison.
Alison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Granger defends it well.
Alison slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Alison's head but Alison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alison swinging wildly here. #T4#
Granger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alison is out of range.
Alison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD2#
Alison steps into range and cracks Granger with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Granger flops backwards and Alison dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Granger is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh Granger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger keeping moving, preventing Alison from controlling successfully.
Alison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alison postures up and lands a big shot to Granger's brow.
Alison looking to pass the guard.
Granger seems to have got his legs back now.
Granger 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.
Alison trying to control the position from guard on top but Granger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alison stopping the sweep attempt from Granger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Alison really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Alison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger misses with a hook
and Alison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Alison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Granger with a body shot.
Alison misses with a straight left.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Alison moves away and avoids it.
Granger misses with a jab to the body
enabling Alison to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger misses with a body shot
and Alison counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Alison!
Benny Alison is the new heavyweight champion!
Benny Alison managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.

Event: RFL 44.5 Silva Jr vs Granger 2
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
A lazy left from Granger finds it's target.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
Silva Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silva Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Granger moves away from the strike by Silva Jr.
Granger misses with a low kick as Silva Jr jumps back.
Silva Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Silva Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Granger with a jab.
Granger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Silva Jr moved out of range.#T1#
Silva Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Silva Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Granger misses with a left hand
letting Silva Jr counter with a right hand.
Granger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Granger has knocked Silva Jr down with a huge combo! Granger steps away and waves a wobbly Silva Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Silva Jr to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Granger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger is the new heavyweight champion!
Frank Granger decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
The defeated Rich Silva Jr had this to say: 'Me hungry!'.

Event: RISE 42
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger misses with a double jab
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Ruslanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruslanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Ruslanov lands.
Ruslanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Granger misses with the combination.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruslanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruslanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruslanov manages to avoid it.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruslanov moves away.
It looked like Ruslanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Granger.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruslanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruslanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruslanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Ruslanov checks the leg kick.
Granger throws a body punch but Ruslanov moves out of range.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruslanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Granger has knocked Ruslanov down with a huge combo! Granger steps away and waves a wobbly Ruslanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Mohammed Ruslanov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Granger cracks Ruslanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ruslanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Granger finish him? #ROC2#
Ruslanov is rocked!
Granger misses with a hook. Ruslanov ducked under it nicely.
Oh Ruslanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslanov seems to have got his legs back now.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruslanov checks a leg kick.
Granger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Granger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruslanov momentarily.
Ruslanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruslanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Ruslanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Ruslanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger throws a right and a left that Ruslanov avoids nicely.
Granger cracks Ruslanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Granger scores with a jab. Ruslanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruslanov closes the distance and clinches up with Granger, looking for a takedown. Ruslanov pushes Granger against the cage but Granger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger throws a hook but Ruslanov blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Granger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruslanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruslanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Granger takes a swing at Ruslanov's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruslanov tries to counter with a takedown but Granger is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger looks to land a combination but Ruslanov avoids it well.
Granger misses with a hook
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Granger tries to land a front kick but Ruslanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Ruslanov checks it.
Ruslanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ruslanov moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Granger slips under a jab from Ruslanov.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Ruslanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Granger misses with a looping right.#T4#
Granger lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov misses with a body punch
and Granger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Granger connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruslanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Ruslanov clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruslanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
Granger with a jab.
Ruslanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ruslanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruslanov jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruslanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Ruslanov backs off Granger throws a huge counter combo but Ruslanov manages to avoid it all.
Nice straight punches there by Ruslanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruslanov.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruslanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Ruslanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Granger.
Granger misses with a hook
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank Granger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruslanov slips a straight right by Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruslanov.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruslanov slips under a jab.#T1#
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruslanov tries to counter with a takedown but Granger is quick to defend against it.
Ruslanov lands a head shot.
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger throws a one two combo.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ruslanov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruslanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Granger, which made it look bad.
Ruslanov scores with a nice right hand.
Ruslanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruslanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruslanov moves away.
Ruslanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Ruslanov looks for a takedown but Granger sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Ruslanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger lands a jab to Ruslanov's midsection.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruslanov misses its target.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruslanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruslanov misses with a hook.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger swings for the body but Ruslanov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ruslanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger looks for the body kick but Ruslanov saw that one coming.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruslanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger moves away from the strike by Ruslanov.
Granger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruslanov with a body shot.
Granger jabs Ruslanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Ruslanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruslanov misses with a body shot.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Ruslanov staying out of range there.
Granger stuns Ruslanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Granger cracks Ruslanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Granger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ruslanov to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruslanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Ruslanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger throws a jab when Ruslanov was well out of range.
Ruslanov is looking to counter punch.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Ruslanov defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Jab, jab by Ruslanov - just one landing.
Ruslanov takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Ruslanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ruslanov gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Granger!
A pretty intense looking Frank Granger took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: RISE 38: Slaughter vs Anthony
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Granger avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost lands a jab to the head.
Frost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Granger dodges the punch combination from Frost.
A big right from Granger misses.
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Frost takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Frost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Granger jabs at Frost's body.
Frost jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Granger has knocked Frost down with a huge combo! Granger steps away and waves a wobbly Frost back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Carver Frost has been cut.#KD2#
Granger cracks Frost with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Granger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Frost to stand back up!#ROC2#
Frost is rocked!
Granger connects with a stiff jab that staggers Frost - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Granger!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Granger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 32 - Ray vs Danton
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva Jr. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Decent striking displayed by Silva Jr there.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva Jr lands a body shot.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Silva Jr's shoulder, as Silva Jr tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Nice combo by Granger! Oh, that's hurt him - Silva Jr falls to the canvas and Granger follows him into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Granger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Silva Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Granger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Granger told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Granger is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Silva Jr moves into full mount! Granger won't be happy about that!
Granger tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Granger is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Granger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Granger!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Granger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Granger with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Granger throws a big right hand that misses.
Granger distracts Silva Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Granger trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granger stands up over Silva Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva Jr working a defensive guard here.
Granger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Granger controlling him for the moment.
Granger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Granger is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva Jr has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Granger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Granger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Granger throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Granger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #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#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Granger throws an elbow that misses. Silva Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Granger's guard. Nice move by Silva Jr!#REVR#
Granger keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Granger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Granger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rich Silva Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Granger misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva Jr misses the target.
Granger looks to land a combination but Silva Jr avoids it well.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
That kick from Granger tenderised Silva Jr's leg. Silva Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva Jr.
Granger throws the left hand but Silva Jr avoids the punch easily.
Silva Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Granger avoids it.
Granger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva Jr as he avoids it easily.
Granger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Silva Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva Jr throws a leg kick but Granger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Granger.
Granger goes for a double leg but Silva Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva Jr continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Granger checks it well.
Granger is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Granger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger avoids the head kick by Silva Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger swings for the body but Silva Jr moves out of range. #T1#
Granger throws a head kick that misses
and Silva Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Silva Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Silva Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Granger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva Jr on the side of the head.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Silva Jr's head but Silva Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Silva Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger has his takedown stuffed
and Silva Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rich Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Granger.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Silva Jr checks a leg kick.
Rich Silva Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Granger has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as Granger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Granger tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva Jr throws a leg kick but Granger checks it.
Silva Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
Granger looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range.
Granger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva Jr. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
The crowd cheers as Silva Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Silva Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Silva Jr looks for the body kick but Granger saw that one coming.
Silva Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva Jr tries to work over Granger's front leg with a kick but Granger checks it.
Granger falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Silva Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Granger
and Silva Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
Silva Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Silva Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Silva Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger throws the left hand but Silva Jr avoids the punch easily.
Granger misses with a wild body shot. #T3##TD2#
Silva Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Granger to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Granger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Granger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva Jr 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.
Granger wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Granger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Granger throwing strikes from guard but Silva Jr blocks nicely. #SU2#
Granger gets to his feet - Silva Jr follows without any prompting.
Granger throws a body punch but Silva Jr moves out of range.
Silva Jr is looking to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva Jr.
Granger misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Granger thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Granger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva Jr counters with a good low kick that Granger was not able to check.
Silva Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva Jr slips a straight right by Granger.
Granger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Silva Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Granger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva Jr.#KD#
Silva Jr lands a big uppercut and Granger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Granger looks OK. Silva Jr waves Granger back to his feet!#ROC#
Granger is rocked!
Silva Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Granger is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva Jr finish him?
Silva Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range.
Granger seems to have recovered his senses.
Granger misses with a right hand #KD#
and Silva Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Granger toppling to the canvas! Granger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silva Jr finish him?!
Silva Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silva Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Silva Jr moves away and avoids it.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Silva Jr clinches.
Granger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva Jr has double underhooks.
Silva Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Granger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Silva Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Silva Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Granger pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva Jr tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granger.
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Granger lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Silva Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Silva Jr lands a body shot.
Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Silva Jr back against the cage. #T2#
Silva Jr is stalling here.
Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Silva Jr.
Granger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Silva Jr avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
Granger wants a takedown.
Silva Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Silva Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva Jr blocking some punches.
Silva Jr tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger is looking to control Silva Jr's arms but Silva Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Granger has his back to the cage.
Granger working hard to break the clinch.
Silva Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Silva Jr misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silva Jrs head.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva Jr.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Granger. #BC2#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Granger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr tries to avoid it but Granger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva Jr to the ground. Silva Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rich Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Granger.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva Jr slips under a jab from Granger.#TD2#
Granger 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.
Silva Jr 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger throws a strike but Silva Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Granger keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Granger pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Granger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Silva Jr 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#

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Silva Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva Jr 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Frank Granger was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.

Event: RISE 26 - Kelly vs Gervais
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
and Granger counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Oumakhanov! He's just covering up as Granger starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 21 - Cooper vs Comeau
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Granger fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Granger eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD2#
Granger lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Anderson sprawling to the canvas. Granger follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Anderson hang on? #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Granger postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Anderson covers up, he's hurt! Granger keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Granger and the ref steps in to end the fight! Granger can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
After the fight, Frank Granger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Carlos Anderson was interviewed post fight and said 'i'm still rich, a YOUTUBE Star and a great rapper, so suck my ass...'.

Event: RISE 17 - Ray vs Jones
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Crocker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Granger cracks Crocker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Granger lands with a hook. Crocker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Granger digs a good body shot into Crocker's ribs.
Crocker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crocker throws a series of punches but Granger avoids them all with ease.
Granger lands with a hook. Crocker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Crocker is rocked!
Granger knocks out Crocker with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Granger before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Granger picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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