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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Clash Bash
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Grundmann forces Road back against the ropes and clinches.
Road misses with an elbow over the top.
Grundmann is stalling here.
Grundmann is trying to stall.
Grundmann has Road pressed against the ropes.
#BC2#
Grundmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Road throws a body kick that misses.
Grundmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Grundmann moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road trying to stall but Grundmann improves his position.
#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Road closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Grundmann instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grundmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Grundmann instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grundmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Grundmann takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Road escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Grundmann darts in and clinches Road up against the ropes.#BC2#
Grundmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Grundmann moves into the clinch.
Grundmann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Road breaks the clinch.
Road looks to land a combination but Grundmann avoids it well. #CL#
Road clinches up with Grundmann and pushes him back against the ropes.
Grundmann taking a breather. #BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Road definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Grundmann clinches up with Road and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Grundmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Road attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Road tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michael Grundmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grundmann clinches up against the ropes.
Grundmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Road misses with an elbow over the top.
Road leaning against his opponent.
Grundmann is trying to maintain a safe position but Road gets an underhook and turns Grundmann into the ropes.#BC2#
Grundmann manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Grundmann clinches with his opponent.
Road lands a left hand.
Road misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grundmann.
#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grundmann avoids a kick to the body.
Road throws a series of punches but Grundmann avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Grundmann moves into range and clinches up with Road.
Road stalling in the clinch but Grundmann improves position.
Grundmann looking to slow down the pace here.
Grundmann trying to stall but Road improves his position.
#T3##BC2#
Grundmann breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Grundmann has closed the distance and engaged Road in a clinch.
Grundmann with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grundmann throws a head punch that misses.
Grundmann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grundmann is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Road pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Grundmann moves into range and clinches up with Road.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grundmann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Grundmann breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Road tries a head kick but it misses.
Road bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Grundmann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Grundmann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Grundmann drives through and clinches with Road against the ropes.
Grundmann stalling.
#BC#
Road breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Grundmann moves into the clinch.
Road tries a knee to the head but Grundmann blocks it.
#BC2#
Grundmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Road forces Grundmann back against the ropes and clinches.
Road blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grundmann looking to slow down the pace here.
Grundmann stalls. #BC2#
Grundmann breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Grundmann dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Grundmann blocks a head kick by Road.
#CL2#
Grundmann instigates a clinch.
Grundmann throws an elbow that misses.
Grundmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grundmann is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Road. #BC2#
Grundmann breaks from the clinch.
Road stalks Grundmann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grundmann's face. Grundmann staggers backwards, shaken.
Road misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Grundmann has Road up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grundmann avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundmann taking a breather.
Grundmann stalling in the clinch but Road improves position.
Grundmann avoiding damage.
#T1#
Grundmann trying to control the position but instead, Road has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grundmann into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Grundmann.#CL2#
Grundmann has closed the distance and engaged Road in a clinch.
Grundmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Road.
Grundmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Road misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grundmann.
#BC2#
Grundmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Road pushes Grundmann up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grundmann taking a breather.
Grundmann just leaning against Road, taking a breather.
Grundmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Road. #BC2#
Grundmann breaks the clinch.
Road throws a right and a left that Grundmann avoids nicely.
Grundmann shapes to counter with a head kick.
Road misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grundmann checks a leg kick.
Grundmann wants to counter the offense by Road and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Road connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grundmann's hands.#CL2#
Grundmann darts in and clinches Road up against the ropes.
Grundmann tries to stall but Road uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Grundmann manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Road looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Grundmann pushes Road up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Grundmann breaks from the clinch.
Road wants to clinch up but Grundmann keeps it at a distance.
Road misses with a head kick.
Grundmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Road tries to clinch up but Grundmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Road fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Grundmann clinches up with Road and pushes him back against the ropes.
Road blocks a body shot from Grundmann. #T3##BC#
Road escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Road bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grundmann's head backwards.
Road tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Grundmann closes the distance and clinches.
Grundmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Road is keeping busy.#BC2#
Grundmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Grundmann rushes Road and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Road tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grundmann avoids it.
Grundmann controlling the action here for a moment.
Road blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Grundmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Grundmann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4##BC#
Road breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Road tries to keep at a distance but Grundmann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Michael Grundmann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Road manages to break the clinch.
Road tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Grundmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Road instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Road escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Road looks to score with a jab to the body but Grundmann is just out of range.#CL2#
Grundmann pushes Road up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grundmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Road. #BC2#
Grundmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Road tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Grundmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Grundmann closes the distance and pushes Road back into the ropes.#BC#
Road manages to break the clinch.
Road pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Grundmann clinches up with Road and pushes him back against the ropes.
Grundmann presses Road against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Road breaks from the clinch.
Road moves in looking to clinch but Grundmann pushes him off.
Road misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Grundmann instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Grundmann to work.
#BC2#
Grundmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Road tries to keep at a distance but Grundmann has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Road tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grundmann swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Grundmann instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Grundmann manages to break the clinch.
Road looks to land a body kick but Grundmann moved away.#CL2#
Grundmann moves into range and clinches up with Road.
Road trying to stall but Grundmann improves his position.
Road misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Grundmann manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Grundmann clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grundmann.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Grundmann breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Grundmann darts in and clinches Road up against the ropes.
Grundmann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Grundmann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2##BC#
Road breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Grundmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Road is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Grundmann manages to break the clinch.
Travis Road is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Grundmann darts in and clinches Road up against the ropes.
Grundmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Road breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Grundmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundmann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grundmann controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Grundmann.
Road tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Grundmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Road rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grundmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grundmann is looking to control Road's arms but Road gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grundmann has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Grundmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michael Grundmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Grundmann clinches up with Road and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Road escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Road tried to score with a low kick but Grundmann checks it.
Road throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Grundmann gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grundmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Road tries to clinch there but Grundmann circles away.
#CL2#
Grundmann drives through and clinches with Road against the ropes.
Road avoiding damage.
#T4#
Grundmann slows down the pace here.
Grundmann throws a head punch that misses.
Grundmann tries to stall but Road uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Grundmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Grundmann gets a clinch.
Road softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Grundmann has Road up against the ropes in a clinch.
Travis Road has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Grundmann breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Grundmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grundmann 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Grundmann!
A victorious Michael Grundmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CT 13
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Grundmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Road to the ground. Grundmann is now in Road's guard.
Grundmann looking to pass the guard.
Road not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grundmann is pushing down on Road's leg trying to pass to half guard. Road is fighting to maintain full guard but Grundmann has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Grundmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Road is staying active underneath Grundmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grundmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Road haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Grundmann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grundmann is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB2#
Grundmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Road is just riding it out for now. Grundmann eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Grundmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Road is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundmann wants to control but Road is keeping him busy.
Grundmann prevents Road from standing back up.
Grundmann wants to pass the guard but Road is defending well.
Grundmann uses his free foot to push down on Road's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Road.
Road wants to control but Grundmann is having none of it.#T2#
Road is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Road wants to get back to his feet.
Road is desperately trying to improve his position but Grundmann has a good base and remains in mount.
Road tries to hold on but Grundmann postures up.
Grundmann is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Road is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Grundmann has his arm under Road's chin here. Game over son! Grundmann squeezes tightly and Road is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Grundmann!
A very excited looking Michael Grundmann 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.
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Event:
CT 1
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcgraugh avoids the body shot from Road.
Nice straight punches there by Mcgraugh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Road.
Mcgraugh connects with a nice looking jab.
Road tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mcgraugh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcgraugh is looking to counter the offense by Road and move into the clinch.
Road misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgraugh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Mcgraugh catches Road right on the button with a cross.
Mcgraugh swings for the body but Road moves out of range.
Road fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgraugh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgraugh connects with a looping right hand.
Road tries to clinch but Mcgraugh is having none of it.
Mcgraugh lands with a cross. #ROC#
Road is rocked!
Corey Mcgraugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgraugh goes for a small jab and connects. Now Mcgraugh goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Road stumbles back but Mcgraugh runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Road to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Road will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Mcgraugh!
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