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Event:
TK 14
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Grappler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grappler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Gael Grappler has been cut.
Jab, jab by Phillips - just one landing.
Grappler tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Grappler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grappler.
Phillips jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grappler walks away with a smile on his face. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grappler moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Phillips misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grappler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Grappler manages to avoid it.
Grappler moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Phillips drops Grappler with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Grappler! Phillips dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips retains his middleweight title!
Jack Phillips bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TK 11: Surma
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Killeshaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grappler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Grappler rushes Killeshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killeshaw.
Grappler lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like DJ Killeshaw has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grappler. #TD#
Grappler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Killeshaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grappler lands with a punch from half guard.
Grappler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grappler is nestled in close to Killeshaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#That has opened up DJ Killeshaw's cut even more.
Grappler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killeshaw's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grappler is controlling the pace.
Grappler working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Grappler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killeshaw's head. #SUB2#
Killeshaw looking for submissions off his back.
Killeshaw has hold of Grappler's hands but Grappler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grappler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grappler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Killeshaw wants to improve his position but Grappler is controlling well.
Grappler working over Killeshaw with some ground and pound. Killeshaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#The cut above DJ Killeshaw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at DJ Killeshaw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gael Grappler!
An out of breath Gael Grappler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Grappler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Gael Grappler has been cut.
Home throws out a loose jab but Grappler uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Grappler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Home, pushing him back against the cage.
Grappler lands an elbow inside that Home shrugs off.
Home goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Home fails to land.
Home takes an elbow to the temple.
Home can't find room to land a body shot as Grappler controls the action.
Home misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grappler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
I was talking to Grappler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grappler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Home.
Grappler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Home lands with a right to the head.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grappler blocking some punches.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Home on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grappler.
Home throws a punch but it's blocked by Grappler.
Home blocks an elbow strike.
Home can't find room to land a body shot as Grappler controls the action.
Grappler throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grappler. #T1#
Home avoids the elbow strike from Grappler, against the cage.
Grappler swings wildly with an uppercut but Home uses good head movement to avoid it.
Home doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Home tries to work over Grappler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Home misses with the head strike.
Home misses with the head strike.
Home misses with a punch to the body.
Home lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grappler blocks an uppercut.
Grappler throws a punch but it's blocked by Home.
Home tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grappler's elbow.
Home blocks an elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Home blocks a body shot from Grappler. #TD#
Grappler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Grappler there.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Home blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grappler.
Grappler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Home really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Home wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Home is staying active underneath Grappler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Home is trying to stand back up but Grappler is controlling him
Home is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Home manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grappler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Home tries a body shot but Grappler blocks it.
Home dodges an elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler lands a damaging elbow.
Home tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grappler's elbow.
Home misses with a short punch on the inside.
Home throws a head punch that misses.
Grappler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Home lands a body punch.
Grappler misses with a punch to the body.
Grappler misses with a punch to the body.
Grappler pushes off an throws an elbow but Home leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Home blocks the elbow strike.
Home blocks an elbow strike.
Home tries to work over Grappler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Home lands a right hand.
Grappler lands an elbow inside.
Grappler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Home avoids the elbow strike from Grappler, against the cage.
Home lands a shoulder strike.
Home tries a body shot but Grappler blocks it.
Home lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Home swings wildly with an uppercut but Grappler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grappler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Home is defending well for now.
Home goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Home softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grappler misses with an elbow strike.
Grappler lands a good knee to the midsection. Home won't want to take too many of those.
Home doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grappler throws an elbow that misses.
Home tries a body shot but Grappler blocks it.
Grappler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Home misses with a hook to the ribs.
Home avoiding damage as Grappler throws knees to the body.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grappler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grappler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Home's brow.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Home dodges an elbow strike from Grappler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grappler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Home's brow.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grappler throws a head punch that misses.
Home fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Home swings wildly with an uppercut but Grappler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Home lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grappler or not.
Grappler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Home throws a punch but it's blocked by Grappler.
Grappler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grappler has a couple of punches blocked by Home.
We've been informed that Home has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grappler lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Home lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 Gael Grappler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gael Grappler'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##KD2#
Home lands a big right hand that sends Grappler crashing to the mat! Home stays standing though and waves Grappler back to his feet!
Grappler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grappler blocks a jab.
Grappler slips a jab from Home.
Are you kidding me?! Home ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Grappler clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Home!
New Home decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Grappler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grappler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Our sources have told us that Grappler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Grappler lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Grappler.
Grappler lands an uppercut.
Grappler lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Mister Man has been cut.
Grappler has Man pressed against the cage.
Grappler lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Grappler lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off. #ROC#Man is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Grappler lands a vicious elbow to the side of Man's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Grappler tries to finish him with strikes but Man still seems able to defend himself so Grappler steps back and lets Man get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Grappler finish him?
Man looks winded!
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grappler is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Grappler circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Grappler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grappler lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Grappler has him pressed against the cage.
Grappler pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Man! Grappler unloads with more strikes and Man sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gael Grappler!
Gael Grappler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
IXF LVII
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Grappler pushes Wei up against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler lands an elbow just above Wei 's eye.
Wei tries for a takedown. No joy.
Our sources have told us that Grappler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wei blocks an elbow strike.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Wei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grappler after a bit of a struggle.
Grappler lands an elbow that stopped Wei in his tracks for a moment.
Wei avoids the elbow strike from Grappler, against the cage.
Wei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grappler obliges.
Grappler lands a nice elbow.
Wei's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wei'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.
Grappler tries to throw a body punch but Wei avoids it by throwing Grappler back against the cage.
Grappler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wei's defenses. #T1#
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grappler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler lands a damaging elbow.
Grappler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grappler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grappler fails to land.
Wei takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Zhang Wei has been cut.
Grappler working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grappler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wei's brow.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler throws an elbow that misses.
Grappler lands a nice elbow.
Grappler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Grappler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grappler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wei pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Grappler closes the distance and clinches.
Wei takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Wei is rocked!
Grappler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wei is still on wobbly legs! Can Grappler finish him?
A short right from Grappler on the inside.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Clinched against the cage, Grappler lands a big elbow that drops Wei! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Wei is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gael Grappler!
After winning the bout, Gael Grappler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
IXF LI
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Grappler has closed the distance and engaged Punchy in a clinch.
Grappler blocks an uppercut.
Punchy tries to pull guard but Grappler won't allow it.
Punchy can't get the takedown.
Grappler gets underhooks to prevent Punchy's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Punchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punchy throws a punch but it's blocked by Grappler.
Grappler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grappler lands a nice elbow.
Punchy dodges an elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Grappler.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grappler lands an elbow just above Punchy 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchy.
Punchy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grappler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grappler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grappler misses with an elbow strike.
Grappler told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Punchy looking to slow down the pace here.
Punchy misses with a punch to the body.
Grappler lands an elbow inside that Punchy shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Trent Punchy 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!
Grappler tries to throw a body punch but Punchy avoids it by throwing Grappler back against the cage.
Grappler tries to land a knee to the head but Punchy blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Grappler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punchy's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grappler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Punchy's brow. #TD#
Punchy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Punchy manages to end up in side control.
Punchy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grappler sneaks back into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grappler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Punchy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.
Grappler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Punchy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grappler is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Punchy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grappler defends it well.
Grappler controlling the position well.
Grappler is looking to control Punchy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grappler avoid being mounted?#T2#
Punchy wants to control but Grappler is keeping him busy.
Grappler tries to roll over but Punchy keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler is not content to let Punchy control the position.
Grappler trying to control here.
#SUB#
Punchy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grappler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grappler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Punchy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grappler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punchy wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Grappler can't keep his opponent in guard - Punchy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Punchy prevents Grappler from improving his position.#SUB#
Punchy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Grappler defend it? Punchy steps over the head and cranks it - Grappler is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Punchy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trent Punchy!
An out of breath Trent Punchy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
IXF XLVI
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Grappler has managed to clinch.
Grappler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kraag gets through Grappler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grappler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grappler throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Grappler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kraag regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grappler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraag is keeping the position for now.
Kraag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kraag keeping full guard, as Grappler tries to pass.
Kraag is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grappler is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler postures up in Kraag 's guard and throws a big left but Kraag blocks it.
Grappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraag controls Grappler momentarily but Grappler frees himself. #T1#
Kraag keeping full guard, as Grappler tries to pass.
Grappler prevents Kraag from getting back to his feet.
Kraag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grappler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraag swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Grappler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grappler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Kraag is keeping the position.
Grappler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2#
Kraag pushes Grappler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Kraag misses. #CL#
Grappler rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Our sources have told us that Grappler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Grappler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grappler wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kraag throws a punch but it's blocked by Grappler.
Grappler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kraag avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kraag .
Grappler pushes off an throws an elbow but Kraag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kraag has a couple of punches blocked by Grappler.
Grappler struggles to land a body shot inside as Kraag controls his hands.
Grappler misses with the head strike.
Grappler pushes off an throws an elbow but Kraag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching 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!
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Grappler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kraag swings wildly with an uppercut but Grappler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grappler missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grappler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kraag 's efforts to push away.
Grappler misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kraag .
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kraag misses with a body punch.
Kraag is trying to force a seperation but Grappler has the dominant position.
Kraag takes an elbow to the temple.
Kraag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grappler is working for takedown but Kraag is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kraag wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Kraag wants to break free but Grappler has control.
Grappler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grappler lands a damaging elbow.
Kraag blocks an elbow strike.
Grappler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kraag has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grappler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kraag can turn it around.#BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grappler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kraag .#CL#
Grappler instigates a clinch.
Grappler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Grappler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grappler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grappler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gael Grappler dominated that round.
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#
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Grappler forces Kraag back against the cage and clinches.
Kraag avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler misses with an elbow strike.
Kraag is trying to break the clinch but Grappler has him pressed against the cage.
Kraag avoids the elbow strike from Grappler, against the cage.
Grappler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kraag working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Grappler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kraag tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Grappler manages to move to mount!
Kraag is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grappler raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag tries to hold on but Grappler postures up.#T1#
Kraag in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Grappler landing punches.
Kraag wants to hold on but Grappler pushes him away.
Grappler controlling his opponent.
Grappler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Grappler lands a nice shot to the head.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grappler lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Kraag is rocked!
Grappler looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kraag covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gael Grappler!
Our winner, Gael Grappler, 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. |
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Event:
IXF XLIII
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Grappler rushes Path and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Path or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grappler.
Path throws a punch but it's blocked by Grappler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Path.
Path avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.#TD#
Grappler tightens his grip and picks Path up, before dumping him to the ground. Path manages to land in guard.
Path keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Path trying to strike off his back.
Path controls Grappler momentarily but Grappler frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path wants to sweep but no luck.
Grappler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Path wants to sweep but no luck.
Grappler won't allow Path to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Path working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grappler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grappler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grappler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grappler scoring with some ground and pound.
Grappler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grappler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grappler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grappler cracks Path with a solid left hand.
Grappler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Grappler content to stall in guard here.
Grappler 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.
Grappler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Path looking to control.
Grappler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappler stands up over Path, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Path has momentary wrist control but Grappler slips an elbow through the middle.
Grappler slips nicely into half guard.
Grappler is trying to control the action in half guard but Path is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grappler slips a nice elbow through Path's hands, connecting with Path's forehead.
Grappler trying to control from half guard but Path is working away.
Path is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappler scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Grappler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Grappler is working for a kimura but Path is defending it quite comfortably.
Grappler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Path with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grappler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grappler slips a nice elbow through Path's hands, connecting with Path's forehead.
Grappler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Path is looking for a sweep. Grappler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Path is looking to escape.
Path is looking to improve his position.
Grappler is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Grappler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Path with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Grappler.
Grappler is looking to take a break and control but Path is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Grappler.
Grappler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Path is not content to let Grappler control the position.
Grappler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grappler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gael Grappler dominated that round.
That's time! Grappler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Grappler clinches with his opponent.
Grappler 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.
Grappler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Path makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Grappler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Path clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Path is trying to remain composed but Grappler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Grappler lands a shot to the body.
Path is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Grappler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grappler lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Path hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler punches Path on the ear.
Grappler lands shots from the back.
Path rolls, trying to escape but Grappler keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Grappler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Path up.
Grappler has Path flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC#Path is rocked!
Grappler lands strikes from the back and Path isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gael Grappler!
During a confident post fight interview, Gael Grappler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
IXF XXXVII
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Grappler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siddik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Grappler moves into the clinch successfully.
Siddik avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grappler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Siddik effectively controlling the action here.
Grappler pushes off an throws an elbow but Siddik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grappler working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siddik.
Grappler goes for a takedown attempt but Siddik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Siddik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grappler's guard.
Siddik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Siddik wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.
Siddik 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.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Grappler.
Siddik cracks Grappler with a solid left hand.
Siddik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grappler looking for a sweep. Not yet Grappler, not yet.
Siddik stays in close to Grappler's body and controls the position.
Grappler wants to sweep here but Siddik controlling him for the moment.
Siddik sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Siddik from controlling successfully.
Grappler has control of Siddik's left arm, preventing Siddik from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Grappler rushes Siddik and presses him up against the cage.
Siddik goes for a takedown attempt but Grappler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Siddik tries for a takedown but Grappler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grappler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Siddik.#TD#
Siddik shoots in and bounces Grappler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Siddik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Siddik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up.
Grappler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Siddik has passed into side control.
Grappler wants to control but Siddik postures up.
Grappler is looking to regain half guard here but Siddik keeps moving and retains side control.
Siddik lands a nice forearm strike.
Grappler tries to bench press Siddik off him but Siddik keeps the position.
Grappler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siddik's best efforts.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Siddik is controlling well.
Grappler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Grappler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siddik.
Siddik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siddik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grappler is trying to maintain the position but Siddik is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
Siddik is nestled in close to Grappler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Siddik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grappler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grappler is trying to get back to full guard.
Grappler is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Grappler pushes Siddik up against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grappler is pressed up against the cage. Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grappler down to the mat. Grappler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grappler wants to clinch.
Siddik circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Grappler rushes Siddik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler'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.
Siddik dodges an elbow strike from Grappler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Siddik avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.
Siddik dodges an elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler lands an elbow just above Siddik 's eye. #T1#
Grappler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddik's elbow.
Siddik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grappler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grappler blocking some punches.
Siddik blocks an elbow strike.
Siddik lands a right hand.
Siddik wants to take the fight to the mat but Grappler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siddik has Grappler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grappler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Siddik has clasped his hands together around Grappler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Siddik working away.
Grappler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Siddik.
Grappler prevents Siddik from improving position.
Grappler is looking to regain half guard here but Siddik keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Grappler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Siddik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Siddik scoring with strikes but Grappler is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siddik breaks from Grappler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Siddik lands with some strikes.
Grappler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grappler is trying to maintain the position but Siddik is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler tries to roll over but Siddik keeps him under control.
Grappler trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Siddik manages to pass to mount!
Grappler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siddik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Grappler tries to lock up and control but Siddik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siddik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grappler can do to turn this around?
Siddik landing strikes from the mount.
Siddik prevents Grappler from getting the reversal.
Siddik breaks from Grappler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Siddik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Siddik unloading with bombs!#ROC#Grappler is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gael Grappler has been cut.
Siddik lands a big elbow - Grappler is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Grappler is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
Ebubekir Siddik 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. |
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Event:
IXF XXXI
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Grappler forces Punchy back against the cage and clinches.
Punchy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grappler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punchy misses with some punches.
Punchy avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.#TD#
Punchy pulls guard.
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Grappler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Grappler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punchy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappler. #SUB#
Punchy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Grappler frees his head nicely. Oh but Punchy has switched to an armbar! Grappler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Trent Punchy!
A very excited looking Trent Punchy 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:
IXF XXVIII
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Grappler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grappler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morgan's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Morgan tries a body shot but Grappler blocks it.
Morgan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Grappler controls the action.
#TD#
Grappler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Grappler lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grappler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grappler with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Grappler drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Grappler off! Grappler jumps back into Morgan's guard.
Grappler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grappler stands and throws Morgan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Grappler lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Morgan is rocked!
Morgan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.
Grappler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Morgan is still in real trouble! Can Grappler finish him?
Grappler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grappler in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Morgan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Grappler turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gael Grappler!
A relieved looking Gael Grappler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
IXF XXIII
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grappler throws an elbow but misses.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Grappler prevents a body shot from Ziskie.
Grappler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grappler lands a nice uppercut.
Grappler lands a damaging elbow.
Grappler tries to work over Ziskie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Grappler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Ziskie has his feet on Grappler's thighs here. He's pushed Grappler off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Grappler screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ziskie!
Our winner, Mike Ziskie, 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. |
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Event:
IXF XVIII
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Grappler clinches. #TD#
Grappler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee asks Grappler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grappler prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Grappler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grappler working the head with strikes.
Grappler takes a little break here. Harris wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler working the head with strikes.
Harris tries to escape but Grappler is in control.
Grappler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Grappler lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Grappler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grappler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Harris is rocked!
Grappler controls the position from side control.
Grappler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
Harris parries the strikes from Grappler easily there. Grappler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harris to escape.
#T2#
Grappler is chipping away with strikes.
Harris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grappler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Grappler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grappler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Grappler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Grappler grinds an elbow into Harris's temple.
Harris is still in real trouble! Can Grappler finish him?
Grappler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Harris's shoulder. That is not cool.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Grappler continues to stall.
Harris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Grappler is staying tight to Harris's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grappler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Grappler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Grappler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grappler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grappler.
Grappler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grappler is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gael Grappler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Grappler pushes Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler lands an elbow inside.
Grappler lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Adio Harris has been cut.
Grappler misses with an elbow over the top.
Grappler creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Harris! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Grappler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gael Grappler!
Our winner, Gael Grappler, 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. |
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Event:
IXF XIII
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Grappler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grappler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dew circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Dew counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dew throws a big elbow that misses.
Dew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grappler is adopting a defensive guard.
Dew working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grappler's head.
Dew knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grappler on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grappler is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grappler controls the pace.#T1#
Grappler preventing the sweep.
Grappler 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.
Dew 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.
Grappler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grappler controls the pace.
Grappler lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grappler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grappler is stalling in the full guard.
Grappler won't allow Dew to sweep him here.
Grappler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grappler won't allow Dew to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Grappler moves into the clinch.
Dew takes an elbow to the temple.
Dew blocks an elbow strike.
Dew avoids the elbow strike from Grappler, against the cage.
#T3#
Dew looking to stall.
Dew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grappler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dew looking to slow down the pace here.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dew drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dew has Grappler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grappler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grappler tries to score a body lock takedown but Dew shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Dew takes an elbow to the temple.
Grappler lands an elbow just above Dew 's eye.
Grappler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grappler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler lands an elbow inside.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gael Grappler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grappler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dew somewhat.
Grappler wants to counter with a clinch but Dew pushes him away.
Dew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Grappler rushes Dew and presses him up against the cage.
Grappler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grappler can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grappler tries a body shot but Dew blocks it.
#T1#
Grappler digs a right hand underneath Dew's ribcage. Dew let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grappler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gael Grappler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grappler taking a breather.
Grappler has Dew pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dew manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grappler lands a nice elbow.
Grappler misses with an elbow strike.
Dew stalling in the clinch but Grappler improves position.
Grappler lands an elbow inside that Dew shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Mathew Dew has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Grappler fails to land.
Grappler wants to take the fight to the mat but Dew manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mathew Dew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gael Grappler.#T2#
Grappler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dew is pressed up against the cage. Grappler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dew down to the mat. Dew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Grappler darts in and clinches Dew up against the cage.
Grappler misses with a body punch.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Grappler misses with a punch to the body.
Dew trying to stall but Grappler improves his position.
Grappler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dew takes an elbow to the temple.
Dew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grappler prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grappler. #T3#
Grappler throws a head punch that misses.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler misses with an elbow strike.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grappler misses with an elbow strike.
Grappler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grappler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grappler tries to close the distance and clinch but Dew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Grappler forces Dew back against the cage and clinches.
Grappler has Dew pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dew manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grappler working aggressively here.
Grappler lands a damaging elbow.
Grappler slows down the pace here.
Dew avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dew avoids the elbow strike from Grappler, against the cage.
Grappler lands an elbow just above Dew 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gael Grappler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathew Dew's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Grappler tries to clinch #TD#
and Dew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grappler won't be happy with that.
Dew throws an elbow but Grappler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Grappler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grappler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dew throwing shots but Grappler is blocking nicely.
Grappler gets back to full guard.
Grappler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dew's guard. #REVB#
Dew working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
Grappler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Grappler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dew 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.
Grappler wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappler postures up.
Grappler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dew's head.
Dew keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
Dew tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grappler looks to clinch #TD#
and Dew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grappler has control of Dew's left arm, preventing Dew from doing any damage.
Grappler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grappler has momentary wrist control but Dew slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Grappler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dew scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grappler trying to keep a closed guard but Dew is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Grappler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dew manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Grappler trying to control but Dew is working from the bottom.
Dew wants to sweep but no luck.
Grappler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dew on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dew tries to get out of the position.
Dew keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
Grappler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Grappler preventing the sweep.
Dew tries to strike from the bottom.
Grappler trying to control but Dew is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dew bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mathew Dew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grappler manages to get back to half guard.
Gael Grappler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dew throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grappler to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dew manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mathew Dew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grappler is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Dew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grappler 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gael Grappler!
A very excited looking Gael Grappler 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Grappler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poower, pushing him back against the cage.
Poower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grappler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Poower is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grappler can't fight it off and eventually Poower manages to take the fight to the floor. Grappler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Poower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grappler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poower is one step ahead there.
Grappler pulls Poower in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Grappler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grappler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grappler tries to get out of the position.
Poower trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grappler tries to clinch there but Poower circles away.
Poower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Poower pushes Grappler up against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grappler throws an elbow that misses.
Grappler goes for a takedown attempt but Poower pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poower.
Gael Grappler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Poower.
Grappler swings for the body but Poower moves out of range.
Poower slips a jab and a cross from Grappler.
#CL#
Grappler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grappler is trying to drag Poower to the mat but Poower just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Poower avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grappler prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3##TD2#
Poower gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Poower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grappler defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler is refusing to be controlled, as Poower sits in half guard.
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Poower has control of the leg.
Grappler trying to hold on to Poower's head to control him but Poower postures up.
Poower tries to stand but can't do so whilst Grappler controls his leg.
Grappler trying to hold on to Poower's head to control him but Poower postures up.
#T4#
Grappler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Poower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Poower looking to score a takedown here. Grappler is defending well but Poower drives through and ends up in Grappler's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grappler is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Grappler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poower throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Poower 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.
Poower controls Grappler momentarily but Grappler frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Poower will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grappler misses the shot to the body.
Poower shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grappler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Poower.
Poower fails with a takedown attempt.
Grappler is looking to counter punch.
Poower keeps the fight on the outside.
Grappler 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.#CL#
Grappler instigates a clinch.
Poower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grappler can't find room to land a body shot as Poower controls the action.
Poower is trying to force a seperation but Grappler has the dominant position.
Poower tries to pull guard but Grappler holds him up against the cage and eventually Poower drops back down to his feet.
Gael Grappler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Poower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler misses with an elbow over the top.
Grappler throws an elbow that misses.
Poower dodges an elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Poower up against the cage.#T1#
Poower is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grappler is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Grappler fails to land.
Grappler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grappler throws a punch but it's blocked by Poower.
Poower blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Poower gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Grappler trying to control from the bottom.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Poower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grappler moves into full guard.
Grappler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Poower wants to stand and escape but instead Grappler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Grappler is in close to Poower's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Grappler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grappler has managed to get both his arms back between Poower's legs - danger averted.
Grappler postures up in Poower's guard and throws a big left but Poower blocks it.
Poower looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grappler looking to sit in guard and control but Poower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poower wants to stand but Grappler is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Grappler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Poower has passed into half guard!
Poower seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Poower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.
Grappler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grappler moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Poower avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poower stays in close to Grappler's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poower trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gael Grappler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poower changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grappler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grappler throws a hook to the side of Poower's head but Poower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Poower closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poower lands in his opponent's guard.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Poower from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poower throws a strike but Grappler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Grappler stopping the sweep attempt from Poower.#T1#
Poower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Grappler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grappler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Poower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grappler stopping the sweep attempt from Poower.#SUB2#
Poower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grappler throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Poower has his foot on Grappler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grappler works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Poower avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grappler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poower trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Grappler managing to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Poower drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grappler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grappler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grappler! #REVR#
Will Poower has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poower struggling a bit here.
Poower is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Grappler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grappler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grappler lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Grappler working away.
Poower tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grappler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grappler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Poower some visible discomfort.
Poower is looking to reverse the position.
Grappler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Poower is trying to improve his position.
Grappler working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Poower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grappler landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gael Grappler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grappler 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gael Grappler!
After winning the bout, Gael Grappler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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