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Event: CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera     
Date:   Apr 27, 2024
#R1#
Gretel throws a looping overhand right but Laguera ducks down to avoid it.
Laguera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Laguera scores with a four punch combination!
Gretel throws a poor cross that misses
and Laguera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laguera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laguera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Laguera.
That kick from Laguera tenderised Gretel's leg. Gretel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laguera darts in trying to clinch
and Gretel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Laguera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Gretel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laguera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laguera duly obliges.
Laguera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laguera misses with a right hand
and Gretel counters with a right hand to the body.
Gretel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Gretel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laguera misses the jab.
Gretel works Laguera's body with a nice hook.
Gretel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
Gretel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gretel connects with a jab.
Laguera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gretel drops his hands momentarily and Laguera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gretel throws a body punch but Laguera moves out of range.
Laguera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gretel is fending him off so far but Laguera persists. Nope, Gretel circles away and we're back to standing.
Gretel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laguera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Gretel drops Laguera with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laguera looks back up at him and smiles so Gretel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Laguera is rocked!
Laguera moves out of range as Gretel strikes.
Laguera is still on wobbly legs! Can Gretel finish him?
Gretel misses with the combination. #T2#
Gretel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laguera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gretel scrambles back to his feet.
Laguera seems to have recovered his senses.
Laguera cracks Gretel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gretel misses with an uppercut. Laguera saw that one coming.
Laguera tries to move into range but Gretel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gretel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gretel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gretel throws a body kick that misses.
Gretel misses with an uppercut
and Laguera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laguera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Laguera.
Laguera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gretel's waist but Gretel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laguera off to one side.
Laguera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gretel as Laguera shoots in.
Gretel throws the left hand but Laguera avoids the punch easily.
Laguera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gretel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laguera is looking to clinch. #T3#
Laguera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gretel throws a body kick that misses
and Laguera counters with a leg kick.
Gretel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laguera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick from Laguera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laguera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laguera.
Gretel lands a head kick! #KD#
Gretel lands a big head kick that sends Laguera tumbling to the mat! Gretel takes a step backwards and waves Laguera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gretel cracks Laguera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laguera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alejandro Laguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gretel lands a right hand from hell, dropping Laguera. Gretel pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gretel!
Peter Gretel retains his bantamweight title!
Peter Gretel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CCC 16 : Gretel vs Case     
Date:   Mar 27, 2024
#R1#
Gretel scores with a punch to the head.
Gretel lands a right hook to the body.
Peter Gretel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Gretel finds it's way through Case's defenses.
A combination from Case does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gretel.
Gretel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Case slips a jab and a cross from Gretel.
Gretel jabs Case right on the nose. Case blinks but takes it well.
Gretel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Gretel lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Case takes a swing at Gretel's ribcage but misses.
Gretel lands with a straight right. Case didn't see that one coming.
Gretel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gretel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gretel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Case moves away from the strike by Gretel.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Gretel misses with an uppercut.
Gretel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Gretel.
Gretel connects with the punch.
Case tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
Case looks to land a right hand but Gretel moved out of range.
Gretel misses with a wild body shot.
Case blocks a head kick by Gretel.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gretel.
Case is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gretel with a body shot.
Gretel lands a jab to Case's midsection.
Gretel throws a series of strikes that have Case backpedaling.
Gretel throws a poor cross that misses
and Case counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Case avoids the body shot from Gretel.
Case now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gretel throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gretel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Case has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gretel cracks Case with an open hand slap.
Gretel throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case tries a head kick but it misses.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Gretel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Case walks into a left hand.
Gretel missing with a left hand there. Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Gretel.#T3#
Gretel looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Case looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Gretel.
Gretel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Case tries to bum rush Gretel with a series of wild strikes but Gretel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gretel wants to slow Case down by chopping away at his legs.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Gretel.
Gretel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gretel.
Gretel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Case under the eye.
Case avoids the body shot from Gretel.
Case lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
Case misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Case tries to bum rush Gretel with a series of wild strikes but Gretel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gretel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Case moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Gretel.
Gretel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Case.
Gretel misses with a left hand
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gretel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Case doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gretel misses with a body shot.
Gretel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Case defending well as Gretel loads up on a big left hand.
Case closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case throws a head kick but Gretel moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gretel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gretel throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Case throws a jab when Gretel was well out of range.
Case fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gretel manages to avoid it.
Case moves away from the strike by Gretel.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
A good leg kick by Gretel.
Gretel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Gretel.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Case connects with a solid leg kick.
Gretel swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Gretel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Case counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peter Gretel is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Gretel misses with a double jab
and Case counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Case might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gretel has got the better of the exchanges.
Gretel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Case is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gretel scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Case in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gretel looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Case.
Case has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gretel.
A little jabbing left from Case on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Gretel.
A jab from Gretel finds it's way through Case's defenses.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gretel.
Case avoids the body shot from Gretel. #T2#
Case slips under a jab.
Case slips under a jab.
Gretel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Case's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gretel looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Gretel avoids the head kick by Case.
Gretel throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Gretel swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Gretel digs a good hook to Case's body.
Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Case moves out of range of the leg kick from Gretel.
Case looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gretel scores with a shot to the body.
Case throws a hook but Gretel blocks it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Gretel misses the target.
Case throws a right hand that misses
and Gretel counters with a stiff right hand.
Case jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Gretel lands with a shot to the body.
Gretel connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gretel. That's going to slow Case down.
Case misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Gretel misses
and Case counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Case takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gretel misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Case staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Case. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
Gretel throws a shot to the body.
Gretel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gretel throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Gretel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Case scores with a push kick.
Case takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Case misses with a two punch combination.
Gretel dips to his left and cracks Case with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gretel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Gretel is looking to slow Case down with leg kicks.
A jab from Case misses.
Gretel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Case stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Gretel.
Case throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gretel lands a right hook to the body.
Gretel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case misses with a lunging right hand
and Gretel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Case's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gretel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gretel with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
A big left from Gretel misses.
Case appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Gretel misses the target.
Gretel misses with an uppercut.
Gretel misses with an uppercut
and Case counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gretel walks into a stiff left hand from Case.
Gretel misses with a series of wild punches.
Case scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gretel lands with a cross.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Case throws out a counter right but Gretel avoids it with no problem.
Gretel lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Gretel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Case is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gretel with a body shot.
Case misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gretel.
Gretel cracks Case with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Case takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gretel throws a poor cross that misses
and Case counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Case throws a head kick but Gretel moves out of range.
Gretel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Case can do to turn this around?
Gretel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A clash of legs there as Gretel blocks the low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gretel there.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Case throws a lazy right hand but Gretel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Case ducks under a wild hook from Gretel.
Case jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gretel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Case moves away.
Case let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Case takes a swing at Gretel's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Gretel misses
and Case counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Case throws a sloppy head kick and Gretel moves out of range easily.
Gretel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gretel misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Gretel.
Gretel jabs at Case's body.
Case will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Gretel throws an overhand right that lands on Case's shoulder, as Case tries to avoid the shot.
Gretel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Case momentarily.
Gretel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gretel connects with the punch.
Gretel thuds his right hand into Case's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gretel throws out a leg kick but Case moves out of range and Gretel only half commits.
Gretel looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Case replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gretel blocks it well.
Gretel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gretel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gretel clearly takes 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.#R4#
Gretel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Case! But no joy.
Case slips a straight right by Gretel.
Gretel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab, jab by Gretel - just one landing.
Gretel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gretel takes a swing at Case's ribcage but misses.
Gretel scores with a jab to the head.
Gretel thuds a left hand into Case's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case takes one on the button.
Gretel throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Gretel throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Gretel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Case moves away.#T1#
Gretel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gretel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Case fails to land with a series of punches.
Gretel misses with a straight left.
Case throws out a loose jab but Gretel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case blocks a head kick by Gretel.
Gretel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Case throws a nice outside leg kick.
Case pushes Gretel away with a front kick.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gretel.#T2#
Gretel throws a poor cross that misses
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Gretel clobbers Case with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel misses with a lunging right hand
and Case counters with a nice uppercut.
Gretel throws out a powerful jab.
Gretel connects with a body shot.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
Gretel misses with a body shot
and Gretel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Case misses with a head kick.
Case throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Gretel. That snapped Case's head back.
Case looks to land a left hand but Gretel moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Gretel throws a one two combo.
Gretel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Case misses with a series of wild punches.
Case displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gretel misses with a hook to the body
and Case counters with a one-two to the body.
Gretel delivers a nice body kick.
Gretel throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Case on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case throws a hook but Gretel avoids it easily.#T4#
Gretel swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Case on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Case misses with a hook to the body
and Gretel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Case avoids the body shot from Gretel.
Gretel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Case.
Gretel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Gretel. Beautiful body shot.
Gretel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Case counters with a right hand to the body.
Gretel staying out of range there.
Gretel looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Case throws out a counter right but Gretel avoids it with no problem.
Gretel misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Gretel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Case doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gretel had his way with Justin Case in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Case takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Case slips a straight right by Gretel.
Case avoids a kick to the body.
Gretel throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
Case only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gretel just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Gretel misses
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Case defending well as Gretel loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Case! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Case shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Case throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gretel misses with a straight left. #T1#
Gretel moves out of range of the strikes.
Gretel is looking to counter punch.
Case throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gretel loads up on a big right hand but Case slips the punch.
Case takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gretel swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Gretel cracks Case with an open hand slap.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gretel.
Gretel throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Case lands.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Case takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Case defending well as Gretel loads up on a big left hand.
Case shapes to counter with a head kick.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Gretel moves out of range as Case strikes.
Gretel cracks Case with an open hand slap.
Case takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gretel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Case gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peter Gretel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gretel misses with a low kick.
Case throws a hook but Gretel blocks it.
Gretel throws a body punch but Case moves out of range. #T3#
Gretel misses with a wild body shot.
Gretel lands a lovely overhand right.
Case throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gretel throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gretel misses the target.
Case doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body kick there by Gretel.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gretel. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case ducks right into an uppercut from Gretel.
Gretel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.
Gretel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Gretel.
A combination from Case does no damage. #T4#
Case throws the left hand but Gretel avoids the punch easily.
Gretel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gretel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gretel with a nice cross.
Gretel defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
Case misses with a wild combination.
Gretel is looking to counter punch.
Case takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Case takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gretel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Gretel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gretel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Gretel!

Peter Gretel retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Peter Gretel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter     
Date:   Mar 08, 2024
#R1#
Gretel needs to keep his hands up - Hatter had a free shot at his head there.
Hatter takes one on the button.
Gretel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gretel swings for the body but Hatter moves out of range.
Gretel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hatter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gretel throws a nice looking combination but Hatter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hatter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gretel lands a right hook to the body.
Hatter throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gretel counter with a right hand.
Gretel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatter.
Gretel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gretel lands with a hook. Hatter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gretel throws an overhand right that lands on Hatter's shoulder, as Hatter tries to avoid the shot.
Gretel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatter momentarily.
Gretel lands with a good body shot.
Gretel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gretel.
Peter Gretel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hatter misses with a shot to the body
and Gretel counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gretel.
Hatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatter throws a big shot that misses.
Gretel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hatter misses with a straight right.
Gretel throws a nice head kick!
Hatter misses with a straight right.
Gretel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hatter will feel that in the morning.
Gretel works the jab nicely.
Hatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatter throws an off balance right hand
and Hatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gretel connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Hatter is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatter throws an off balance right hand
and Gretel scores with a counter punch that sends Hatter to the canvas! Gretel smells blood - he's punishing Hatter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hatter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gretel!
Peter Gretel is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Peter Gretel 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.

 

Event: APEX Predators     
Date:   Nov 10, 2023
#R1#
Bloke throws the left hand but Gretel avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Gretel as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Bloke misses.
Gretel catches Bloke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bloke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gretel counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloke lands with a hook. Gretel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bloke misses with an uppercut. Gretel saw that one coming.
Bloke cracks Gretel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bloke misses with the combination.
Gretel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gretel throws a hook but Bloke avoids it easily.
Bloke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gretel moves away.
Nice body punch from Gretel.
Bloke misses with a body shot.
Bloke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gretel catches Bloke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Chilli Bloke has been cut.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Gretel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloke on the side of the head.
Bloke takes a swing at Gretel's ribcage but misses.
Bloke misses with a body shot
and Gretel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gretel misses with a left hand
and Bloke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gretel connects with a body shot that sends Bloke's belly button to the back.
Gretel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gretel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bloke counters with a left to the body.
Bloke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gretel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloke.
Gretel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gretel throws a body punch but Bloke moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gretel.
Gretel moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bloke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bloke is looking to wear down Gretel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Bloke throws a series of punches but Gretel avoids them all with ease.
Gretel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gretel misses with a looping left.
Bloke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Bloke.
Bloke is looking to counter punch.
Bloke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bloke misses with a straight left.
Bloke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gretel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Bloke there.
Gretel throws an overhand right that lands on Bloke's shoulder, as Bloke tries to avoid the shot.
Bloke swings for the body but Gretel moves out of range.
Gretel tries to move into range but Bloke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bloke scores with a sloppy right hand. Gretel should have avoided that one.
Bloke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gretel was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloke.#T3#
Bloke lands a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Gretel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bloke misses with a double jab
and Gretel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloke throws a nice looking combination but Gretel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bloke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bloke drops his hands momentarily and Gretel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gretel scores with the left hand. Bloke knows he should have avoided that one.
Bloke throws a body shot but no joy.
Gretel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloke.
Bloke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bloke misses with a right hand
and Gretel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Gretel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gretel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloke was well out of range. Poor timing from Gretel.
A little feinted left hand from Bloke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloke misses with a body shot
enabling Gretel to counter with a crisp jab.
Gretel throws a lazy head kick
and Bloke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Donk. Gretel catches Bloke right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Gretel.
A shot to the liver by Bloke. Beautiful body shot.
Bloke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gretel circles away quickly and effectively.
Gretel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gretel misses with a straight right.
Gretel throws a sloppy body shot
and Bloke counters with a nice uppercut.
Gretel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloke misses with a wild body shot.
Bloke throws a lazy right hand but Gretel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gretel dodges the punch combination from Bloke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bloke.
Gretel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloke.
Gretel tries to land a leg kick but Bloke saw it coming and moves away.
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 Chilli Bloke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chilli Bloke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gretel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bloke counters with a stiff right hand.
Gretel throws a body shot but no joy.
Gretel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloke throws out the jab.
Gretel throws an overhand right that lands on Bloke's shoulder, as Bloke tries to avoid the shot.
Bloke throws an overhand right that lands on Gretel's shoulder, as Gretel tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Gretel misses.
Gretel lands with a straight right. Bloke didn't see that one coming.
Bloke scores with a nice right hand.
Bloke scores with a punch to the head.
Bloke misses with a double jab.
Chilli Bloke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Bloke.
Gretel throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bloke works over Gretel's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bloke misses the shot to the body.
Gretel lands with a nice combination. Bloke backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Bloke misses with a combination
and Gretel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gretel lands a jab.
Bloke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gretel misses with the combination.
Bloke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gretel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gretel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bloke takes a swing at Gretel's ribcage but misses.
Bloke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloke misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Bloke just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Gretel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretel scores with a nice right hand.
Gretel loads up on a big right hand but Bloke slips the punch.
Bloke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gretel throws out the jab.
Gretel scores with a nice head shot.
Gretel throws out a loose jab but Bloke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloke. Gretel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloke missing with a left hand there. Gretel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Bloke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gretel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bloke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Gretel misses the target.
The fighters circling - Gretel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloke scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Gretel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloke tests Gretel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gretel throws a hook to the side of Bloke's head but Bloke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Bloke blocks the low kick.
Bloke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel misses with the combination.
Bloke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chilli Bloke is winning the standup battle so far.
Gretel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Bloke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gretel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloke manages to avoid it.
Gretel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gretel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bloke scores with a jab.
Bloke connects with a body shot.
Gretel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Gretel.
Bloke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloke throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
The fighters circling - Bloke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gretel.
Bloke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloke throws a big shot that misses.
Bloke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gretel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bloke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gretel.
Bloke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gretel.
Gretel looks to throw the jab but Bloke is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloke misses the target.
Gretel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gretel with a jab.
Bloke ducks under a wild hook from Gretel.
Bloke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gretel.
Bloke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chilli Bloke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chilli Bloke's cut.
That's time! Bloke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gretel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gretel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gretel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bloke on the side of the head.
Bloke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloke.
Bloke misses with a double jab
and Gretel counters with a straight right hand.
Gretel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Bloke is rocked!
Gretel lands a nice hook to Bloke's body. Bloke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gretel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bloke counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloke throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gretel to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Bloke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bloke walks into a left hand.
Gretel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gretel throws a leg kick
and Gretel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bloke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gretel throws a solid leg kick but Bloke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gretel.
Gretel misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloke misses the target.
Bloke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gretel scoring well with a low kick there.
Gretel is pawing at Bloke, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Bloke's nose. Bloke is badly hurt! Gretel pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Bloke tries desperately to hold on but Gretel is relentless in his assault! As Bloke receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Gretel away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gretel!
Peter Gretel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Barbosa vs Lee     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023
#R1#
Sokol lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD2#
Sokol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sokol throws a big right hand that misses.
Gretel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gretel, not yet.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gretel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sokol looking to pass the guard.
Gretel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
Gretel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Sokol is looking to work some ground and pound but Gretel has wrist control.
Sokol advances to half guard.
Gretel has hold of Sokol's hands but Sokol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sokol wants to control but Gretel is keeping him busy.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gretel's head.
Gretel trying to control from the bottom.
Sokol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gretel's coaches at Bronk´s GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sokol working Gretel over with strikes.
Sokol throwing shots but Gretel is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sokol lands a nice short elbow.
Sokol winds up and cracks Gretel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gretel is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gretel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Sokol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokol trying to control the action but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Sokol winds up and cracks Gretel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gretel tries to roll over but Sokol keeps him under control.
Sokol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sokol working the head and body with strikes.
Sokol working over Gretel with some ground and pound. Gretel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Gretel has hold of Sokol's hands but Sokol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sokol throwing shots but Gretel is blocking nicely.
Sokol wants to pass to mount but Gretel is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sokol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gretel sees it coming and defends easily.
Gretel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol is stalling here. Gretel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sokol seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gretel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sokol gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Gretel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gretel controlling the action here.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sokol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sokol wants to sweep here but Gretel controlling him for the moment.
Gretel is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
Gretel 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol dominated that round.
That's time! Gretel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Gretel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gretel looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Gretel lands a really nice looking cross but Sokol seems unphased.
Sokol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gretel's head.
Gretel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gretel has time to react.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gretel.
Sokol let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sokol blocks the body kick.
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gretels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokol throws a right and a left that Gretel avoids nicely.
Sokol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gretel misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Sokol blocks the low kick.
Sokol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol connects with a jab.
Gretel lands with a hook. Sokol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gretel misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sokol with a poor takedown
and Gretel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gretel.
Gretel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokol's corner calls for a 1-2. Sokol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gretel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gretel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gretel throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokol goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gretel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokol lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel keeps Sokol at a distance using the push kick.
Sokol sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sokol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gretel lands with a good body shot.
Gretel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol lands with a nice body punch.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
Gretel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sokol just manages to avoid it.
Sokol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gretel moves away.
Gretel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Sokol slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sokol.
The crowd cheers as Sokol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gretel doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Gretel misses.
Sokol swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Gretel.
Sokol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gretel scoring well with a low kick there.
Sokol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gretel throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol defending well as Gretel loads up on a big left hand.
Gretel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for Gretel.#T3#
Nice cross by Sokol.
Sokol swinging wildly here.
Gretel throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Gretel looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gretel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
Gretel throwing a counter right hand but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokol misses with an uppercut.
Sokol checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sokol misses the body punch
and Gretel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gretel lands a leg kick that knocks Sokol off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Gretel.#T4#
A big left from Gretel misses.
Sokol steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sokol with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Sokol.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Gretel moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Gretel. That snapped Sokol's head back.
Gretel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gretel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gretel misses with a straight left.
Sokol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jan Sokol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Gretel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sokol blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Sokol lands.
Gretel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sokol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gretel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sokol drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gretel trying to control the position here.
Sokol trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Gretel wants to sweep here but Sokol controlling him for the moment.
Gretel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokol trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol scoring with some ground and pound.
Sokol is in close to Gretel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sokol postures up in Gretel's guard and throws a big left but Gretel blocks it.
Gretel controls Sokol momentarily but Sokol frees himself. #T1#
Gretel wants to sweep here but Sokol controlling him for the moment.
Sokol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sokol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Gretel is retaining full guard.
Gretel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gretel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Gretel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peter Gretel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Sokol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gretel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gretel wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gretel lands a nice hook to Sokol's body. Sokol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sokol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gretel slips under a jab.#T3#
Gretel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokol throws a hook but Gretel blocks it.
Gretel lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokol lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Sokol changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gretel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sokol tries to score with some ground and pound. Gretel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sokol working the body and head with strikes.
Gretel can't do much from the bottom here.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gretel keeps working.
Gretel parries the strikes from Sokol easily there. Sokol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gretel to escape.
Jan Sokol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokol throws an elbow but Gretel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gretel tries to buck Sokol off but Sokol is having none of it.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sokol controlling the position from side mount.
Gretel is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sokol is staying tight to Gretel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sokol avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gretel.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!

A very excited looking Jan Sokol 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.

 

Event: RISE 195: Popara vs Souza     
Date:   Sep 09, 2023
#R1#
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco misses with a left hand
and Gretel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gretel misses with a lunging right hand
and Franco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gretel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franco throws out a loose jab but Gretel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gretel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Franco avoids the body shot from Gretel.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Gretel.
Gretel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gretel misses with a jab to the body
and Franco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gretel throws a leg kick which misses Franco's front leg but catches the back leg as Franco tries to avoid it.
Gretel checks a low kick from Franco.#T1#
Gretel throws a body shot but no joy.
Gretel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franco at a distance.
Franco throws a sloppy body shot
and Gretel counters with a straight right hand.
Gretel is looking to land body kicks.
Gretel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Franco misses with a kick to the body.
Franco moves out of range of the body kick from Gretel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franco! But no joy.
Gretel throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Franco misses with a lunging right hand
and Gretel counters with a nice uppercut.
Franco scores with a nice right hand.
Gretel ducks right into an uppercut from Franco.
Gretel misses with a body kick.
Franco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gretel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gretel misses with a straight right. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Gretel.
Franco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Franco lands a nice looking body shot.
Gretel avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Gretel.
Franco moves out of range of the body kick.
Franco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gretel under the eye.
Gretel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Gretel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gretel cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.#T3#
Franco lands a lovely overhand right.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Franco misses.
Gretel throwing a counter right hand but Franco manages to avoid it.
Gretel just misses with a punch to the body.
Franco throws a sloppy body shot
and Gretel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franco throws a body kick that misses.
Gretel throws a leg kick
and Franco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Gretel is rocked!
Gretel looks up at the clock. Bad move! Franco lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gretel. Franco pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Franco!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Franco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Smif misses.
Gretel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gretel throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gretel is out of range.
Smif throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smif looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gretel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gretel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smif throws a sloppy head kick
and Gretel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smif scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smif misses with a right hand
and Gretel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Smif finds it's target.
Smif throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gretel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gretel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
A low kick lands for Smif.
Gretel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Gretel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smif thinking.
Smif throws a leg kick but Gretel checks it. #T1#
Smif walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gretel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smif lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gretel's sensitive parts.
Gretel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smif.
Smif with a nice calf kick.
Gretel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Smif misses with a looping left.
Smif misses with a hook. Gretel ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Smif.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smif.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif tries to land a body kick
and Gretel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gretel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif connects with a right hand. Gretel shakes it off.
Gretel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif throws a series of punches but Gretel avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smif looks to land a right hand but Gretel moved out of range.
Gretel looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smif slips a straight right by Gretel.
Smif looks to land a body kick but Gretel moved away.
Gretel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Gretel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gretel throwing a counter right hand but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gretel looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif scores with the left hand. Gretel knows he should have avoided that one.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected.
Gretel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gretel. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Smif misses.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gretel throws out the jab.
Gretel misses with a looping right.
Smif flicks out a counter leg kick but Gretel steps away.
Smif connects with a leg kick.
Gretel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gretel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gretel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gretel.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smif looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gretel manages to avoid it.
Smif scores with a body shot.
Gretel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Gretel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gretel throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif's corner calls for a 1-2. Smif obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gretel.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gretel throwing a counter right hand but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gretel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif feints and then cracks Gretel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gretel down.
Smif throws a lazy uppercut
and Gretel counters with a nice body shot.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gretel is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smif tries to score with a low kick but Gretel moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that round.
That's time! Gretel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crunch! Smif slams his shin into Gretel's torso.
Smif misses with a body punch
and Gretel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smif lands a jab to the head.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gretel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gretel throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Gretel throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
Gretel misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Smif. Those never looked like landing.
Jumba Smif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smif throws a series of punches but Gretel avoids them all with ease.
Gretel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Gretel.
Smif connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Smif, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif scores with a decent looking hook.
Smif throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Smif missing with a left hand there. Gretel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Gretel misses the target.
Jab by Smif.
Gretel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gretel blocks a head kick by Smif.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gretel.
Gretel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smif.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif misses with a looping left.
Smif throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gretel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Gretel 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.
Gretel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smif misses with an uppercut
and Gretel counters with a right hand to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Gretel blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Gretel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Smif connects with a jab.#T2#
Gretel lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gretel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smif.
Gretel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif lands a glancing blow to the side of Gretel's head.
Smif scores with a sloppy right hand. Gretel should have avoided that one.
Smif walks into a jab.
A jab from Gretel misses.
Gretel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Gretel misses.
Gretel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smif closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smif wants to land a leg kick but Gretel is out of range.
Smif throws a right hand that misses
and Gretel counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Smif throws a head kick that misses
and Gretel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gretel if he has to take too many more of those.
Gretel punishes Smif's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Smif lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Gretel.
Jab from Gretel.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif wants to slow Gretel down by chopping away at his legs.
Smif dips to his left and cracks Gretel with an uppercut!
Gretel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gretel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gretel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smif. Smif obviously looking to wear him down.
Smif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Smif.
Smif moves away from the strike by Gretel. #T4#
Gretel moves out of range of the body kick from Smif.
Gretel throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Smif scores with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Smif as he connects with a hook.
Gretel throws a big shot that misses.
Smif throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gretel's head.
Gretel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smif misses with a hook. Gretel ducked under it nicely.
Gretel ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Gretel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smif misses with a right hand
and Gretel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smif is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif throws a head kick that misses
and Gretel counters with a right hand to the body.
Smif takes one to the side of the head.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gretel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smif blocks a low kick nicely.
Smif will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smif throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body kick there by Smif.
Smif throws a leg kick which misses Gretel's front leg but catches the back leg as Gretel tries to avoid it.
Gretel loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Gretel moves out of range of the leg kick from Smif.
Smif staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smif lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smif connects with a solid leg kick.
Gretel looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smif misses with a low kick as Gretel jumps back.
Gretel blocks a head kick by Smif.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smif swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gretel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gretel cracks Smif with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gretel punishes Smif's body with a nice straight punch.
Gretel throws a lazy right hand but Smif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smif throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gretel's head.
A slow jab from Gretel misses its intended target.
Smif lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gretel's sensitive parts.
Smif staying out of range there.
Gretel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gretel.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif cracks a nice hook into Gretel's ribs.
Peter Gretel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gretel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
The fighters circling - Gretel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Smif is predictable there
and Gretel counters with a stiff right hand.
Smif with a nice cross.
Smif lunges at Gretel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gretel's hand.
Smif defending well as Gretel loads up on a big left hand.
Smif tries to score with a low kick but Gretel moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Smif.
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gretel.
Smif buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smif tests Gretel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smif scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Gretel walks into a jab.
Smif works the jab nicely.
Gretel needs to keep his hands up - Smif had a free shot at his head there.
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smif moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gretel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crunch! Smif slams his shin into Gretel's torso.
Smif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smif lands a body shot.
Smif takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gretel throws a shot to the body.
Gretel checks the leg kick.
Gretel misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif misses with a shot to the body
and Gretel counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gretel.#T4#
Smif works over Gretel's head and body with a nice combination.
Smif fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gretel is out of range.
Gretel is looking to counter punch.
Smif throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smif.
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Smif buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gretel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gretel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gretel takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gretel.
Gretel defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Gretel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gretel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smif lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumba Smif!

Our winner, Jumba Smif, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: RISE 185     
Date:   Jul 08, 2023
#R1#
Gretel slips a jab from Heart.
Gretel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heart.
Gretel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Heart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gretel throws a sloppy head kick and Heart moves out of range easily.
Gretel misses with an uppercut.
Heart throws an overhand right that lands on Gretel's shoulder, as Gretel tries to avoid the shot.
Heart tests Gretel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heart misses with a straight left.
Gretel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gretel ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
Heart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gretel throws out the jab.
Gretel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heart.
Heart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel looks to throw the jab but Heart is out of range.
Heart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gretel circles away quickly and effectively.
Heart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Black Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Gretel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gretel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heart.
Heart misses with an uppercut.
Gretel slips under a jab from Heart.
A nice combination there by Gretel. #CUT#It looks like Black Heart has been cut.
Heart misses with a low kick.
Gretel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gretel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heart tries a head kick but it misses.
Heart takes a swing at Gretel's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gretel.
Gretel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heart just manages to avoid it.
Gretel moves out of range of the strikes.
Heart missing with a left hand there. Gretel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heart misses with a shot to the body
and Gretel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heart thinking.
Heart takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gretel misses with an uppercut
letting Heart counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heart. Gretel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gretel lands a nice looking body shot.
Gretel blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Heart misses the target.
Gretel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gretel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heart at a distance.
Heart throws a looping overhand right but Gretel ducks down to avoid it.
Heart lands a jab to the nose.
Gretel avoids the head kick by Heart.
Gretel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heart misses with a looping right.
Heart misses with an uppercut
and Gretel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Heart misses its intended target. #T3#
Heart scores with a nice strike.
Gretel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gretel lands a jab to the head.
Gretel throws a nice looking combination but Heart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Gretel.
Gretel lands with a shot to the body.
Gretel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heart.
Gretel moves out of range as Heart strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Gretel there.
Gretel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heart.
Gretel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heart does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gretel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gretel.
It looked like Gretel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heart.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gretel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heart.
Heart looks to land a left hand but Gretel moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Heart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heart looks to land a left hand but Gretel moved out of range nicely.
Gretel misses with a double jab
and Heart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heart misses with a hook. Gretel ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gretel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heart throws the left hand but Gretel avoids the punch easily.
Heart scores with a sloppy right hand. Gretel should have avoided that one.
Heart misses with a straight right.
Heart takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Heart needs to keep his hands up - Gretel had a free shot at his head there.
Heart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gretel doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gretel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heart throws a lazy uppercut
and Gretel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gretel just misses with a punch to the body.
Heart lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Black Heart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Black Heart'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#
Heart staying out of range there.
Heart misses the jab.
Gretel staying out of range there.
Heart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gretel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A bone on bone clash there as Gretel blocks the leg kick.
Gretel lands with a shot to the body.
Heart misses with a hook. Gretel ducked under it nicely.
Gretel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Gretel catches Heart right on the button with a cross.
Gretel scores with a jab to the body.
Heart looks to land a right hand but Gretel moved out of range.
Heart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gretel scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
Heart jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Heart.
Gretel slips a straight right by Heart.
Good standup being displayed there by Heart as he connects with a hook.
Gretel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heart throws an overhand right that lands on Gretel's shoulder, as Gretel tries to avoid the shot.
Heart throws a lazy right hand but Gretel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heart avoids the head kick by Gretel.
Jab from Gretel.
Gretel cracks Heart with a good jab.
Heart throws a head kick but Gretel moves out of range.
Gretel scores with the left hand. Heart knows he should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Gretel.
Gretel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heart misses with a left hand
letting Gretel counter with a right hand.
Heart thuds his right hand into Gretel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Heart misses the jab.
Heart throws a combination that misses
and Gretel counters with a nice uppercut.
Heart throws a jab but it's blocked by Gretel.
Gretel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gretel misses with a straight left.
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gretel was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Heart dips to his left and cracks Gretel with an uppercut!
Gretel throws the left hand but Heart avoids the punch easily.
Heart connects with a high kick.
Heart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Gretel throws a sloppy head kick
and Heart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heart walks into a straight right hand from Gretel.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gretel.
Gretel blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Gretel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gretel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heart was well out of range. Poor timing from Gretel.
Heart throws out a counter right but Gretel avoids it with no problem.
Gretel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gretel punishes Heart's body with a nice straight punch.
Gretel throws a shot from downtown. Heart moves away and avoids it.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heart on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heart throws a nice head kick!
Gretel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Gretel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gretel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gretel throws out the jab.
Heart throws an overhand right that lands on Gretel's shoulder, as Gretel tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Gretel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gretel cracks Heart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Gretel. #T4#
Gretel ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
Peter Gretel is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Gretel.
Heart defending well as Gretel loads up on a big left hand.
Gretel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heart fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Gretel misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Gretel.
Gretel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heart takes a swing at Gretel's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gretel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gretel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gretel lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heart throws a shot from downtown. Gretel moves away and avoids it.
Gretel cracks Heart with a good jab.
Heart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Gretel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gretel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Black Heart's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gretel lands a body shot.
Heart looks to land a left hand but Gretel moved out of range nicely.
Heart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gretel looks for the body kick but Heart saw that one coming.
Heart appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gretel throws a body punch but Heart moves out of range.
Heart misses with a wild body shot.
Gretel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gretel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gretel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heart moves away.
Heart throws a lazy uppercut
and Gretel counters with a nice uppercut.
Heart ducks under a wild hook from Gretel.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Heart might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gretel has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel avoids the head kick by Heart.
Heart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Gretel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Gretel - just one landing.
Heart misses with a right hand
and Gretel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Gretel takes a swing at Heart's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Gretel finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Gretel. Those never looked like landing.
Gretel looks to score with a jab to the body but Heart is just out of range.
Gretel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Gretel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heart can do to turn this around?
Gretel scores with a leg kick.
Heart walks into a left hand.
Gretel misses with an uppercut.
Heart throws a jab but it's blocked by Gretel.
Gretel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gretel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gretel scores with a jab to the body.
Gretel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Gretel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gretel.
A jab from Gretel misses.
Heart misses with a looping left.
Gretel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heart throws a jab when Gretel was well out of range.
Gretel lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Gretel. That snapped Heart's head back.
Gretel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Gretel.
Heart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gretel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gretel staying out of range there.#T3#
Gretel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heart circles away quickly and effectively.
Heart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gretel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart throws the left hand but Gretel avoids the punch easily.
Gretel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heart staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Gretel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heart throws a shot from downtown. Gretel moves away and avoids it.
Heart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gretel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Heart misses with a straight left.
Heart throws a jab when Gretel was well out of range.
Heart misses with a straight left. #T4#
Gretel moves out of range as Heart strikes.
Heart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gretel slips a straight right by Heart.
Heart connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gretel slips a jab and a cross from Heart.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gretel moves away.
Heart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
Heart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gretel throws out the jab.
Heart shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slow jab from Heart misses its intended target.
Gretel lands a head shot.
Heart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gretel moves out of range as Heart strikes.
Heart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Heart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gretel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Gretel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gretel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Gretel!

During a confident post fight interview, Peter Gretel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 179     
Date:   Jun 17, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Rocket shoots in and gets a takedown into Gretel's guard.

Gretel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rocket staying out of range there.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Gretel is just out of range.
Gretel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocket throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocket has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocket misses the target.
Gretel slips a jab from Rocket.
Gretel avoids the body shot from Rocket.
Gretel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gretel.
Rocket changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rocket cracks Gretel with a good jab.
Rocket misses with an uppercut. Gretel saw that one coming.
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Gretel connects with a right hand. Rocket shakes it off.
Gretel misses with a hook.
Rocket lunges at Gretel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gretel's hand.
Rocket takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gretel loads up on a big right hand but Rocket slips the punch.
Rocket throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Rocket catches Gretel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocket misses with a few strikes there.
Rocket throws an overhand right that lands on Gretel's shoulder, as Gretel tries to avoid the shot.
Rocket slips under a jab.
Gretel wants to clinch up but Rocket keeps it at a distance.
Gretel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gretel cracks Rocket with a good jab.#TD2#
Rocket scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rocket trying to pass the guard but Gretel defending well.
Gretel wants to improve his position but Rocket is controlling well.
Rocket trying to control from half guard but Gretel is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Rocket is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gretel is not content to let Rocket control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gretel tries to get to full guard but Rocket has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gretel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rocket stays in close to Gretel's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rocket drops back looking for a leg! Gretel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gretel manages to kick Rocket off! Rocket jumps back into Gretel's guard. #T3#
Rocket slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Gretel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gretel keeping full guard, as Rocket tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pocket Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gretel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocket.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Gretel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocket.
Rocket walks into a stiff left hand from Gretel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocket, as that shot connected. #T4#
Rocket misses with a hook
and Gretel counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gretel throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Rocket to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocket lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rocket.
Rocket slips a jab from Gretel.
Rocket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gretel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.
Rocket lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gretel at a distance.
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocket.
Rocket takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Rocket is rocked!
Rocket throws a body punch but Gretel moves out of range.
Rocket is still on wobbly legs! Can Gretel finish him?
Rocket fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gretel avoids it really well and circles away.
Gretel lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocket's head.
Gretel misses with a wild body shot.
Rocket fails to land the takedown.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pocket Rocket.
Whack! Gretel lands a heavy head kick that drops Rocket. The ref tackles Gretel to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rocket was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Peter Gretel!
After winning the bout, Peter Gretel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ENIGMA 149     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
Beckwith loads up on a big right hand but Gretel slips the punch.
Beckwith scores with a hook to the body. Gretel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gretel lands an overhand right.
Beckwith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gretel manages to avoid it.#TD#
Beckwith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gretel!
Gretel prevents Beckwith from moving into mount.
Beckwith trying to control the action but Gretel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gretel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gretel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Beckwith slows the pace down.
Gretel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gretel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#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.
Gretel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Gretel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beckwith trying to control the action but Gretel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gretel reaches up around Beckwith's neck trying to control. But Beckwith takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Gretel! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Gretel is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Beckwith celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rudy Beckwith!
Rudy Beckwith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: ENIGMA 144     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
Barella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gretel circles away quickly and effectively.
Gretel scores with a hook to the body. Barella takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barella works over Gretel's head and body with a nice combination.
Barella takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
Peter Gretel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gretel.
Barella takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gretel misses the body punch
and Barella counters with a left and a right that stings Gretel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretel throws a hook to the side of Barella's head but Barella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barella.
Gretel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barella.
Gretel is looking to wear down Barella with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Gretel lands with a nice combination. Barella backs away looking to recover.
Gretel lands with an overhand left.
Gretel misses with a double jab.
Barella is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Gretel has Barella up against the cage in a clinch.
Gretel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gretel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barella tries to pull guard but Gretel holds him up against the cage and eventually Barella drops back down to his feet.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gretel just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##BC#
Gretel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gretel swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Barella moves away from the strike by Gretel.
Gretel lands with a shot to the body.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gretel scores with a hook to the body. Barella takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gretel throws an overhand right that lands on Barella's shoulder, as Barella tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Gretel closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gretel.
A right handed body shot lands from Gretel.
Barella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gretel smiles and moves away. #CL#
Gretel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barella, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Gretel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gretel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gretel lands a shot to the body.
Gretel lands a body shot.
Barella tries to pull guard but Gretel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gretel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gretel.
Barella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gretel walks away with a smile on his face. Barella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barella takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barella defending well as Gretel loads up on a big left hand.
Gretel throws a jab but it's blocked by Barella.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Gretel with a nice cross.#CL#
Gretel clinches. #BC#
Gretel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gretel lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gretel throws out a loose jab but Barella uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barella.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barella.
Gretel lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Barella is rocked!
Gretel swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Barella lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barella is still on wobbly legs! Can Gretel finish him?
Gretel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barella slips a jab from Gretel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gretel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gretel cracks Barella on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Barella falls backwards against the cage. Gretel follows up with more strikes that drop Barella to his knees. Gretel keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Barella! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gretel!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Gretel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ENIGMA 137     
Date:   Nov 27, 2022
#R1#
Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gretel.
Santana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Gretel throws a big shot that misses.
Gretel lands an overhand right.
Santana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santana misses with a wild combination.
Gretel connects with a nice looking jab.
Santana tries to clinch
and Gretel counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Santana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gretel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gretel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Gretel.
Gretel cracks Santana with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santana. #BC#
Gretel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santana misses with a double jab.
Gretel avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Gretel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Gretel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santana tries for a takedown but Gretel manages to get underhooks.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erica Santana.
Santana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gretel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gretel.
Santana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gretel is defending well.
Santana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gretel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santana tries to score a body lock takedown but Gretel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gretel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santana looks winded!
Gretel works on Santana's body with a couple of short punches.
Gretel gets underhooks to prevent Santana's takedown attempt.
Gretel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gretel.
Gretel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gretel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gretel works on Santana's body with a couple of short punches.
Gretel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gretel lands a left hand.
Gretel scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santana goes for a takedown attempt but Gretel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gretel misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gretel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gretel lands with an uppercut that bounces Santana off the cage and back into range.
Gretel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.#CL#
Gretel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.
Santana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gretel pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gretel catches Santana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gretel's corner calls for a 1-2. Gretel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santana fails to land with a series of punches.
Santana misses with a series of wild punches.
Gretel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santana at a distance. #CL#
Gretel moves into the clinch.
Gretel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Santana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gretel pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Santana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santana wants to take the fight to the mat but Gretel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santana looking for a takedown.
Gretel pushes Santana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gretel lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Gretel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gretel lands with a cross.
Santana shoots in looking for a takedown. Gretel tries to sprawl out of it but Santana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gretel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gretel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santana in his tracks.
Santana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gretel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gretel misses the target.
Santana ducks right into an uppercut from Gretel. #ROC#Santana is rocked!
Santana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gretel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Santana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gretel as he avoids it easily.
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Santana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gretel lands a head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gretel.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Gretel finish him?
Santana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gretel is fending him off so far but Santana persists. Nope, Gretel circles away and we're back to standing.
Santana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gretel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santana somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gretel. Santana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santana seems to have recovered his senses.
Gretel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erica Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Santana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gretel is trying to defend but Santana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gretel is controlling Santana's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gretel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santana throws a series of punches but Gretel moves out of range.
Santana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santana moves forwards but Gretel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Gretel shows good takedown defense.
Gretel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santana under the eye.
Gretel just misses with a punch to the body.
Santana darts in looking for a takedown but Gretel gets double underhooks and turns Santana into the cage.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Gretel gets a clinch.
Gretel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erica Santana.
A short uppercut from Gretel.
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Gretel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Santana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gretel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santana is in Gretel's guard.

Gretel pushes Santana off and scrambles back to his feet.
Peter Gretel is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Gretel clobbers Santana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gretel scores with a jab.
Gretel throws a body punch but Santana moves out of range.
Santana tries to clinch but Gretel is having none of it.
Santana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Santana throws a series of punches but Gretel avoids them all with ease.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Santana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gretel circles away.
Santana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gretel counters with a stiff right hand.
Santana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gretel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santana somewhat.
Nice body punch from Gretel.
Santana misses with a two punch combination.
Gretel dodges the punch combination from Santana.
Santana wants to clinch up but Gretel keeps it at a distance.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Good exchange - Gretel coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Gretel finds it's way through Santana's defenses.
Erica Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Santana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gretel loads up on a big right hand but Santana slips the punch.
Gretel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santana swinging wildly here.
Gretel tests Santana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santana throws a series of punches but Gretel avoids them all with ease.
Gretel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santana.
Gretel throws an overhand right that drops Santana like a sack of potatoes! Gretel dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gretel!
Peter Gretel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: KOP PEAK     
Date:   Oct 07, 2022
#R1#
A big right from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio digs a good hook to Gretel's body.
Good exchange - Bonifacio coming out on top.
Bonifacio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bonifacio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Bonifacio.
Bonifacio throws an overhand right that lands on Gretel's shoulder, as Gretel tries to avoid the shot.
Gretel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio loads up on a big right hand but Gretel slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Bonifacio.
Bonifacio looks to throw the jab but Gretel is out of range.
Gretel misses with a straight right.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Gretel blocks it.
Gretel with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gretel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonifacio throws a jab when Gretel was well out of range.
Bonifacio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio. Gretel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gretel loads up on a big right hand but Bonifacio slips the punch.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Gretel blocks it.#T1#
A big left from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gretel dodges the punch combination from Bonifacio.
Nice defenses there by Gretel.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Gretel moves out of range.
Bonifacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gretel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
Gretel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonifacio digs a good body shot into Gretel's ribs.
Bonifacio moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonifacio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gretel.
Donk. Gretel catches Bonifacio right on the button with a cross.
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonifacio.
Bonifacio scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Bonifacio looks to land a right hand but Gretel moved out of range.
Gretel lands with a shot to the body.
Bonifacio misses with the combination.
Bonifacio throws a shot from downtown. Gretel moves away and avoids it.
Gretel lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonifacio off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Bonifacio misses.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gretel misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Bonifacio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gretel jabs Bonifacio right on the nose. Bonifacio blinks but takes it well.
Bonifacio cracks Gretel with an open hand slap.
Gretel just misses with a punch to the body.
Gretel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a straight left.
Gretel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gretel moves out of range as Bonifacio strikes.
Bonifacio throws a jab but it's blocked by Gretel.
Bonifacio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gretel throwing a counter right hand but Bonifacio manages to avoid it.
Gretel lands a lovely overhand right.
Andres Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gretel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gretel.#T3#
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut.
Gretel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonifacio lands a jab to Gretel's midsection.
Gretel slips a jab from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gretel.
Gretel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonifacio throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Gretel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonifacio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gretel.
Gretel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonifacio.
Gretel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gretel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Andres Bonifacio has been cut.
Bonifacio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gretel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gretel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonifacio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Gretel.
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonifacio.
Gretel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the side of Gretel's head but Gretel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Gretel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bonifacio misses with a looping right.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Gretel blocks it.
Bonifacio misses with a looping left.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Gretel moves out of range.
A jab from Gretel misses.
Bonifacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gretel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gretel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonifacio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gretel under the eye.
Gretel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bonifacio misses with a left hand
and Gretel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Bonifacio is rocked!
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut. Gretel saw that one coming.
Bonifacio is still on wobbly legs! Can Gretel finish him?
Gretel pounces like a tiger and cracks Bonifacio with a vicious hook! Bonifacio is down but not out! Gretel follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Gretel!
An out of breath Peter Gretel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KOP EXPO     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Gretel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bashir's half guard.
Gretel prevents Bashir from improving his position.
Bashir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bashir tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Bashir actively working from the bottom here.
Bashir is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bashir throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bashir regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gretel.
Bashir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gretel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gretel has his foot on Bashir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bashir works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gretel pulls Bashir in close to prevent any damage.
Bashir scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gretel is looking for a triangle but Bashir pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Bashir forces his way into half guard.
Gretel wants to control but Bashir is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gretel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bashir passes into side control!
Bashir tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gretel's legs.
Bashir in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gretel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Bashir's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gretel is trying to get back to half guard.
Gretel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gretel on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Bashir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gretel has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bashir in side control, throwing shots but Gretel defends.
Gretel can't do much from the bottom here.
Bashir trying to control the action but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Gretel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gretel regains half guard.#T3#
Bashir is looking to take a break and control but Gretel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bashir lands with a punch from half guard.
Gretel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gretel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bashir is working for a submission of some sort.
Bashir is keen to just control but Gretel is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bashir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gretel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gretel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gretel tries to get to full guard but Bashir has control of the leg.
Gretel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bashir is working away from the top position though.
Bashir passes to side control.
Gretel sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gretel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bashir cracks Gretel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bashir throws an off balance right hand
and Gretel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Bashir.
Gretel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gretel throws a combination. Bashir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gretel fails to land with a series of punches.
Bashir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gretel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bashir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bashir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gretel.
Bashir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gretel is fending him off so far but Bashir persists. Nope, Gretel circles away and we're back to standing.
Gretel throws out a counter right but Bashir avoids it with no problem.
Gretel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bashir eats them both and turns towards Gretel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bashir darts in and clinches Gretel up against the cage.
Bashir misses with a punch to the body.
Gretel misses with some punches. #T1##BC2#
Gretel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gretel throws a series of punches but Bashir moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gretel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gretel throws a right hand that Bashir ducks under and follows up with a left that Bashir also avoids with ease.
Bashir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gretel looks to throw the jab but Bashir is out of range.
Gretel misses with a looping right.#CL#
Bashir moves into range and clinches up with Gretel.
Bashir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gretel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bashir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gretel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashir misses with some punches.
Gretel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bashir looking for a takedown.
Bashir doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Bashir misses with a punch on the inside.
Gretel misses with a punch on the inside.
Gretel is working Bashir over against the cage.
Bashir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bashir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gretel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gretel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bashir throws a head punch that misses.
Bashir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gretel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bashir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gretel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gretel scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Bashir wants a takedown but no success here.
Bashir has a couple of punches blocked by Gretel.
Gretel lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bashir. #TD#
Bashir is trying to trip Gretel. He has hold of a leg but Gretel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bashir persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bashir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gretel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gretel is trying to control the position but Bashir postures up.
Bashir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gretel is keeping the position for now.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Gretel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gretel wants to stand and escape but Bashir is having none of it.
Bashir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bashir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gretel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Bashir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gretel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bashir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gretel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Gretel keeps moving.
Gretel wants to stand but Bashir is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gretel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bashir defends well.
Bashir working some strikes from top position.
Bashir is working Gretel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gretel is trying to keep Bashir in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Gretel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gretel avoids the body shot from Bashir.
Gretel thuds his right hand into Bashir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Bashir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bashir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gretel scores with a shoulder strike.
Gretel scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gretel.
Bashir is looking for a takedown.
Bashir lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Gretel breaks the clinch.
Gretel slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bashir misses with an uppercut
and Gretel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gretel's waist but Gretel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bashir off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gretel! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bashir fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gretel to the ground. Bashir is now in Gretel's guard.
Gretel wants to sweep here but Bashir controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gretel keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
Bashir lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Gretel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bashir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gretel keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bashir avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Gretel working for a triangle but Bashir defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bashir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gretel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gretel manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gretel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bashir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bashir won't allow Gretel to sweep him here.
Bashir landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Bashir tries to free his leg and advance position but Gretel is retaining full guard.
Bashir trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Gretel has his hands on Bashir's head, controlling the position.
Julian Bashir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Gretel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Gretel keeps moving.
Gretel is pulling down on Bashir's head. It's preventing any offense from Bashir, at least for the moment.
Bashir postures up and lands a big shot to Gretel's brow. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bashir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bashir stopping the sweep attempt from Gretel.
Bashir distracts Gretel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bashir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bashir trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Bashir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashir trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir lands a couple of digs.
Bashir distracts Gretel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Bashir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bashir 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Bashir!

Julian Bashir was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: KOP BARX     
Date:   Sep 09, 2022
#R1#
Gretel scores with a jab to the body.
Gretel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gretel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gretel stuffs the takedown.
Gretel lands a head shot.
Man tries to clinch up but Gretel circles away and keeps his distance.
Gretel scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gretel.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#Man is rocked!
Gretel lands with a cross.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gretel gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Man is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gretel!
Our winner, Peter Gretel, 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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