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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
DeCarlo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
DeCarlo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grant wants to stand and escape but DeCarlo is having none of it.
DeCarlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
DeCarlo stops Grant from standing up.
DeCarlo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCarlo stops Grant from standing up. #SUB2#
DeCarlo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grant manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DeCarlo has Grant in his guard.#REVR#
Grant is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
DeCarlo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeCarlo working a defensive guard but Grant manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU#
Grant decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Grant gets a clinch. #T2##BC2#
DeCarlo breaks the clinch.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeCarlo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
DeCarlo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grant is trying to defend but DeCarlo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#ES#
Grant kicks DeCarlo off and gets to his feet. #T3##TD2#
DeCarlo looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but DeCarlo drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.
Grant looking for a sweep. Not yet Grant, not yet.
DeCarlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Grant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant prevents DeCarlo from improving his position.#T4#
DeCarlo is trying to control but can't.
DeCarlo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down DeCarlo for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCarlo wants to control but Grant is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Grant dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeCarlo is looking to clinch. #CL2#
DeCarlo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
DeCarlo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grant can't fight it off and eventually DeCarlo manages to take the fight to the floor. Grant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeCarlo stops Grant from standing up.
DeCarlo scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyndon Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCarlo won't allow Grant to get back to his feet.
Grant throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Grant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeCarlo's guard. #REVR##T1#
DeCarlo trying to strike off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeCarlo can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeCarlo is trying to keep Grant in close.
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeCarlo managing to control the position. #SUB2#
DeCarlo has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Grant looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeCarlo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeCarlo passes Grant's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Grant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but DeCarlo is on him like a limpet, forcing Grant back against the cage.
Grant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeCarlo walks away with a smile on his face. Grant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeCarlo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Grant gets a clinch. #BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
DeCarlo tries to clinch up.
Grant goes for a double leg but DeCarlo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeCarlo continues to drive forward.#TD2#
DeCarlo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grant is trying to stand.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.#T4##ES#
Grant kicks DeCarlo off and gets back to his feet.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeCarlo can do to turn this around?#TD2#
DeCarlo shoots in and bounces Grant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Grant wriggles free and stands up.
DeCarlo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeCarlo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant thinks about countering with a head kick.
Derek DeCarlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeCarlo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grant dives in for a single leg takedown but DeCarlo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
DeCarlo has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lyndon Grant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
DeCarlo gets the takedown into side control.
Grant manages to get back to half guard.
DeCarlo is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant has hold of DeCarlo's hands but DeCarlo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeCarlo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
DeCarlo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCarlo prevents Grant from standing back up.
#SUB2#
DeCarlo is looking for a kimura but Grant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeCarlo to get the leverage.
Grant is looking to escape.#T1#
DeCarlo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grant is trying to stand back up but DeCarlo is controlling him
DeCarlo is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
DeCarlo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grant to the ground. DeCarlo is now in Grant's guard.#ES#
Grant scrambles and gets back to his feet.
DeCarlo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD2#
DeCarlo scores with a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant being controlled here, momentarily. #ES#
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Grant has DeCarlo up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeCarlo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3##TD2#
DeCarlo jumps into guard, dragging Grant to the mat.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grant cracks DeCarlo with a solid left hand.
Grant wants to control from the top but DeCarlo keeps moving.
Grant controls from within his opponent's guard. #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.
Grant chips away with some ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grant wants to get up but he can't break DeCarlo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeCarlo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Grant gets a clinch.
Derek DeCarlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyndon Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeCarlo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyndon Grant.
Well Grant 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Grant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendozagonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant is looking to counter punch.
Mendozagonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grant is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendozagonzalez has double underhooks. #TD2#
Mendozagonzalez has clasped his hands together around Grant's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Grant bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Mendozagonzalez scores with a takedown into Grant's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Mendozagonzalez gets to his feet. Grant looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Grant tries to sprawl but Mendozagonzalez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Still in half guard, Mendozagonzalez seems content to control.#SU2#
Mendozagonzalez decides to stand up. #TD2#
Mendozagonzalez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grant on his heels. He'll look to pass Grant's guard now, I'm sure.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Mendozagonzalez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mendozagonzalez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grant! #REVR#
Grant working the ground and pound. #T2#
Grant taking a break here but Mendozagonzalez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mendozagonzalez tries to get to full guard but Grant has control of the leg.
Mendozagonzalez trying to control here.
Mendozagonzalez is not content to let Grant control the position.#ES2#
Mendozagonzalez manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3##CL2#
Mendozagonzalez clinches up against the cage.
Mendozagonzalez trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendozagonzalez into the cage.
Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Grant.
#TD2#
Mendozagonzalez has Grant pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mendozagonzalez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grant tumbling to the mat - Mendozagonzalez dives into Grant's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grant is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mendozagonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there. #T4#
Grant won't allow Mendozagonzalez to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mendozagonzalez looking for a guillotine here but Grant defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mendozagonzalez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grant defends it easily.
Mendozagonzalez looks winded!
Mendozagonzalez trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Mendozagonzalez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grant blocks a head kick by Mendozagonzalez.
#TD2#
Mendozagonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mendozagonzalez won't allow Grant to get back to his feet.
Mendozagonzalez wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
Mendozagonzalez 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. #ES#
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Mendozagonzalez tries to break free but Grant pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mendozagonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Mendozagonzalez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mendozagonzalez trying to control from half guard but Grant is working away. #SU2#
Mendozagonzalez stands up out of the half guard.
Mendozagonzalez misses with a head kick.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendozagonzalez.
Grant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mendozagonzalez sprawls and moves away.#T2##TD2#
Mendozagonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Grant kicks Mendozagonzalez off and gets back to his feet.
Mendozagonzalez is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Mendozagonzalez scores with a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant wants to get back to his feet but Mendozagonzalez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SU2#
Mendozagonzalez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendozagonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Mendozagonzalez counters by moving into the clinch.
Grant is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD2#
Mendozagonzalez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grant's guard.
Mendozagonzalez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendozagonzalez wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
Grant wants to stand up but Mendozagonzalez is controlling him.
Joseph Mendozagonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendozagonzalez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendozagonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph Mendozagonzalez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mendozagonzalez is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Mendozagonzalez as Grant shoots in.#TD2#
Mendozagonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendozagonzalez stalling away here and it's allowed Grant to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mendozagonzalez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Grant wants to get back to his feet but Mendozagonzalez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Mendozagonzalez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grant, up you get! #T1#
Mendozagonzalez tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendozagonzalez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendozagonzalez throws a lazy head kick
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Mendozagonzalez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Grant has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendozagonzalez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mendozagonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendozagonzalez thows a leg kick but Grant checks it
and Grant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendozagonzalez thinking. #CL2#
Mendozagonzalez darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendozagonzalez wants to clinch
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendozagonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendozagonzalez is looking to clinch.
Joseph Mendozagonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mendozagonzalez gets tackled into the cage by Grant. Grant maintains the clinch. #BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Grant gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mendozagonzalez drags the fight down to the ground.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendozagonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant prevents Mendozagonzalez from getting back to his feet. #T3##SU#
Grant gets to his feet - Mendozagonzalez follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Mendozagonzalez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grant was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendozagonzalez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Grant has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mendozagonzalez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mendozagonzalez trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendozagonzalez into the cage.
Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL#
Grant forces Mendozagonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Mendozagonzalez tries to break free but Grant pushes him back against the cage.
Grant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mendozagonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Grant has the dominant position.
Grant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendozagonzalez throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendozagonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendozagonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyndon Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendozagonzalez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lyndon Grant!
In defeat, Joseph Mendozagonzalez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank my fans for still cheering me on even through my tough losses I will make sure to work harder to win the next match'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.#TD#
Grant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grant! #REVR#
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
Thomas is still trying to improve position.
Grant gets to mount! Thomas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Grant's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to improve his position but instead Grant has taken his back!
Thomas just trying to survive but Grant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Thomas is keeping busy.
Thomas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Grant looking for the choke from the back.
Thomas just trying to survive but Grant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Grant is staying active.#T2#
Thomas is trying to stand back up.
Thomas tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Thomas defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #T3#
Thomas tries to stand but Grant is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grant's head.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thomas stops Grant from standing up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thomas 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Grant's legs - danger averted.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Grant's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Grant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Grant blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Grant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thomas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grant to the mat. Grant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas is standing up over Grant. Grant looks to escape but Thomas dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to control the position but Grant is working away.
Lyndon Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Grant wants to get back to his feet but Thomas drags him back down.
Grant is looking for a sweep.
Thomas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thomas wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas controls the position from side control.
Grant is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomas tries to stand but Grant controls the position and pulls Thomas into his guard. #SUB#
Grant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grant is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SUB#
Grant looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thomas. #SU2#
Thomas stands up and beckons Grant to his feet. #T4#
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Grant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.#CL2#
Thomas clinches. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas working the body and head with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Lyndon Grant has been cut.
Thomas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grant trying to remain calm as Thomas controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Grant tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Thomas punishes Grant with strikes from the back mount.
Thomas controlling well, preventing Grant from escaping the position.
Thomas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grant doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Thomas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2#
Thomas scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB2#
Thomas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grant is defending well though. Thomas let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grant defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thomas's arms.
Thomas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grant takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
Lyndon Grant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Thomas keeps control of the position as Grant tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Grant showing good submission defense here.
Thomas is punishing Grant with strikes - can he finish him?!#CUT2#
Jeez, Lyndon Grant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lyndon Grant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Thomas!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Pope Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Lyndon Grant has been cut.#CL2#
Pope Jr instigates a clinch.
Grant can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Pope Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pope Jr is pawing at Grant, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Grant's nose. Grant is badly hurt! Pope Jr pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Grant tries desperately to hold on but Pope Jr is relentless in his assault! As Grant receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Pope Jr away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Pope Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armitage.
Grant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Armitage.
Good work by Grant as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Armitage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Armitage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grant tries to escape but Armitage is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is looking to reverse the position.
Grant is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Armitage is controlling him well.#T1#
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Grant is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Armitage asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grant bucks up and tries to throw Armitage off but instead Armitage has got his back!
Grant is trying to get back to his feet but Armitage has full control of the position and if anything, Grant has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Armitage misses with a punch to the head.
Grant is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Armitage is trying to stick to Grant's back but Grant is turning into Armitage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Armitage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grant.#T2##SUB2#
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grant looking to sit in guard and control but Armitage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Armitage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Armitage has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armitage pushes down on Grant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Armitage stops Grant from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Armitage in particular looking to stall.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant is trying to stand.
#SU2#
Armitage gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Armitage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Armitage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Armitage in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Grant is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Armitage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Armitage gets the takedown into side control.
Grant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Armitage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armitage wants to control for a moment but Grant uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Armitage is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Armitage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grant sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Grant is looking to escape.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Armitage has control of the leg.
Armitage uses his free foot to push down on Grant's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grant.
Grant is trying to stand.
Grant is trying to escape the mount.
Grant wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Armitage.
#T2#
Grant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armitage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Armitage misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Armitage controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Armitage goes for an armbar but Grant turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grant. #T3#
Grant trying to control but Armitage is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Armitage has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Armitage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Armitage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armitage tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armitage wants to control but Grant passes easily into half guard.
Grant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armitage defending well though.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armitage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armitage keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lewis Armitage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Armitage moves into the clinch successfully.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Armitage pulls guard successfully.
Grant trying to control but Armitage is working from the bottom.
Armitage controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armitage keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Grant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grant wants to control from the top but Armitage keeps moving.
Grant looking to sit in guard and control but Armitage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Grant wants to stand but Armitage is controlling the position.
Armitage wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving. #SUB#
Grant looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Armitage has picked Grant up and slammed him! Grant can't keep hold of the triangle and Armitage manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Armitage throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Armitage. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Armitage advances to full mount.
Grant avoids a series of strikes thrown by Armitage.
Grant gets back to half guard.
Lewis Armitage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armitage throwing shots but Grant is blocking nicely.
Armitage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Armitage controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Grant blocking the ground and pound.
Grant is looking to improve his position but Armitage isn't that keen on the idea.
Grant wants to get back to his feet.
Armitage throwing strikes here but Grant is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Armitage throws some wild stikes that Grant manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Armitage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grant is surviving well by controlling Armitage's body position as best he can.
Grant is trying to stand up.#T4#
Grant regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Armitage has control of the leg.
Armitage is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Armitage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant is trying to stand.
Lyndon Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis Armitage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Armitage passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Armitage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armitage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Armitage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Kronen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Kronen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kronen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grant regains half guard.
Grant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grant is staying active underneath Kronen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kronen stops Grant from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kronen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kronen prevents Grant from improving his position.#T1#
Kronen throwing shots but Grant is blocking nicely.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant punching from the bottom.
Grant wants to improve his position but Kronen is controlling well.
Grant is trying to stand up here but Kronen is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kronen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grant tries to kick Kronen off in order to stand up. Kronen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Grant is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Grant is working hard here to advance position.#ES#
Grant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kronen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Grant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kronen, pushing him back against the cage.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Kronen is controlling him.#BC2#
Kronen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kronen throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Kronen thows a leg kick but Grant checks it #TD#
and Grant counters with a shoot takedown. Kronen fights it but they end up in guard.
Kronen looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant stops Kronen from standing up. #T3#
Kronen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kronen, not yet.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform us that Kronen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grant controlling from the top position.
Grant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kronen for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kronen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick from Kronen is predictable there #TD#
and Grant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kronen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Grant manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Erik Kronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant shoots for a double leg takedown but Kronen sprawls well. He's pushed Grant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Grant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Grant controlling his opponent.
Grant looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kronen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Grant working Kronen over with strikes here.
Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kronen tries to hold on but Grant pushes him away. #SU#
Grant stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kronen throws a head kick that misses
and Grant counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Grant leaning against his opponent.
Grant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Grant for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kronen wants to break free but Grant has control.
Come on Grant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kronen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kronen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grant's guard.#ES#
Grant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##BC#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Grant closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Kronen throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
#CL#
Grant clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Grant closes the distance and pushes Kronen back into the cage.#TD2#
Kronen jumps guard.
#T4#
Grant is in close to Kronen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grant landing some decent shots from guard.
Grant stays in close to Kronen's body and controls the position.
Kronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Lyndon Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kronen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grant controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Grant dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Grant closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Grant manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Grant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kronen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kronen passes Grant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Grant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Grant shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kronen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Kronen is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Grant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grant taking a breather here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kronen is trying to control Grant's posture but Grant avoids it.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronen can do to turn this around?
Kronen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grant is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Grant moves into range and clinches up with Kronen.
Grant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grant tries to circle away but Kronen has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Kronen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kronen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grant's guard.#ES#
Grant has his feet on Kronen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Erik Kronen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kronen throws the kick towards the body but Grant avoids it.#T4#
A lazy body kick from Kronen
and Grant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Grant rushes Kronen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grant jumps guard but Kronen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kronen can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch but Kronen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erik Kronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyndon Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Grant pushes Kronen up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyndon Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grant, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Grant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Grant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hullaby presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Hullaby manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grant controlling from the top position.
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hullaby is trying to keep Grant in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant stays in close to Hullaby's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Hullaby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grant sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hullaby manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grant on his heels. He'll look to pass Grant's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Grant wants to stand but Hullaby is controlling the position. #SUB#
Grant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hullaby stops Grant from standing up.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Grant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grant is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Hullaby missing with punches from the bottom.
Grant lands strikes from half guard.
Grant controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grant lands a nice short elbow.
Grant controlling the action here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hullaby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grant. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Grant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hullaby connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Lyndon Grant has been cut.
Tykivas Hullaby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant tries to clinch but Hullaby is having none of it.
Hullaby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grant.#TD2#
Hullaby scores with a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant keeping full guard, as Hullaby tries to pass.
Hullaby prevents Grant from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hullaby's guard. #REVR#
Grant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grant throws a strike but Hullaby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Grant is looking to stand up but Hullaby isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Grant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hullaby defends well.
Hullaby trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Hullaby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Hullaby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grant avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Hullaby manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grant on his heels. He'll look to pass Grant's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Grant has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hullaby is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hullaby throws a head kick that Grant semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Hullaby closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grant tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Grant is trying to stand back up.
Grant manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hullaby's guard. Nice work there by Grant.
Grant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grant preventing the sweep. #T4#
Hullaby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hullaby trying to control the position.
Hullaby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grant's guard. #REVB#
Hullaby is breathing heavily.
Grant looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Grant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lyndon Grant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lyndon Grant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hullaby looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Grant misses its target.
Grant shoots in but Hullaby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hullaby throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hullaby. #ES#
Grant throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hullaby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Hullaby shows good takedown defense.
Hullaby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grant defends it well.#TD2#
Hullaby throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grant was covering up waiting for the punch and Hullaby finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Grant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hullaby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hullaby won't allow Grant to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Grant has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hullaby off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Grant dives in and grabs Hullaby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hullaby pushes down on Grant's head and hops out.
Hullaby tries to counter with a clinch but Grant shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hullaby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hullaby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Hullaby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Hullaby stands up. #T3#
Grant moves in looking to clinch but Hullaby pushes him off.
Hullaby misses with a head kick.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hullaby thuds his shin into the meat of Grant's side.
Hullaby throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hullaby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hullaby is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Grant gets caught flat footed, as Hullaby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Hullaby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hullaby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Grant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tykivas Hullaby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyndon Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tykivas Hullaby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lyndon Grant!
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