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Event:
KUMITE #41
Date: Nov 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Greenlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Greenlaw.
Greenlaw tries to clinch up.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenlaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Grimes with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Armando Greenlaw has been cut.
Greenlaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greenlaw but Greenlaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Grimes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Greenlaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greenlaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#Armando Greenlaw's cut is getting worse.
Greenlaw lands with a hook. Grimes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Greenlaw throws a counter high kick but Grimes was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Greenlaw misses.
Greenlaw throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Grimes throws a lazy body kick
and Greenlaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Greenlaw's head coaches at Firebite MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from Greenlaw.
Grimes avoids the head kick by Greenlaw.
Grimes misses with the body kick
and Greenlaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Grimes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
enabling Greenlaw to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Greenlaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greenlaw misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armando Greenlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenlaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Grimes throws a wild body kick that Greenlaw sees coming a mile off.
Armando Greenlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenlaw misses with a hook.
Greenlaw misses with a looping left.
Grimes feints the counter takedown.
Greenlaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greenlaw defends it well.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Greenlaw.
Greenlaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Greenlaw scores with a push kick.
Grimes shoots and misses
and Greenlaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Greenlaw finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greenlaw. #CL#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Greenlaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greenlaw gets through Grimes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes tries to break free but Greenlaw pushes him back against the ropes.
Grimes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grimes wants to break free but Greenlaw has control.
Greenlaw lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Greenlaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greenlaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenlaw.
Rochambeau Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Grimes checks a leg kick.
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greenlaw moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Grimes misses with an uppercut
and Greenlaw counters with a straight right hand.
Greenlaw with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Greenlaw misses with an uppercut.
Grimes with the counter takedown but Greenlaw avoids it easily.#T6#
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greenlaw misses with a straight left.
Greenlaw misses with a hook.
A jab from Greenlaw misses.
Grimes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Greenlaw throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grimes moves forwards but Greenlaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T7#
A head kick misses from Greenlaw.
Nice defenses there by Greenlaw.
Greenlaw looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes avoids the head kick by Greenlaw.
Greenlaw lands a head kick. Grimes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grimes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greenlaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes moves out of range as Greenlaw throws a body kick.
Grimes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#Armando Greenlaw's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T8#
Greenlaw misses with a head kick.
Grimes with the counter takedown but Greenlaw avoids it easily.
Grimes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Greenlaw counter with a right hand.
Grimes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Greenlaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenlaw tries to clinch up.
Greenlaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Greenlaw misses with a double jab.
Grimes slips under a jab from Greenlaw.
Grimes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armando Greenlaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Grimes misses with the combination.
Grimes throws a right hand that misses
and Greenlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes is looking to chop away at Greenlaw's legs.
Greenlaw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Grimes misses
and Greenlaw counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grimes's knee momentarily.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes throws a lazy head kick
and Greenlaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Greenlaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greenlaw 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Armando Greenlaw!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Armando Greenlaw!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Armando Greenlaw!
Armando Greenlaw wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Armando Greenlaw started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
KUMITE #28
Date: Oct 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Gordon shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimes sprawls well. He's pushed Gordon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grimes stuffs the takedown.
Grimes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.#TD#
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Grimes's guard.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gordon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon passes Grimes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grimes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon.
Grimes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gordon. #T1#
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Gordon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grimes!
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Gordon thowing shots but they're missing.
Gordon unloads with some shots from mount but Grimes bucks and avoids them well.
#T2#
Grimes suckers Gordon into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Grimes is now in Gordon's guard!
Gordon 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.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon controlling from the top position. #T3#
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon works over Grimes with some ground and pound from guard.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon advances to half guard.
Gordon is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.
Grimes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gordon. #T4#
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon.
Grimes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gordon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gordon lands a couple of elbows.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon is pushing down on Grimes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimes is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rochambeau Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Gordon is pressing down on Grimes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grimes is holding on for now.
Grimes wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gordon is looking to pass Grimes's guard but actually Grimes recovers to full guard.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Gordon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grimes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grimes's head.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Grimes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordon wants to take a breather but Grimes is having none of it. #T7#
Grimes is looking to improve his position.
Gordon passes to full mount!
Gordon working Grimes over with strikes here.
Gordon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gordon lands a heavy elbow.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grimes is looking to escape.
Gordon lands a big elbow.
Gordon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grimes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T8#
Gordon lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Gordon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gordon landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Grimes is rocked!
Gordon connects with a bit shot that sees Grimes covering up! More strikes from Gordon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gordon is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Gordon! |
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Event:
KUMITE #19
Date: Sep 11, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Fumagalli drives through with a takedown into Grimes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet but Fumagalli passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fumagalli is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fumagalli with the ground and pound but Grimes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fumagalli stops Grimes from standing up.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fumagalli looking to pass the guard.
Fumagalli won't allow Grimes to get back to his feet.
Fumagalli looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Fumagalli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fumagalli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Fumagalli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grimes dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Fumagalli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fumagalli advances position into side control!#T2#
Fumagalli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grimes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grimes is letting Fumagalli control him for a moment.
Grimes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fumagalli asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Fumagalli swings around for an armbar but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fumagalli's guard.
Grimes postures up.
Grimes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grimes trying to control but Fumagalli is working from the bottom. #T3#
Grimes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fumagalli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fumagalli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fumagalli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fumagalli trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fumagalli.
Fumagalli trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Fumagalli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fumagalli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rochambeau Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
No luck for Fumagalli with that takedown attempt.
Fumagalli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grimes scores with a spinning back kick!
Grimes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grimes!
Fumagalli tries for a takedown but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rochambeau Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniele Fumagalli.
Fumagalli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimes pinned against the ropes. Grimes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T6#
Fumagalli throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fumagalli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fumagalli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fumagalli shoots in looking for a takedown but Grimes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fumagalli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fumagalli looks winded!
Fumagalli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Grimes as Fumagalli shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Grimes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fumagalli throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimes counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fumagalli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fumagalli somewhat.
Grimes connects with a jab.#T7#
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fumagalli on the side of the head.#TD#
Grimes shoots in and bounces Fumagalli off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Fumagalli is trying to control the position but Grimes postures up.
Grimes won't allow Fumagalli to sweep him here.
Fumagalli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grimes controls the pace.
Grimes postures up.
Grimes won't allow Fumagalli to sweep him here.
Fumagalli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fumagalli trying to control the position here. #T8#
Fumagalli looking to control.
Fumagalli wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grimes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fumagalli.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Fumagalli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimes but Grimes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Grimes as Fumagalli shoots in.
Fumagalli shoots in but Grimes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grimes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fumagalli misses the shot to the body.
Grimes jabs Fumagalli right on the nose. Fumagalli blinks but takes it well.#T9#
Fumagalli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimes.
Fumagalli looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Fumagalli throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Fumagalli with a poor takedown
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Grimes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grimes won't allow Fumagalli to sweep him here.
Daniele Fumagalli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimes 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rochambeau Grimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimes 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Rochambeau Grimes!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Rochambeau Grimes!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Rochambeau Grimes!
Rochambeau Grimes wins by unanimous decision!
Rochambeau Grimes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Greenlaw misses with a low kick.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Greenlaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Greenlaw.
Grimes throws a low kick but Greenlaw avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Greenlaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Greenlaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greenlaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grimes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greenlaw is looking to land body kicks.
Grimes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grimes tried to score with a low kick but Greenlaw checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenlaw throws a low kick but Grimes moves out of range easily.
Grimes throws a low kick but Greenlaw avoids it.
Greenlaw checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Greenlaw misses.
Grimes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Greenlaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greenlaw. #T1#
Greenlaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Greenlaw.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Greenlaw just manages to avoid it.
Grimes throws a chopping leg kick but Greenlaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greenlaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Greenlaw misses with a hook.
Good work by Greenlaw as he checks the leg kick.
Grimes misses with a leg kick.
Grimes blocks the body kick.
Greenlaw is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
Greenlaw thumps Grimes with a low kick.
Greenlaw misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greenlaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grimes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grimes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greenlaw pushes Grimes away with a front kick.
Greenlaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Greenlaw connects with a leg kick.
Greenlaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Greenlaw moved away.
Greenlaw misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grimes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greenlaw throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Greenlaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenlaw looks to land a body kick but Grimes moved away.
Grimes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Greenlaw just manages to avoid it.
Greenlaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Greenlaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greenlaw.
Grimes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grimes avoids a kick to the body.
Grimes half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Greenlaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greenlaw 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 9:10
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Greenlaw!
A relieved looking Armando Greenlaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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