Post by xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club on Aug 24, 2013 16:44:03 GMT -5
Cub Swanson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by T.J. while Mike Engeland recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mike Engeland.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
T.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
T.J. Grant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Swanson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
T.J. Grant is in open guard over Swanson
Cub Swanson launches a few punches to T.J.'s cheek from the guard.
T.J. Grant uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Swanson clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Grant to fight back!
T.J. Grant tries to pass to half guard...
Cub Swanson can't prevent his opponent from passing. T.J. looks to work from half guard.
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
Cub Swanson attempts to move to full guard
T.J. Grant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
T.J. Grant hovers above Swanson
Good punches to Swanson's body.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
Swanson measures the resilience of T.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
T.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
Swanson measures the resilience of T.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
T.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
T.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
T.J. throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cub Swanson
Solid shots!
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
Swanson measures the resilience of T.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
T.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
T.J. Grant tries to pass Cub Swanson's guard...
T.J. Grant manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Swanson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mike Engeland halts the fight to stand up Cub Swanson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
T.J. Grant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Swanson is connecting with a few punches
T.J. Grant goes with a looping right hand while Cub Swanson jumps back and jabs
Swanson seems staggered and T.J. Grant runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
T.J. is holding Cub Swanson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cub Swanson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Swanson Hyper-extended his arm
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. tries to open up Cub Swanson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Swanson in the side of the head
Swanson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. T.J. Grant can end the fight with his ground and pound.
T.J. Grant fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Swanson's face!
Swanson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Swanson has a small cut in his Right eye
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. Grant isolates Cub Swanson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Cub Swanson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson attempts to trap T.J. Grant in his guard.
T.J. Grant keeps control and remains in side mount.
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Swanson tries to stand up!
T.J. doesn't allow him!
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
T.J. tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Swanson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Swanson Hyper-extended his arm
Swanson struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Swanson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Cub Swanson breaks the lock and pushes away T.J. Grant, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mike Engeland halts the fight to stand up T.J. Grant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Cub Swanson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
T.J. Grant swings and Swanson has to retreat
Swanson tries to grapple
T.J. moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Cub Swanson shoots for a double leg takedown!
T.J. Grant sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Swanson clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Grant to fight back!
T.J. Grant shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cub Swanson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull T.J. into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
T.J. Grant is in closed guard over Swanson
Some of the people here are booing!
T.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Cub Swanson's guard...
T.J. Grant is in Swanson open guard now
T.J. Grant is in open guard over Swanson
Some of the people here are booing!
Swanson tries to close his guard around T.J.
He is not able to do it
T.J. Grant is in open guard over Swanson
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
T.J. is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
T.J. Grant is in open guard over Swanson
Swanson measures the resilience of T.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
T.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Swanson clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Grant to fight back!
T.J. Grant pushes Cub Swanson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
T.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Swanson doesn't allow this but T.J. Grant is able to get half guard here.
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
T.J. tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Swanson from the side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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T.J. steps forward
Swanson feints.
Shovel hook by Cub Swanson
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. T.J. Grant looks to counter!
T.J. is holding Cub Swanson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cub Swanson loses balance and goes to the ground.
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cub Swanson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cub Swanson launches a few punches to T.J.'s cheek from the guard.
T.J. Grant uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. breaths deeply while on the ground
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. Grant looks to pass to mount...
T.J. slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cub Swanson.
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Swanson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like T.J.
T.J. Grant tries to better his position on the ground...
T.J. is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Swanson measures the resilience of T.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
T.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. T.J. Grant looks to counter!
T.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
T.J. Grant controls the situation despite Cub Swanson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. Grant fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Swanson's face!
Swanson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Swanson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Cub Swanson launches a few punches to T.J.'s cheek from the guard.
T.J. Grant uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson tries to roll to his side and trap T.J. Grant in his guard...
T.J. Grant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. Grant takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Cub Swanson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from T.J. Grant appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from T.J. Grant appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Swanson's eyes...
Swanson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
T.J. is locking that Americana...
Swanson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Swanson's eyes...
T.J. secures the lock while Cub Swanson refuses to tap... Mike Engeland jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is T.J. Grant by Submission (Americana) at 1:58 Round 2
Statistics: Cub Swanson
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 294 s
Statistics: T.J. Grant
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/13 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 3077,83
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 2782,83
Time on the ground 294 s
Interesting. I though Swanson would have a helluva lot more jam than that. Grant wasn;t going to be denied in this one though.
Ferocious staredown by T.J. while Mike Engeland recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mike Engeland.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
T.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
T.J. Grant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Swanson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
T.J. Grant is in open guard over Swanson
Cub Swanson launches a few punches to T.J.'s cheek from the guard.
T.J. Grant uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Swanson clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Grant to fight back!
T.J. Grant tries to pass to half guard...
Cub Swanson can't prevent his opponent from passing. T.J. looks to work from half guard.
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
Cub Swanson attempts to move to full guard
T.J. Grant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
T.J. Grant hovers above Swanson
Good punches to Swanson's body.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
Swanson measures the resilience of T.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
T.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
Swanson measures the resilience of T.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
T.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
T.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
T.J. throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cub Swanson
Solid shots!
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
Swanson measures the resilience of T.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
T.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
T.J. Grant tries to pass Cub Swanson's guard...
T.J. Grant manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Swanson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mike Engeland halts the fight to stand up Cub Swanson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
T.J. Grant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Swanson is connecting with a few punches
T.J. Grant goes with a looping right hand while Cub Swanson jumps back and jabs
Swanson seems staggered and T.J. Grant runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
T.J. is holding Cub Swanson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cub Swanson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Swanson Hyper-extended his arm
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. tries to open up Cub Swanson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Swanson in the side of the head
Swanson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. T.J. Grant can end the fight with his ground and pound.
T.J. Grant fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Swanson's face!
Swanson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Swanson has a small cut in his Right eye
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. Grant isolates Cub Swanson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Cub Swanson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson attempts to trap T.J. Grant in his guard.
T.J. Grant keeps control and remains in side mount.
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
Swanson tries to stand up!
T.J. doesn't allow him!
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
T.J. tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Swanson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Swanson Hyper-extended his arm
Swanson struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Swanson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Cub Swanson breaks the lock and pushes away T.J. Grant, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mike Engeland halts the fight to stand up T.J. Grant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Cub Swanson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
T.J. Grant swings and Swanson has to retreat
Swanson tries to grapple
T.J. moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Cub Swanson shoots for a double leg takedown!
T.J. Grant sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Swanson clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Grant to fight back!
T.J. Grant shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cub Swanson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull T.J. into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
T.J. Grant is in closed guard over Swanson
Some of the people here are booing!
T.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Cub Swanson's guard...
T.J. Grant is in Swanson open guard now
T.J. Grant is in open guard over Swanson
Some of the people here are booing!
Swanson tries to close his guard around T.J.
He is not able to do it
T.J. Grant is in open guard over Swanson
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
T.J. is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
T.J. Grant is in open guard over Swanson
Swanson measures the resilience of T.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
T.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Swanson clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Grant to fight back!
T.J. Grant pushes Cub Swanson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
T.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Swanson doesn't allow this but T.J. Grant is able to get half guard here.
T.J. Grant is in half guard over Swanson
T.J. tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Swanson from the side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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T.J. steps forward
Swanson feints.
Shovel hook by Cub Swanson
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. T.J. Grant looks to counter!
T.J. is holding Cub Swanson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cub Swanson loses balance and goes to the ground.
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cub Swanson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cub Swanson launches a few punches to T.J.'s cheek from the guard.
T.J. Grant uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. breaths deeply while on the ground
T.J. Grant is in side mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. Grant looks to pass to mount...
T.J. slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cub Swanson.
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Swanson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like T.J.
T.J. Grant tries to better his position on the ground...
T.J. is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Swanson measures the resilience of T.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
T.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. T.J. Grant looks to counter!
T.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
T.J. Grant controls the situation despite Cub Swanson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. Grant fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Swanson's face!
Swanson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Swanson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Cub Swanson launches a few punches to T.J.'s cheek from the guard.
T.J. Grant uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson tries to roll to his side and trap T.J. Grant in his guard...
T.J. Grant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
T.J. Grant is in full mount over Cub Swanson
T.J. Grant takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Cub Swanson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from T.J. Grant appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from T.J. Grant appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Swanson's eyes...
Swanson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
T.J. is locking that Americana...
Swanson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Swanson's eyes...
T.J. secures the lock while Cub Swanson refuses to tap... Mike Engeland jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is T.J. Grant by Submission (Americana) at 1:58 Round 2
Statistics: Cub Swanson
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 294 s
Statistics: T.J. Grant
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/13 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 3077,83
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 2782,83
Time on the ground 294 s
Interesting. I though Swanson would have a helluva lot more jam than that. Grant wasn;t going to be denied in this one though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!