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DFC 7: Griffin Vs. Sonnen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Kraniotakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas Kraniotakes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Julio Jones's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Kraniotakes!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraniotakes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Kraniotakes.
Kraniotakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraniotakes manages to avoid it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kraniotakes avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kraniotakes is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Kraniotakes circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kraniotakes counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraniotakes trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraniotakes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones gets to his feet - Kraniotakes follows without any prompting.
Kraniotakes tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kraniotakes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Kraniotakes.
Kraniotakes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kraniotakes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraniotakes passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kraniotakes winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Kraniotakes advancing to mount.
Jones trying to control but Kraniotakes postures up.
Kraniotakes throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kraniotakes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kraniotakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones looking to control.
Kraniotakes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraniotakes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraniotakes wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kraniotakes gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kraniotakes throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Kraniotakes stuffs the takedown.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Kraniotakes back into the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Kraniotakes won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes has Jones pushed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Kraniotakes.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraniotakes pinned against the cage. Kraniotakes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kraniotakes looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraniotakes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kraniotakes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andreas Kraniotakes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kraniotakes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Julio Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraniotakes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kraniotakes is able to avoid easily.
Kraniotakes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraniotakes misses the jab.
Kraniotakes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kraniotakes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kraniotakes throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kraniotakes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kraniotakes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to buck Kraniotakes off but Kraniotakes is having none of it.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Kraniotakes looking to control but instead Jones has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Kraniotakes throwing strikes but missing.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Kraniotakes has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to improve his position but Kraniotakes is controlling well.
Kraniotakes wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kraniotakes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kraniotakes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraniotakes.
Kraniotakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
We've been informed that Kraniotakes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kraniotakes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kraniotakes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Kraniotakes is having none of it.
Kraniotakes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Kraniotakes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Kraniotakes wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kraniotakes there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraniotakes is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Kraniotakes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraniotakes swivels and escapes.
Jones shoots and misses
and Kraniotakes counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones moves out of range as Kraniotakes throws a body kick.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kraniotakes.
Kraniotakes is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kraniotakes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Kraniotakes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones clinches.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraniotakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kraniotakes or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kraniotakes is defending well.
Kraniotakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kraniotakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraniotakes somewhat.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Kraniotakes sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Kraniotakes, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Kraniotakes against the cage but Kraniotakes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kraniotakes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Kraniotakes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Kraniotakes wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Kraniotakes counters by moving into the clinch.
Kraniotakes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kraniotakes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kraniotakes from controlling successfully.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraniotakes landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraniotakes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraniotakes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andreas Kraniotakes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraniotakes working to try and regain half guard.
Kraniotakes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Kraniotakes from getting the reversal.
Kraniotakes tries to improve his position but instead Jones has taken his back!
Kraniotakes covering up well under a series of strikes from Jones.
Jones missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraniotakes tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Kraniotakes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kraniotakes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Kraniotakes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Rock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado connects with a jab.
It looks like Andrew Rock has been cut.
Rock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machado circles away.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Machado lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rock is looking to close the distance but Machado sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rock crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rock is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Manny Machado!
Manny Machado retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Uso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uso comes to the cage accompanied by Get Up. John Cena has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joshua Uso's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Uso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cena on the side of the head.
Uso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Uso throws a one two combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cena.
Cena looks winded!
Uso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cena circles away quickly and effectively.
Uso connects with a body shot.
Cena is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Uso.
Uso cracks a nice hook into Cena's ribs.
We've been told by Uso's head coaches at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uso throws a nice looking combination but Cena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uso.
Uso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cena takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cena circles away quickly and effectively.
Uso connects with a combination that backs up Cena into the cage. Uso lands a flurry of punches that gets past Cena's guard. Cena is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Uso bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Uso!
Joshua Uso retains his heavyweight title!
Joshua Uso tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Forrest Griffin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Griffin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sonnen.
Griffin moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
Sonnen throws a hook but Griffin blocks it.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Sonnen moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin is trying to break free.
Sonnen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sonnen jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sonnen is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen trying to control the position here.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffin's guard.
Griffin is striking from the bottom but Sonnen uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Griffin is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen works his way into side control.
Griffin bucks up and tries to throw Sonnen off but instead Sonnen has got his back!
Sonnen tightening his grip on Griffin, looking for the choke.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin holding both Sonnen 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sonnen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Griffin is doing well to defend. Sonnen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Griffin is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen is the new light heavyweight champion!
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