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CTFA 11: Grang Vs Scott PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayden James (ranked 3801 p4p, 23575 weight class) and Jamie Potter (ranked 467 p4p, 630 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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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 Montreal, Jayden James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Potter!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potter is defended easily by James.
As Potter tries to get set, James tries to push him back and clinch up but Potter manages to avoid the attempt.
Potter tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Potter clinches.
Potter has James pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Potter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Potter wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James is looking to counter the offense by Potter and move into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Potter on that attempt.
James is looking to counter the offense by Potter and move into the clinch.
Jayden James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Potter.
Potter misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Potter catches James right on the button with a cross.
Potter takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Potter.
Potter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Potter is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potter tries to clinch up.
Potter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter drives through with a takedown into guard.
James is looking to cinch up a triangle. Potter throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to James's body to avoid the submission. James has instead reached around Potter's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! James arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jayden James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uestus Johnston (ranked 5462 p4p, 3430 weight class) and Brodie Lee (ranked 533 p4p, 420 weight class). Johnston comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Eastwood- Gorillaz. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Uestus Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brodie Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Johnston counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Johnston is looking for a counter combo.
Lee tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Johnston avoids it.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnston jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnston dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Brodie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Johnston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Johnston counter with a right hand.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Lee.
Lee tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily
and Johnston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with a takedown
and Johnston counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
Johnston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A control attempt from Johnston but he's now mounted!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee tries to control but Johnston wriggling away.
Johnston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Johnston wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Johnston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnston tries to get out of the position.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnston tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Johnston tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Johnston can't escape the position.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnston stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Johnston wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Johnston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnston wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee lands with some strikes.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnston is looking to escape.
Johnston tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnston is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.
Lee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnston tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Johnston is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Johnston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee looking to control but Johnston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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!
Johnston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Uestus Johnston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnston punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Johnston finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Uestus Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee wants to clinch
and Johnston counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee looks to clinch
and Johnston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnston tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee shoots and misses
and Johnston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Lee.
Johnston looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Johnston counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Johnston is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee decides to stand back up. Lee steps back and let's Johnston get back to his feet.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Johnston is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnston wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Johnston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee controlling the pace.
Johnston trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Johnston tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Johnston is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnston tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnston tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Johnston right now.
Lee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnston defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnston defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lee thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Johnston just looking to survive in the bad position.
Johnston rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Johnston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is keeping busy.
Johnston can't escape the position.
Johnston trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lee controlling well, preventing Johnston from escaping the position.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lee is hanging on to Johnston's back as he tries to escape.
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position.
Johnston trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Uestus Johnston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Johnston works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Johnston shows good takedown defense.
Johnston with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Johnston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnston counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries for a takedown but Johnston circles away easily
and Johnston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnston cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Johnston pulls Lee in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Johnston is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnston is trying to keep Lee in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnston is on top in guard.
Lee looking to control.
Johnston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee controls Johnston momentarily but Johnston frees himself.
Johnston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Johnston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnston won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is trying to keep Johnston in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnston to the ground. Lee is now in Johnston's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnston pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Johnston keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Johnston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brodie Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnston has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Brodie Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uestus Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnston, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uestus Johnston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rylee Mannion (ranked 3877 p4p, 6133 weight class) and Qfc Tournament (ranked 452 p4p, 556 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rylee Mannion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qfc Tournament!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tournament has managed to clinch.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mannion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tournament gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Mannion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tournament to keep the fight standing.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mannion takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mannion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Mannion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mannion avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Mannion blocks the elbow strike.
Mannion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mannion stalling in the clinch but Tournament improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mannion's brow.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Mannion is looking for a takedown.
Mannion works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mannion won't allow Tournament to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannion drops back looking for a leg! Tournament is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tournament manages to kick Mannion off! Mannion jumps back into Tournament's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tournament really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mannion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mannion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannion is standing up over Tournament. Tournament looks to escape but Mannion dives into side control.
Tournament is looking to get back to his feet here but Mannion is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tournament's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mannion has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tournament has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I would not like to be Tournament right now.
Tournament showing good submission defense here.
Mannion biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tournament wants to get back to his feet.
Mannion biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tournament is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Qfc Tournament dominated that round.
That's time! Mannion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tournament closes the distance and pushes Mannion back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mannion's brow.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Mannion shrugs off.
Mannion wants to get back to striking at distance but Tournament won't allow it.
Mannion decides to pull guard.
Tournament avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mannion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tournament manages to get himself to full guard.
Mannion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mannion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mannion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannion working the body and head with strikes.
Tournament wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mannion controlling the position from side mount.
Tournament taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tournament is looking to get back to his feet here but Mannion is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tournament's back.
Mannion is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tournament is trying to get back to his feet but Mannion has full control of the position and if anything, Tournament has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tournament is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mannion.
Mannion has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tournament has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament is trying to stand back up.
Tournament is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mannion scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tournament is looking for a way out.
Tournament is trying to get back to his feet but Mannion has full control of the position and if anything, Tournament has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Tournament right now.
Tournament wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mannion is looking for the choke from the back position but Tournament is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rylee Mannion dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tournament moves in looking to clinch but Mannion pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Tournament. No joy for Mannion on that attempt.
Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tournament closes the distance and pushes Mannion back into the cage.
Mannion is looking to control Tournament's arms but Tournament gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mannion has his back to the cage.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Qfc Tournament seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mannion is working for takedown but Tournament is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament stops a takedown attempt from Mannion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mannion.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament lands a damaging elbow.
Mannion blocks the elbow strike.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion tries to pull guard but Tournament forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mannion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tournament walks away with a smile on his face. Mannion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tournament tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qfc Tournament is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tournament closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Mannion takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Mannion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mannion dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Mannion blocks an elbow strike.
Mannion blocks the elbow strike.
Mannion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tournament pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Mannion in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannion is trying to break the clinch but Tournament is controlling him.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mannion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mannion gets control of Tournament's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mannion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mannion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tournament wants to stand back up but Mannion manages to pass into side control.
Mannion trying to control the action but Tournament is working from the bottom.
Mannion landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tournament is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tournament taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tournament is trying to buck Mannion off.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mannion is trying to get an arm triangle but Tournament is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qfc Tournament comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tournament 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qfc Tournament!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jach Bresnar (ranked 2902 p4p, 2173 weight class) and Julian Rivera (ranked 363 p4p, 281 weight class). Julian Rivera struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165
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170
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jach Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bresnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Bresnar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Bresnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bresnar sizes up Rivera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera with the counter takedown but Bresnar avoids it easily.
Bresnar moves into the clinch.
Rivera jumps guard but Bresnar stands there with Rivera around his waist. Rivera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bresnar breaks from the clinch.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Bresnar.
Bresnar throws a leg kick but Rivera sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar throws out a powerful jab.
Bresnar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bresnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rivera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Rivera is rocked!
Bresnar throws a quick inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rivera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bresnar has managed to clinch.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Bresnar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rivera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bresnar walks away with a smile on his face. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jach Bresnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Rivera.
Nice sprawl there from Bresnar as Rivera shoots in.
Bresnar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Bresnar. Beautiful body shot.
Bresnar wants to slow Rivera down by chopping away at his legs.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Bresnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jach Bresnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bresnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar looks to land a body kick but Rivera moved away.
Rivera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by Bresnar's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bresnar drops Rivera with a big left hand! Rivera is injured, injured bad! Bresnar jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jach Bresnar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Lloyd (ranked 2311 p4p, 2830 weight class) and Chito Jacare Salazar (ranked 295 p4p, 352 weight class). Lloyd comes to the cage accompanied by Woke up this Morning- Alabama 3. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chito Jacare Salazar !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salazar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salazar looks for a takedown but Lloyd sprawls well.
Lloyd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lloyd cracks Salazar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lloyd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lloyd tests Salazar 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lloyd lands with a right hand.
Salazar tries for a takedown but Lloyd circles away easily
and Lloyd counters with a two punch combo.
Salazar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar scores with a takedown into Lloyd's guard.
Salazar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lloyd is looking to stand up but Salazar isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar chips away with some ground and pound.
Salazar controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar chips away with some ground and pound.
Lloyd wants to stand but Salazar is controlling the position.
Salazar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lloyd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salazar controls the pace.
Salazar working some strikes from top position.
Lloyd keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
Salazar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lloyd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Salazar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lloyd keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salazar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salazar works over Lloyd with some ground and pound from guard.
Salazar looking to pass the guard.
Lloyd wants to stand and escape but Salazar is having none of it.
Salazar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lloyd is looking to stand up but Salazar isn't so interested in that idea.
Salazar works over Lloyd with some ground and pound from guard.
Salazar stops Lloyd from standing up.
Salazar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salazar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salazar stops Lloyd from standing up.
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Lloyd is keeping the position.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Lloyd is keeping the position.
Salazar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Salazar 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.
Salazar prevents Lloyd from getting back to his feet.
Salazar lands a couple of elbows.
Lloyd wants to get back to his feet but Salazar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salazar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punch Out Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Salazar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salazar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salazar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lloyd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salazar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
 Lloyd is rocked!
Salazar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Lloyd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salazar arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lloyd's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chito Jacare Salazar !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo De Vinci (ranked 2753 p4p, 2907 weight class) and James Murray (ranked 360 p4p, 376 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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7 - 2 - 0 |
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197
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo De Vinci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Murray!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray is looking to clinch but De Vinci is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from De Vinci misses the target.
A swing and a miss from De Vinci.
A cross from De Vinci lands.
 It looks like James Murray has been cut.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Oh, that's a big right hand from De Vinci and Murray goes tumbling to the canvas! De Vinci follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Murray is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray tries to get to full guard but De Vinci has control of the leg.
Murray is still in real trouble! Can De Vinci finish him?
Murray is still trying to improve position.
Murray seems to have recovered his senses.
De Vinci decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vinci drops Murray with a big left hand and mounts him. Murray is in big trouble!
Murray wants to control but De Vinci is having none of it.
Murray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Murray holds on to De Vinci around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
De Vinci trying to control but Murray is having none of it.
Murray tries to hold on but De Vinci postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray can't escape the position.
Murray wants to control but De Vinci is having none of it.
Murray is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murray wants to hold on but De Vinci pushes him away.
De Vinci stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Vinci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray throws out a counter right but De Vinci avoids it with no problem.
De Vinci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up James Murray's cut even more.
De Vinci takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from De Vinci misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Vinci catches Murray napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Murray to the canvas!
De Vinci stands and steps away. Murray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
De Vinci lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Murray head around and knocks him out cold! De Vinci hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo De Vinci!
Our winner, Leonardo De Vinci, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliz Gracie (ranked 1343 p4p, 2445 weight class) and Fits Miz (ranked 185 p4p, 317 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Godzilla- Eminem & Juice Wrld. Miz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Somebody That I Used To Know (80s remix). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliz Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fits Miz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Miz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miz sprawls well. Miz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Miz, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Miz against the cage but Miz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie prevents Miz from improving his position.
Miz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Miz gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miz has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie prevents Miz from improving his position.
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Miz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm very proud of myself for this win, my last fight wasn't the best result I could get, but this time I got my second win over Fits Miz, just like I wanted. I proved im the better man and he can stop his trash talking on buzz, he talked about my country, said alot of bad things, glad I got this win'.
In defeat, Fits Miz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Let me start off by saying sorry to anyone who was offended by what I said before the fight, I knew it was wrong, but I needed a reaction, something to give me some sort of edge. Eliz is a great fighter, no doubt about it, we've both been here for a while, and I have nothing but respect for him.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hinski Grang (ranked 771 p4p, 2683 weight class) and Jeremy Scott (ranked 112 p4p, 348 weight class). Grang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is JID - Ed, Edd & Eddy. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
222
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27
186
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Counter fighter
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hinski Grang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Grang.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grang defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grang sprawls well. Grang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Grang.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Grang is looking to counter punch.
Scott shoots and misses
enabling Grang to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grang has one foot on Scott's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Scott closes the distance and clinches up with Grang, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes Grang against the cage but Grang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grang leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Grang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scott looks for a takedown but Grang sprawls well.
Grang is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
It looked like Grang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Grang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scott.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hinski Grang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grang stuffs the takedown.
Grang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Scott.
Scott gets a double leg takedown into Grang's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grang's head.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
Grang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Grang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Grang blocks nicely.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Scott distracts Grang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Scott lands a couple of elbows.
Scott is working Grang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott postures up in Grang's guard and throws a big left but Grang blocks it.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Scott is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grang.
Scott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grang gets caught napping as Scott dives in and scores a takedown. Grang manages to retain guard.
Grang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Grang wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Grang blocks nicely.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Grang wriggles free and stands up.
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grang pinned against the cage. Grang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries for a takedown but Grang circles away easily
enabling Grang to counter with a crisp jab.
Grang stuffs the takedown.
Grang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
Hinski Grang is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott shoots and misses
and Grang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Hinski Grang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Grang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Grang to counter with a crisp jab.
Grang slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
Jeremy Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott in side control lands a decent elbow.
Scott working the strikes but Grang uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Grang is looking to escape.
Grang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott.
Grang is trying to stand.
Scott misses with a head shot. Grang uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hinski Grang clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Grang.
Grang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries for a takedown but Grang circles away easily
and Grang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grang manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scott tries for a takedown but Grang circles away easily
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grang enables Scott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Scott off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Grang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scott is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grang swivels and escapes.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grang defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Grang counter with a right hand.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
letting Grang counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Grang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hinski Grang had his way with Jeremy Scott in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Scott.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scott is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grang sprawls well. Grang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeremy Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Grang misses the target.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Grang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries for a takedown but Grang circles away easily
and Grang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scott shoots and misses
and Grang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt
and Grang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Grang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Grang counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grang counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hinski Grang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hinski Grang!
Hinski Grang retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Hinski Grang rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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