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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grady Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Moran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Moran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grady Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Moran!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James Moran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Moran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moran gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moran is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders wants to control but Moran is keeping busy.
Moran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saunders.
Saunders controlling Moran's posture.
Saunders manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Moran tightens his grip and picks Saunders up, before dumping him to the ground. Saunders manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moran content to stall in guard here.
Saunders looking for a sweep. Not yet Saunders, not yet.
Saunders seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saunders throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Moran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saunders is trying to keep Moran in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saunders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moran pinned against the cage. Moran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moran tries to land a front kick but Saunders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moran feints and as Saunders raises his hands in defense, Moran changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saunders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saunders being controlled here, momentarily.
Moran is fighting to break Saunders's control of his arms but Saunders is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moran looking to pass the guard.
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.
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saunders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Moran from controlling successfully.
James Moran has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moran as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Moran misses.
Moran drives through with a takedown into Saunders's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders pulls Moran in close to his closed guard and prevents Moran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moran wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Moran dominated that round.
That's time! Saunders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moran looks to land a combination but Saunders avoids it well.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Moran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saunders avoids a kick to the body.
Moran avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick by Moran misses
and Saunders counters by moving into the clinch.
Saunders lands a left hand.
Saunders is looking to control Moran's arms but Moran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saunders has his back to the cage.
Moran works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Saunders is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moran is trying to maintain the position but Saunders is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moran pushes Saunders off looking to stand but Saunders dives back in and keeps control.
Saunders controlling the action here.
Moran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders prevents Moran from standing back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Grady Saunders wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Moran is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saunders's half guard.
Saunders trying to control but Moran postures up.
Saunders controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is looking to control Moran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Saunders tries to roll over but Moran keeps him under control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saunders regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moran.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Moran from controlling successfully.
Saunders is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saunders.
Moran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saunders quickly recovers to half guard.
Moran with the ground and pound but Saunders uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Saunders wants to sweep here but Moran controlling him for the moment.
Moran is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders looking to control.
Saunders is really struggling to control Moran but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Moran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Moran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Moran wants to take a breather but Saunders is having none of it.
Moran wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Saunders uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Moran trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders is trying to control the position but Moran postures up.
Moran preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moran postures up.
Moran trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Moran was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moran has managed to clinch.
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moran throws a sloppy head kick
and Saunders holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saunders is struggling to control the position.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Moran turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moran wants to control for a moment but Saunders uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Saunders is doing well to control the position and prevent Moran from advancing to side control.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Moran wants to take a breather but Saunders is having none of it.
Moran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as Moran sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders regains full guard. Nicely done.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Moran trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saunders is trying to control the position but Moran postures up.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moran's guard.
Moran working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Moran.
Saunders tries to clinch up but Moran circles away and keeps his distance.
Moran shoots in and bounces Saunders off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moran stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Saunders working a defensive guard here.
Saunders is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moran is looking to work some ground and pound but Saunders has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Moran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moran 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Moran!
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energy
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