PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Eddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Grant has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Karl Eddard's chin.

Eddard
vs
Grant

194 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Eddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ted Grant!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eddard dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Eddard in the body.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Eddard blocks a head kick by Grant.
Good shot there by Eddard.
Eddard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Eddard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grant lands with a shot to the body.
Eddard punishes Grant's body with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eddard.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eddard.
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!
Eddard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Ted Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eddard tries to counter with a takedown but Grant is quick to defend against it.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Eddard moved out of range nicely.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Eddard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eddard.
Grant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Eddard sizes up Grant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Eddard tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grant stuffs the takedown attempt from Eddard. Eddard gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a double jab.
Eddard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grant sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eddard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eddard.
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Eddard avoids it.
Eddard darts in looking for a takedown but Grant gets double underhooks and turns Eddard into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Eddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant moves out of range as Eddard strikes.
Eddard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.
Eddard looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Grant has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Eddard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.

Eddard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eddard lands in his opponent's guard.
Eddard sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddard wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
Eddard is working hard here to advance position.
Eddard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eddard is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Eddard trying to move into half guard but instead Grant has managed to sweep!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eddard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grant trying to control but Eddard is working from the bottom.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Eddard.
Grant wants to control from the top but Eddard keeps moving.
Grant postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ted Grant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eddard.
Eddard misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Eddard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eddard.
Ted Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant throws a head kick but Eddard moves out of range.
Eddard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eddard throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Eddard if he has to take too many more of those.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Eddard throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Grant throws a head kick that half lands.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Despite the aggression on Grant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grant defending well as Eddard loads up on a big left hand.
Eddard sets himself, and Grant steps forward looking for the clinch! Eddard avoids it this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Eddard. That snapped Grant's head back.
Grant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eddard backs up against the cage.
Eddard misses the jab.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eddard throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eddard lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eddard takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.

Eddard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eddard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eddard landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Eddard tries to score with some ground and pound. Grant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Grant seems a little lost for a moment, as Eddard dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eddard landing strikes.
Grant is being controlled here.
The strikes coming from Eddard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eddard throws an elbow but Grant slips to the side and avoids it well.
Eddard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eddard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grant some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grant is looking for a sweep.
Eddard misses with the ground and pound.
Eddard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Grant tries to buck Eddard off but Eddard is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eddard working the strikes but Grant uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Eddard lands strikes from half guard.
Eddard wants to take a breather but Grant is having none of it.
Eddard not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eddard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grant's hands.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Eddard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Grant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eddard looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Jab from Eddard.
Ted Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eddard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Eddard 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. 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.

Grant needs to keep his hands up - Eddard had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Eddard scores with a shot to the body.
Grant throws a series of punches but Eddard avoids them all with ease.
Eddard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grant defends well and Eddard ends up having to push Grant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eddard scores with a three punch combo!

Grant is rocked!
Eddard works Grant's body with a nice hook.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Eddard finish him?
Eddard fakes the body blow, causing Grant to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Grant goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Eddard!