PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Chico Grande (ranked 203 p4p, 27 weight class) and Nebojša Brynjar (ranked 1310 p4p, 133 weight class). Grande comes to the cage accompanied by Dead By Dawn by Deicide . This should be fireworks!

Chico Grande
vs
Brynjar

165 cm
30
145 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

170 cm
31
144 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Chico Grande!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nebojša Brynjar!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Grande misses.
Brynjar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brynjar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brynjar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grande.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick from Brynjar.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brynjar connects with a jab.
Brynjar thumps Grande with a low kick.
Grande scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Brynjar.
Brynjar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grande.
Brynjar misses the jab.
Brynjar ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Brynjar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brynjar ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Brynjar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande scores with a leg kick.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Brynjar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brynjar. Brynjar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brynjar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grande.
Brynjar misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brynjar.
Grande slips a jab and a cross from Brynjar.
Brynjar blocks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Brynjar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Brynjar has closed the distance and engaged Grande in a clinch.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brynjar misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Brynjar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande keeps control of Brynjar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.

Brynjar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brynjar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grande scores with a decent looking hook.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.
Grande lands with a straight right. Brynjar didn't see that one coming.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Brynjar.
Brynjar misses with a left hand
and Grande makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brynjar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brynjar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brynjar is looking to land body kicks.
Grande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brynjar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Grande has managed to clinch.
Brynjar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Brynjar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brynjar walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Grande slips a jab from Brynjar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande scores with a leg kick.
Brynjar digs a good hook to Grande's body.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brynjar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grande manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grande throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grande tests Brynjar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brynjar throws a counter combo.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande catches Brynjar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brynjar slips under a jab.
Grande is looking to clinch.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brynjar throws out the jab.
Grande lands a jab to the nose.
Grande thuds a left hand into Brynjar's body.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Brynjar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brynjar connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brynjar walks into a stiff left hand from Grande.
Grande throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brynjar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Grande. That snapped Brynjar's head back.
A low kick from Grande misses
and Brynjar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brynjar.
Grande is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Brynjar moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Brynjar is looking to clinch but Grande is avoiding it.

Grande instigates a clinch.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brynjar is looking to break free of the clinch but Grande has double underhooks.

Brynjar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brynjar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grande.

Grande fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brynjar, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Brynjar.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brynjar backwards.
Brynjar tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande tries a body shot but Brynjar blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Brynjar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brynjar counters with a body kick.
Grande scores with a nice strike.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.

Grande forces Brynjar back against the cage and clinches.
Brynjar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Brynjar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brynjar tries to break free but Grande pushes him back against the cage.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brynjar can do to turn this around?
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Brynjar backwards.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande pushes Brynjar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Brynjar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brynjar stalling.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brynjar is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brynjar or not.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Brynjar takes a shot to the head.
Brynjar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brynjar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grande pushes Brynjar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brynjar prevents a body shot from Grande.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Brynjar controls the action.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande gets through Brynjar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brynjar fails to land.
Brynjar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.

Brynjar breaks from the clinch.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Grande.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brynjar takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Brynjar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Nebojša Brynjar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brynjar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Grande clinches.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brynjar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande misses with some punches.
Brynjar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brynjar throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande misses with some punches.
Brynjar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grande up against the cage.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Brynjar misses with some punches.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brynjar fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brynjar slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brynjar.
Grande keeps control of Brynjar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brynjar tries to circle away but Grande has him pinned against the cage.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brynjar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grande tries a body shot but Brynjar blocks it.
Brynjar tries to break free but Grande pushes him back against the cage.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Brynjar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Brynjar lands with a short shot to the head.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brynjar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brynjar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brynjar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brynjar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grande working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brynjar throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Brynjar scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Brynjar controls the action.
A short right from Brynjar on the inside.
Brynjar takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Brynjar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brynjar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brynjar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Brynjar controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Brynjar's ribcage. Brynjar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Brynjar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Grande.

Grande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grande tries a body shot but Brynjar blocks it.
Grande digs a right hand into Brynjar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brynjar's gas tank.
Brynjar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Brynjar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Brynjar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brynjar prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande gets through Brynjar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brynjar blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brynjar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Grande - that landed with a thud.
Brynjar tries to break free but Grande pushes him back against the cage.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Brynjar's ribcage. Brynjar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
A body shot lands from Grande.
Brynjar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Brynjar.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Brynjar controls the action.
Brynjar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Grande.
Grande cracks Brynjar with a nice body shot.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande works on Brynjar's body with a couple of short punches.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Brynjar's ribcage. Brynjar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.

Brynjar is rocked!
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Brynjar's head.
Brynjar is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
A right hand to the body from Grande.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brynjar! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grande is unloading with more strikes now! Brynjar drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande retains his featherweight title!
Jesus Chico Grande made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.