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CSW 027 Finyard vs Grant PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Davidson (ranked 7761 p4p, 551 weight class) and Youkou Oonishi (ranked 25374 p4p, 618 weight class). Youkou Oonishi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Youkou Oonishi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oonishi moves into the clinch.
Oonishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidson misses with a takedown attempt - Oonishi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oonishi drives through and clinches with Davidson against the cage.
Davidson has had enough of the clinch but Oonishi keeps him there for the moment.
Davidson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oonishi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davidson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oonishi clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oonishi breaks the clinch.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
Oonishi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oonishi takes the fight into the clinch.
Oonishi breaks the clinch.
Oonishi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oonishi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oonishi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davidson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oonishi somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davidson is defended easily by Oonishi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oonishi tries a head kick but it misses.
Oonishi rushes Davidson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oonishi prevents Davidson from breaking the clinch.
Oonishi lands with a left to the head.
Oonishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davidson can't break the clinch.
Oonishi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davidson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davidson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oonishi swivels and escapes.
Oonishi wants to counter with a clinch but Davidson pushes him away.
Davidson works over Oonishi's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson clinches.
Oonishi jumps into guard, dragging Davidson to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to stand but Oonishi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oonishi has Davidson pulled in close to control his posture.
Oonishi working a defensive guard here.
Oonishi wants to get back to his feet but Davidson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from Oonishi.
Davidson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davidson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oonishi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Oonishi is looking for a kimura but Davidson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oonishi to get the leverage.
Davidson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Davidson is defending against the submission attempts here by Oonishi.
Oonishi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Davidson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Youkou Oonishi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oonishi has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Oonishi.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Oonishi tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oonishi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davidson on his heels. He'll look to pass Davidson's guard now, I'm sure.
Oonishi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davidson is trying to escape the position but Oonishi is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson is looking for a sweep.
Davidson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Oonishi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson can't escape the position.
Davidson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oonishi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davidson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oonishi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davidson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oonishi is taking a breather. Davidson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Davidson is looking to get back to is feet but Oonishi passes into side control.
Davidson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oonishi working the head with strikes.
Oonishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson being controlled for a moment.
Davidson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oonishi just content to control the position.
Oonishi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davidson, who protects the arm well.
Oonishi tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
Oonishi tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
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.
Oonishi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Davidson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oonishi throws a sloppy head kick and Davidson moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Davidson does no damage.
Oonishi wants to counter with a clinch but Davidson pushes him away.
Davidson tries to clinch but Oonishi moves out of range.
Oonishi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Davidson.
Davidson tries to clinch there but Oonishi circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Youkou Oonishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Davidson fails to land the takedown.
Davidson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davidson goes for a double leg but Oonishi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oonishi continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oonishi instigates a clinch.
Oonishi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Davidson struggles to land a body shot inside as Oonishi controls his hands.
Davidson is pressed up against the cage. Oonishi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davidson down to the mat. Davidson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson tries to clinch but Oonishi moves out of range.
Oonishi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oonishi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Oonishi blocks the low kick.
Oonishi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davidson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oonishi scores with a takedown into Davidson's guard.
Davidson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oonishi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Davidson missing with knees to the body.
Oonishi lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oonishi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davidson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oonishi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davidson wants to control the position but Oonishi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Oonishi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Davidson.
Oonishi prevents Davidson from improving his position.
Oonishi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oonishi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidson wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oonishi forces Davidson back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Youkou Oonishi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oonishi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youkou Oonishi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raquel Juarez (ranked 4980 p4p, 609 weight class) and Enzo Makaronelli (ranked 4952 p4p, 607 weight class). Enzo Makaronelli has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Raquel Juarez's chin.
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174 lbs
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raquel Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Makaronelli!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaronelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaronelli is looking for the big counter here.
Raquel Juarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juarez with a poor takedown
and Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Makaronelli working hard to break the clinch.
Juarez decides to pull guard.
Juarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makaronelli throws a big right hand that misses.
Makaronelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juarez working for a triangle but Makaronelli defends it easily.
Makaronelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makaronelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Makaronelli might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Makaronelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makaronelli defends well.
Juarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makaronelli tries to stand but Juarez is controlling from the bottom.
Juarez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Makaronelli escapes and throws Juarez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Juarez is looking for a sweep.
Makaronelli taking a breather here.
Makaronelli working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Juarez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Makaronelli is staying active underneath Juarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juarez is working for a kimura but Makaronelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Makaronelli looking for submissions off his back.
Makaronelli tries to get to full guard but Juarez has control of the leg.
Makaronelli wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juarez trying to control from half guard but Makaronelli is working away.
Makaronelli gets back to full guard.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaronelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makaronelli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raquel Juarez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Makaronelli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Juarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Makaronelli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Juarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makaronelli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makaronelli stays in close to Juarez's body and controls the position.
Makaronelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Makaronelli is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaronelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juarez is trying to maintain the position but Makaronelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Makaronelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Juarez wants to control but Makaronelli is keeping busy.
Juarez is looking for a sweep. Makaronelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Enzo Makaronelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makaronelli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Juarez is looking to clinch but Makaronelli is avoiding it.
And Makaronelli tries to counter it with a takedown but Juarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makaronelli gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez manages to get to full guard.
Juarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Makaronelli passes into half guard.
Makaronelli decides to return to a standing position.
Makaronelli stuffs the takedown attempt from Juarez. Juarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Makaronelli gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Makaronelli.
Juarez jumps guard but Makaronelli stands there with Juarez around his waist. Juarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raquel Juarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaronelli manages to pull guard.
Makaronelli manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Makaronelli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juarez is trying to drag Makaronelli to the mat but Makaronelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Makaronelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juarez avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli successfully pulls guard.
Makaronelli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Juarez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Juarez has Makaronelli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makaronelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makaronelli pulls Juarez into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaronelli managing to control the position.
Makaronelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juarez trying to control but Makaronelli is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Makaronelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Juarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makaronelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juarez somewhat.
Juarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Juarez trying to control the position.
Juarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makaronelli manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaronelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaronelli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Makaronelli manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Juarez is looking to clinch but Makaronelli is avoiding it.
Juarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Raquel Juarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makaronelli stuffs the takedown attempt from Juarez. Juarez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raquel Juarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaronelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makaronelli wants it to stay on the feet.
Juarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaronelli's waist but Makaronelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juarez off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Juarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Makaronelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juarez has him pressed against the cage.
Makaronelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Makaronelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makaronelli is trying to push Juarez away but Juarez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Juarez tries to pull guard but Makaronelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Juarez drops back down to his feet.
Juarez drags the fight down to the ground.
Makaronelli throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
Makaronelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makaronelli is aware though and is defending well.
Juarez is trying to hold Makaronelli in close to prevent damage but Makaronelli has managed to pass into half guard.
Makaronelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juarez wants to improve his position but Makaronelli is controlling well.
Juarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makaronelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makaronelli's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez not allowing Makaronelli to control his hands.
Juarez is looking to control Makaronelli but Makaronelli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Makaronelli fending off the submission attempt from Juarez.
Makaronelli tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You can see the frustration on Makaronelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Makaronelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makaronelli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Clack (ranked 1633 p4p, 217 weight class) and Nick Cave (ranked 4529 p4p, 513 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
29 - 27 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Clack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cave with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clack to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Nick Cave has been cut.
Clack bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clack working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Clack trying to control the position but Cave is working away.
Clack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cave isn't going anywhere.
Cave is not content to let Clack control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clack in side control, throwing shots but Cave defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave is trying to improve his position.
Clack working the strikes but Cave uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cave is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clack looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clack 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.
Clack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cave has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clack is working away from the top position though.
Clack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clack missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clack sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clack wants to take a breather but Cave is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clack wants to pass the guard but Cave is defending well.
Clack throwing shots but Cave is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cave tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Clack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenny Clack!
A victorious Kenny Clack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nick Cave was interviewed post fight and said 'im not gonna retire yet, but i started considering retirement'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Malatesta (ranked 3721 p4p, 132 weight class) and Ragnar Lotbrook (ranked 4409 p4p, 154 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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278 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessandro Malatesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragnar Lotbrook!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotbrook fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malatesta sprawls well initially but Lotbrook persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lotbrook prevents Malatesta from improving his position.
Lotbrook wants to control but Malatesta is keeping him busy.
Malatesta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malatesta is working hard here to advance position.
Malatesta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malatesta.
Lotbrook wants to control from the top but Malatesta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook stopping the sweep attempt from Malatesta.
Malatesta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lotbrook's guard.
Malatesta looking to pass the guard.
Lotbrook is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malatesta defends well.
Malatesta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malatesta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malatesta lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malatesta lands a couple of digs.
Lotbrook is rocked!
Malatesta stands up over Lotbrook, holding on to his feet. Malatesta throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Lotbrook is out cold! Malatesta lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alessandro Malatesta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denton Daley (ranked 1790 p4p, 235 weight class) and Hervoton Appi (ranked 3596 p4p, 425 weight class). Daley comes to the cage accompanied by Heathens- Twenty One Pilots. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denton Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hervoton Appi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley throws an overhand right that lands on Appi's shoulder, as Appi tries to avoid the shot.
Daley lands the left hand.
Appi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Appi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Appi lands a nice shot to the body.
Appi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Appi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Appi misses with a left hand
and Daley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Appi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daley back to the cage. Appi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Appi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daley. Daley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Appi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daley slips under a jab.
Appi misses with a low kick.
Daley throwing a counter right hand but Appi manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Appi darts in and clinches Daley up against the cage.
Appi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Appi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daley lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Appi.
Daley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Appi.
Daley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Appi's corner calls for a 1-2. Appi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Daley.
Daley misses with the combination.
Appi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daley. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Appi misses with a hook
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Appi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daley misses with a lunging right hand
and Appi counters with a three punch combo that has Daley backing up. Daley nods at Appi to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice combination there by Appi.
It looks like Denton Daley has been cut.
Daley throws a big shot that misses.
Daley blocks a jab.
Appi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Appi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Appi throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Daley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Appi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Appi counters with a series of strikes. Daley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Appi connects with a crisp jab.
Hervoton Appi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Appi misses with a hook
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daley catches Appi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Appi is rocked!
Appi gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Daley points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Appi wakes up just in time to hear Daley thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denton Daley!
Denton Daley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Speed (ranked 2869 p4p, 332 weight class) and Leon Valentine (ranked 3906 p4p, 427 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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43
287 lbs
31 - 25 - 0 |
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28
265 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Speed.
It looks like Leon Valentine has been cut.
Tyson Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed lands a jab-cross combination.
Speed lands a big head kick that sends Valentine tumbling to the mat! Speed takes a step backwards and waves Valentine back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Valentine is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed throws a powerful right kick. Valentine tried to block low but the kick was high! Valentine was taken right off of his feet! Speed jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tyson Speed!
Tyson Speed really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ballzonya (ranked 1271 p4p, 195 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 2847 p4p, 401 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Ballzonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballzonya slips a jab from McCormick.
Ballzonya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCormick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ballzonya has time to react.
Ballzonya just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballzonya looks to score with a jab to the body but McCormick is just out of range.
McCormick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCormick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCormick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ballzonya doesn't seem bothered though.
Ballzonya with a hook.
McCormick clobbers Ballzonya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCormick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ballzonya looks to score with a jab to the body but McCormick is just out of range.
McCormick throws a solid leg kick but Ballzonya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCormick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - McCormick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCormick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ballzonya takes one on the button.
Ballzonya is rocked!
Harry Ballzonya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballzonya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCormick.
Ballzonya throws a jab when McCormick was well out of range.
McCormick looks to land a left hand but Ballzonya moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Ballzonya misses
and McCormick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ballzonya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCormick.
Ballzonya cracks a nice hook into McCormick's ribs.
McCormick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ballzonya is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCormick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballzonya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballzonya scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCormick in his tracks.
McCormick throws a body kick that misses
and Ballzonya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ballzonya pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCormick is out of range and Ballzonya settles back down.
McCormick throws a body shot but no joy.
Ballzonya throws a right hand that misses
and McCormick counters with a stiff right hand.
Ballzonya throws a body punch but McCormick moves out of range.
McCormick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ballzonya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCormick manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick ducks under a wild hook from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by McCormick.
McCormick with a nice cross.
McCormick throws a lazy right hand but Ballzonya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballzonya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCormick circles away quickly and effectively.
McCormick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCormick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ballzonya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ballzonya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ballzonya lands a head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ballzonya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ballzonya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCormick slips a jab and a cross from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya walks into a left hand.
Ballzonya walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ballzonya.
Ballzonya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ballzonya gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McCormick gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny McCormick!
Kenny McCormick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zackary Finyard (ranked 2304 p4p, 110 weight class) and Manus Grant (ranked 1913 p4p, 88 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Finyard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Your pussy's glued to a building on fire. Grant has chosen Thunderstruck - AC/DC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zackary Finyard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manus Grant!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant lands a jab to the nose.
Finyard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grant sprawls well initially but Finyard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grant is trying is best to control the position here.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Finyard has control of the leg.
Finyard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Grant's thigh. Grant counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Finyard wanted to stand there but Grant had control of the position.
Finyard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Finyard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Finyard is working Grant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grant wants to improve his position but instead Finyard has moved into half guard.
Grant trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Finyard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Finyard is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Finyard working the head and body with strikes.
Finyard controlling the action here.
Grant won't allow Finyard to pass to mount.
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.
Grant has one foot on Finyard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Finyard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grant quickly recovers to half guard.
Finyard controlling the action here.
Grant is doing well to control the position and prevent Finyard from advancing to side control.
Finyard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finyard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finyard's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard wants to control his opponent's hands but Grant gets his hands free.
Finyard can't escape the position.
Finyard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grant gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Finyard dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finyard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Finyard's head but Finyard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finyard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finyard closes the distance and clinches.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Finyard is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finyard tries to pull guard but Grant holds him up against the cage and eventually Finyard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
Grant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finyard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finyard shoots for a double leg takedown but Grant sprawls well. He's pushed Finyard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grant throws a jab when Finyard was well out of range.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Finyard is just out of range.
Finyard is looking for a counter combo.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Grant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finyard tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Grant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Finyard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Finyard persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.
Finyard shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finyard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finyard avoids the head kick by Grant.
A jab from Finyard finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Finyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Finyard has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Grant lands a body shot.
Finyard is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finyard manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Finyard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finyard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finyard prevents Grant from standing back up.
Grant wants to get back to full guard but Finyard has mounted him!
Finyard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grant can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant is working to get back to half guard.
Finyard scoring with strikes but Grant is staying in there.
Finyard lands with some strikes.
Grant is squirming around, avoiding Finyard's attempts to control the action.
Grant tries to reverse the position but Finyard maintains control.
Finyard has control of Grant's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grant regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Finyard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grant is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to hold on but Finyard postures up.
Grant taking shots to the head.
Grant can't escape the position.
Grant wants to control but Finyard is having none of it.
Grant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Finyard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet but Grant is holding on tight.
Finyard goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grant turns into him and now he's in Finyard's guard.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet but Grant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Finyard wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finyard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grant trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard dominated that second round.
That's time! Finyard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grant lands a jab to Finyard's midsection.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finyard moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Finyard shoots in.
Zackary Finyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finyard is able to avoid easily.
Finyard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grant throws a leg kick but Finyard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grant throws a body punch but Finyard moves out of range.
Finyard closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Finyard pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Finyard moves out of range easily.
Finyard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Finyard tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finyard tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Grant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Grant misses
and Finyard counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Finyard shoots in.
Finyard shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finyard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finyard is rocked!
Finyard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finyard.
Finyard blocks a head kick by Grant.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finyard moves away.
Finyard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant throws a lazy head kick
and Finyard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Finyard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finyard throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely.
Grant looking for a sweep. Not yet Grant, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to stand up but Finyard is controlling him.
Grant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet.
Grant is looking to take a break and control but Finyard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finyard trying to control here.
Grant trying to advance position but Finyard counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finyard is adopting a defensive guard.
Finyard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finyard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Grant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Finyard, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Finyard blocks the leg kick.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Finyard saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
Our winner, Manus Grant, 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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