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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snapple Grapple (ranked 2830 p4p, 23300 weight class) and Jimmy Wynns Jr (ranked 279 p4p, 480 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Snapple Grapple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Wynns Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wynns Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wynns Jr wants to clinch up but Grapple keeps it at a distance.
Grapple misses with a hook.
Grapple looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grapple lands an overhand right.
Grapple gets the takedown into side control.
Wynns Jr throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Grapple tries to advance position but instead Wynns Jr slips a leg back in to half guard.
Grapple winds up and cracks Wynns Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grapple is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grapple is working for a kimura but Wynns Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Wynns Jr wants to control but Grapple is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wynns Jr defending well though.
Grapple lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wynns Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grapple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wynns Jr keeps working.
Grapple lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grapple is looking to advance position but Wynns Jr won't allow it.
Grapple scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grapple looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wynns Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wynns Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Wynns Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Grapple working over Wynns Jr with some ground and pound. Wynns Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grapple working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wynns Jr's thigh. Wynns Jr counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Grapple looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grapple trying to control but Wynns Jr is working from the bottom.
Grapple passes Wynns Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wynns Jr is just riding it out for now. Grapple eventually gives up the hold.
Wynns Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wynns Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grapple.
Grapple throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wynns Jr tries to kick Grapple off but Grapple keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grapple is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grapple is keen to just control but Wynns Jr is a slippery customer.
Grapple wants to pass the guard but Wynns Jr is defending well.
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.
Grapple landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grapple 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.
Grapple not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grapple is looking to pass Wynns Jr's guard but actually Wynns Jr recovers to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grapple keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wynns Jr's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snapple Grapple dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wynns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Wynns Jr wants to clinch
and Grapple counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wynns Jr won't be happy with that.
Grapple landing a few strikes.
Grapple grinds an elbow into Wynns Jr's temple.
Grapple tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wynns Jr's legs.
Grapple trying to control the position but Wynns Jr is working away.
Grapple is trying to ground and pound but Wynns Jr uses the momentary lack of control by Grapple to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grapple connects with a nice short shot to Wynns Jr's temple.
Grapple prevents Wynns Jr from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grapple lands a nice short elbow.
Grapple thows a huge punch but Wynns Jr dodges it nicely.
Grapple missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wynns Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grapple.
Grapple tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wynns Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grapple 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.
Grapple is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grapple prevents Wynns Jr from improving his position.
Grapple prevents Wynns Jr from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grapple thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grapple thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wynns Jr's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grapple connects with a nice short shot to Wynns Jr's temple.
Grapple controlling the action here.
Grapple missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grapple takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wynns Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grapple is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wynns Jr can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple trying to control from half guard but Wynns Jr is working away.
Grapple wants to free his trapped foot but Wynns Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wynns Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grapple scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grapple trying to control the action but Wynns Jr is working from the bottom.
Wynns Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grapple scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grapple is trying to work for a kimura but Wynns Jr is defending well.
Grapple frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Grapple connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grapple looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Grapple has control of Wynns Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wynns Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grapple lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wynns Jr is rocked!
Grapple trying to control but Wynns Jr is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grapple unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snapple Grapple dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grapple closes the distance and clinches.
Wynns Jr breaks from the clinch.
Jimmy Wynns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grapple has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grapple fails to land.
Grapple throws a punch but it's blocked by Wynns Jr.
Grapple pushes Wynns Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grapple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wynns Jr smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grapple ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grapple no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynns Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wynns Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Grapple has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple drops back looking for a leg! Wynns Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wynns Jr manages to kick Grapple off! Grapple jumps back into Wynns Jr's guard.
Grapple throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wynns Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wynns Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Wynns Jr, not yet.
Wynns Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Grapple trying to control but Wynns Jr is working from the bottom.
Grapple won't allow Wynns Jr to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grapple wants to control from the top but Wynns Jr keeps moving.
Grapple won't allow Wynns Jr to get back to his feet.
Grapple cracks Wynns Jr with a solid left hand.
Wynns Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grapple cracks Wynns Jr with a solid left hand.
Grapple sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wynns Jr's guard.
Grapple working the head and body with strikes.
Grapple working the head and body with strikes.
Wynns Jr wants to improve his position but Grapple is controlling well.
Wynns Jr is pressing down on Grapple's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grapple working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wynns Jr's head.
Grapple stands up over Wynns Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wynns Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snapple Grapple overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grapple advances to half guard.
Snapple Grapple is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Grapple is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grapple thows a huge punch but Wynns Jr dodges it nicely.
Grapple takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grapple is working for a kimura but Wynns Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grapple content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grapple seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wynns Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Jimmy Wynns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grapple works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snapple Grapple showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grapple has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snapple Grapple!
Snapple Grapple very nearly forgot to thank UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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