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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between New Breed One (ranked 612 p4p, 402 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 33 p4p, 21 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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168 cm
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15 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grandis as he avoids it easily.
Grandis moves into range and clinches up with One.
One gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grandis regains guard.
One wants to pass the guard but Grandis is keeping the position.
Grandis trying to control the position.
Grandis keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Grandis keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One cracks Grandis with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One controlling from the top position.
One postures up in Grandis's guard and throws a big left but Grandis blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One postures up in Grandis's guard and throws a big left but Grandis blocks it.
One working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
One wants to pass the guard but Grandis is keeping the position.
Grandis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
One makes his way to full guard. A much better position for One.
Grandis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grandis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grandis defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One working a defensive guard here.
One is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
One has his foot on Grandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grandis works his way back into a safe position though.
One is trying to keep Grandis in close.
Grandis wants to stand but One is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grandis trying to stand up but can't free himself from One's guard.
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grandis is aware though and is defending well.
One is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grandis manages to get to full guard.
One wants to control from the top but Grandis keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One has gone for a leg lock! Grandis slips out almost immediately though and dives into One's guard.
One controls Grandis momentarily but Grandis frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grandis wants to get up but he can't break One's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that New Breed One will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
One shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grandis as he avoids it easily.
Grandis lands a slapping body shot.
Grandis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grandis lunges at One with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by One's hand.
Grandis throws a looping overhand right but One ducks down to avoid it.
One ducks under a wild hook from Grandis.
One misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grandis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
One seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grandis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis throws an off balance right hand
and One counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by One.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One preventing the sweep.
Grandis is looking to stand up but One isn't so interested in that idea.
Grandis looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst One is controlling him.
One looking to sit in guard and control but Grandis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
One is adopting a defensive guard.
One seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grandis wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
Grandis got a little sloppy there for a moment and One has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grandis has managed to get both his arms back between One's legs - danger averted.
One trying to keep a closed guard but Grandis is proving a slippery customer.
New Breed One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is looking for a triangle here but Grandis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
One tries to bench press Grandis off him but Grandis keeps the position.
One wants to control but Grandis postures up.
Grandis trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
Grandis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One tries to improve position but can't.
Grandis wants to stand but One has his arm trapped.
One is looking to reverse the position.
One looking for a sweep but Grandis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
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.
One can't escape the position.
One is working hard here to advance position.
Grandis tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Grandis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grandis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
One can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One tries to hold on but Grandis pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Grandis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! One's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grandis misses with an uppercut.
Grandis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck One on the side of the head.
Grandis moves into the clinch.
Grandis working aggressively here.
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
Grandis lands an uppercut.
One changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grandis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grandis sizes up One with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and One decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grandis's guard.
One wants to control from the top but Grandis keeps moving.
One preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
One is really struggling to control Grandis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Grandis wants to improve his position but instead One has moved into half guard.
One wants to work for an arm triangle but Grandis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
One is working for a kimura but Grandis is defending it quite comfortably.
Grandis is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two 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.
One works his way into side control.
One goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grandis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for One but great work by Grandis.
One tries to buck Grandis off but Grandis is having none of it.
One is not content to let Grandis control the position.
Grandis wants to stand but One has his arm trapped.
Grandis tries to stand but One controls the position and pulls Grandis into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grandis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grandis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
One escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grandis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
One is looking for a triangle but Grandis pushes his legs off easily.
One is looking for a triangle here but Grandis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Grandis wants to stand but One is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandis working away.
Grandis trying to control the position but One is working away.
One is trying to control Grandis's posture but Grandis avoids it.
One manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grandis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One looks to land a strike but Grandis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandis keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Grandis.
I think Grandis 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Grandis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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