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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hinski Grang (ranked 4609 p4p, 6984 weight class) and Jeremy Scott (ranked 536 p4p, 670 weight class). Grang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, JID - Ed, Edd & Eddy. Hinski Grang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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186 cm 27 214 5 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm 25 186 8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid boxing Very quick |
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Good wrestler Counter fighter Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hinski Grang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Scott! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Scott ducks under a wild hook from Grang. Grang cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head. Hinski Grang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grang lands a glancing blow to the side of Scott's head. Grang tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot. Scott blocks a jab. Grang lands the left hand. Scott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet. Scott looking for a takedown here - he's got it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grang wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Grang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Grang lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grang misses with a wild body shot. A slow jab from Grang misses its intended target. And Scott tries to counter it with a takedown but Grang pushes his down on his head and steps out. Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grang! Scott scores with punches from side control. Grang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scott has just dragged him back down to the mat. Grang's coaches at Average Joe�s Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Scott cracks Grang with a big elbow. Scott misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Grang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Grang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grang pushes Scott away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Scott gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Grang on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Grang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Scott is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Grang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scott.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Grang pushes Scott away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Scott gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Scott in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Scott working the ground and pound but Grang is defending the strikes. Grang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Scott connects with a decent elbow. Scott prevents Grang from escaping the position. Grang is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Scott cracks Grang with a big elbow. An elbow from Scott crashes against the mat.
Scott sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Scott is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Scott scoring with punches from side control. Grang sneaks out the side door and pushes Scott away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Danga de danga de dang - Grang scores with a four punch combination! Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scott fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grang sprawls well initially but Scott persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Ground and pound from Scott. Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grang defending well though. Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grang's head. Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Grang wants to get back to his feet.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Grang is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well. 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. Scott connects with a nice short shot to Grang's temple. Grang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Scott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Grang is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well. Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grang won't allow Scott to pass to mount. Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Scott slips a nice elbow through Grang's hands, connecting with Grang's forehead. Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Grang pushes Scott off looking to stand but Scott dives back in and keeps control.
Grang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott. Scott working the head and body with strikes. Grang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott. Grang is looking to escape. This has been an exciting period of action! Scott drops an elbow to the side of Grang's head. Grang pushes Scott off looking to stand but Scott dives back in and keeps control.
Scott throwing shots but Grang is blocking nicely. Scott tries to pass to full mount but Grang defends it. Grang pushes Scott off looking to stand but Scott dives back in and keeps control.
Grang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeremy Scott will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Grang connects with a body shot. Grang scores with a jab. Hinski Grang is winning the standup battle so far. Grang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott. Scott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Grang manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Scott keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Grang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Scott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grang's head. Grang is trying to stand.
Grang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Grang pushes Scott off looking to stand but Scott dives back in and keeps control.
Scott is nestled in close to Grang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Grang has hold of Scott's hands but Scott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Grang is trying to stand back up but Scott is controlling him
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round. Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grang's head. Scott lands with a punch from half guard. Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Scott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Grang pushes Scott off looking to stand but Scott dives back in and keeps control.
Grang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Grang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scott. Grang is trying to stand back up but Scott is controlling him
Scott is nestled in close to Grang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Grang tries to kick Scott off but Scott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Scott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Grang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scott. Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grang's head. Scott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Scott lands with a punch from half guard. Scott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Scott lands strikes from half guard. Grang tries to kick Scott off but Scott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Scott. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Grang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott. Grang wants to get back to his feet.
Jeremy Scott has got the better of the ground game so far. Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Scott thows a huge punch but Grang dodges it nicely.
Grang is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well. Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grang defending well though. Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grang defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Scott lands strikes from half guard. Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grang defending well though. Grang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grang manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Scott keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Scott is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grang can't fight it off and eventually Scott manages to take the fight to the floor. Grang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Scott is breathing heavily. Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Scott throwing strikes from guard but Grang blocks nicely. Grang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Scott throwing strikes from guard but Grang blocks nicely. Grang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Grang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grang wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position. Grang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Scott postures up in Grang's guard and throws a big left but Grang blocks it. Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Grang wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it. Grang has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Scott has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grang cracks Scott with a good jab. Hinski Grang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. No joy there for Grang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Grang finds it's target. Scott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Scott prevents Grang from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! Grang swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Scott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Grang throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jeremy Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Scott gets a takedown into half guard. Grang is looking to escape. Scott throwing shots but Grang is blocking nicely. Scott thows a huge punch but Grang dodges it nicely.
Grang pushes Scott off looking to stand but Scott dives back in and keeps control.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grang defending well though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scott lands strikes from half guard. Grang is trying to stand back up but Scott is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scott lands a nice short elbow. Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Grang tries to kick Scott off but Scott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Grang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Scott is on him like a limpet, forcing Grang back against the cage. Grang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Grang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body punch from Grang. Nice defenses there by Scott. Grang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Grang lands a body shot.
Grang works Scott's body with a nice hook. Grang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grang, as that shot connected.
Grang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily. Scott shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grang's guard. Grang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him. Scott lands a couple of digs. Grang wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position. Scott throws a big right hand that misses. Scott stops Grang from standing up. Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Grang wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Scott lands a couple of digs. Grang wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it. Scott lands a couple of elbows. Scott working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Grang wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him. Grang kicks Scott off and gets to his feet. Grang tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot. Scott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. 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. Scott connects with a nice short shot to Grang's temple. Grang is looking to escape. Grang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Scott is on him like a limpet, forcing Grang back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grang is trying to force a seperation but Scott has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scott tightens his grip and picks Grang up, before dumping him to the ground. Grang manages to land in guard. Grang is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea. Grang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Grang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott. Scott throws a big elbow that misses. Grang wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him. Scott connects with a couple of short punches. Scott stops Grang from standing up. Grang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Grang wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position. Hinski Grang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jeremy Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hinski Grang. I think Scott 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Scott!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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