PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hinski Grang (ranked 771 p4p, 2683 weight class) and Jeremy Scott (ranked 112 p4p, 348 weight class). Grang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is JID - Ed, Edd & Eddy. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Grang
vs
Scott

186 cm
29
222
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
186
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hinski Grang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Grang.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grang defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grang sprawls well. Grang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Scott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Grang.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Grang is looking to counter punch.
Scott shoots and misses
enabling Grang to counter with a crisp jab.

Scott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Grang has one foot on Scott's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Scott closes the distance and clinches up with Grang, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes Grang against the cage but Grang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grang leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Grang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scott looks for a takedown but Grang sprawls well.
Grang is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
It looked like Grang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Grang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scott.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hinski Grang dominated that round.
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.

Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grang stuffs the takedown.
Grang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Scott.

Scott gets a double leg takedown into Grang's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grang's head.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
Grang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Grang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Grang blocks nicely.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Scott distracts Grang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Scott lands a couple of elbows.
Scott is working Grang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott postures up in Grang's guard and throws a big left but Grang blocks it.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Grang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Scott is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grang.
Scott tries for a takedown. No joy.

Grang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Grang gets caught napping as Scott dives in and scores a takedown. Grang manages to retain guard.
Grang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Grang wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Grang blocks nicely.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.

Grang wriggles free and stands up.

Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grang pinned against the cage. Grang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Scott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries for a takedown but Grang circles away easily
enabling Grang to counter with a crisp jab.
Grang stuffs the takedown.
Grang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
Hinski Grang is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott shoots and misses
and Grang counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Hinski Grang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Grang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Grang to counter with a crisp jab.
Grang slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
Jeremy Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Scott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott in side control lands a decent elbow.
Scott working the strikes but Grang uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Grang is looking to escape.
Grang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott.
Grang is trying to stand.
Scott misses with a head shot. Grang uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hinski Grang clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Grang.
Grang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries for a takedown but Grang circles away easily
and Grang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Scott.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Grang manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scott tries for a takedown but Grang circles away easily
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Grang enables Scott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Grang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Scott off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Grang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scott is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grang swivels and escapes.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grang defends it nicely.

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.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Grang counter with a right hand.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
letting Grang counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Grang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hinski Grang had his way with Jeremy Scott in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Scott with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Scott.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scott is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grang sprawls well. Grang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeremy Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Grang misses the target.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Grang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries for a takedown but Grang circles away easily
and Grang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scott shoots and misses
and Grang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt
and Grang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Grang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Grang counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grang counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hinski Grang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hinski Grang!
Hinski Grang retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Hinski Grang rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.