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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Swag Sitsongrit (ranked 148 p4p, 594 weight class) and Eliss Grov (ranked 17 p4p, 63 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swag Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grov works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Grov's head.
Grov misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grov thinking.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grov throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grov thinking.
Grov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Grov.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grov misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eliss Grov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Grov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grov down.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grov manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grov.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grov throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Grov throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Grov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grov misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Grov slips the punch.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grov moves away.
Grov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grov misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Grov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grov misses with a shot to the body
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Grov misses with a left hand
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grov throws a big shot that misses.
Grov ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Grov throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grov.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Some bone on bone action there as Grov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Grov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grov showed some decent athleticism there.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grov tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Grov is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Grov is controlling him well.
Sitsongrit kicks off Grov and gets to his feet.
Grov throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Grov moves out of range.
Grov misses with a left hand
and Grov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grov checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grov tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Grov has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Grov blocks it.
Grov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Grov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Grov blocks it.
Grov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grov backwards.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grov's elbow.
Grov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Grov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Grov.
Grov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Nice shot by Grov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grov!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swag Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Grov. Those never looked like landing.
Grov connects with a looping right hand.
Grov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grov can do to turn this around?
A right-left combo lands from Grov.
Grov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Grov moves out of range.
Grov misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Grov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Grov manages to avoid it.
Grov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit drops Grov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Grov looks back up at him and smiles so Sitsongrit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Grov is rocked!
It looks like Eliss Grov has been cut.
Grov blocks a leg kick.
Grov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Grov misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Grov 's knee.
Grov seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grov darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Grov into the cage.
Swag Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grov. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swag Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Grov shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Grov is breathing heavily.
Grov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
Grov wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Grov tries to pass.
Sitsongrit has control of Grov's left arm, preventing Grov from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around but Grov manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Grov prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Grov postures up.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grov, up you get!
Grov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grov misses the jab.
Grov throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Grov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grov slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Grov.
Grov looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Grov throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grov is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Swag Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliss Grov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Grov's head back.
Grov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grov working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Grov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grov, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Swag Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eliss Grov's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit cracks Grov with a good jab.
Eliss Grov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Grov ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grov checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
A lazy left from Grov finds it's target.
Grov thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit cracks Grov with a good jab.
Grov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Grov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Grov misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grov thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Grov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grov throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Grov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grov throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Grov needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grov misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Grov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit presses Grov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Grov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grov's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grov or not.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grov.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Swag Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Grov with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Grov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Grov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit stuns Grov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grov misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Grov manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Grov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Grov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Swag Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliss Grov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit drops Grov with a big left hand! Grov is injured, injured bad! Sitsongrit jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swag Sitsongrit!
Swag Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Swag Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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