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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michalek Chapter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michalek Chapter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chapter.
Chapter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chapter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grant throws a good cross that connects.
Grant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chapter to the mat! Chapter manages to get full guard.
Chapter wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chapter trying to keep a closed guard but Grant is proving a slippery customer.
Grant stands up and waves to Chapter to follow him.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapter fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant lands a head kick. Chapter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Chapter has him pressed against the cage.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Grant has had enough of the clinch but Chapter keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Grant is looking to break free of the clinch but Chapter has double underhooks.
Chapter keeps control of Grant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Chapter has him pressed against the cage.
Chapter has Grant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marcus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michalek Chapter.
Chapter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant winds up and cracks Chapter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chapter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chapter looks gassed!
Grant is pushing down on Chapter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chapter is fighting to maintain full guard but Grant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chapter wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Grant decides to stand and escape the position.
Marcus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant scores with a jab to the head.
Grant tries to clinch but Chapter is having none of it.
Chapter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a left and a right that stings Chapter.
Grant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapter tries to improve position but can't.
Chapter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grant off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Chapter go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chapter throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Grant!
Chapter is working the ground and pound. Can Grant escape?
A lull in the action here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Chapter.
Chapter slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chapter scores with punches from the back.
Grant is rocked!
Chapter looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Oh Grant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chapter loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Grant hold on?
Chapter looking for the RNC.
Chapter scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Grant hold on?! Chapter is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapter lands shots from the back.
Chapter is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Chapter lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Grant.
Chapter controlling from the back.
Grant is trying to get back to his feet but Chapter has full control of the position and if anything, Grant has just worked his way into a worse spot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Can Grant hold on?! Chapter is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Chapter scores with punches from the back.
Chapter lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michalek Chapter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Chapter moves out of range easily.
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Grant tries to bum rush Chapter with a series of wild strikes but Chapter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Chapter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Chapter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chapter pinned against the cage. Chapter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grant throws a right and a left that Chapter avoids nicely.
Grant is looking to clinch but Chapter is avoiding it.
Grant seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws a good cross that connects.
Grant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grant misses with the combination.
Chapter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Grant.
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Grant scores with a one two! Chapter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chapter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marcus Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapter shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Grant. No joy for Chapter on that attempt.
Grant throws a chopping leg kick but Chapter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grant throws a right hand that Chapter ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapter also avoids with ease.
Grant scores with a three punch combo!
Grant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chapter has Grant pulled in close to control his posture.
Grant wants to pass the guard but Chapter is keeping the position.
Chapter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grant!
Chapter scoring with strikes but Grant is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Grant can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chapter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chapter landing strikes from the mount.
Grant is looking to get to half guard.
Grant is trying to stand up.
Grant tries to hold on but Chapter postures up.
Grant is trying to escape the mount.
You get the feeling that Grant really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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.
Grant is desperately trying to improve his position but Chapter has a good base and remains in mount.
Grant blocking the ground and pound.
Grant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grant tries to get out of the position.
Chapter dominating with strikes here.
Chapter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chapter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
You get the feeling that Grant really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Chapter trying to control but Grant is having none of it.
Chapter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Grant bucks up and throws Chapter to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Grant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapter's waist but Chapter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grant off to one side.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Chapter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Grant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Grant scores with a four punch combination!
Chapter tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chapter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grant counters by clinching up.
Chapter tries for a takedown but Grant manages to get underhooks.
Marcus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michalek Chapter.
Chapter prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chapter has Grant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chapter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Chapter has him pressed against the cage.
Chapter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chapter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant is trying to break free.
Chapter can't get the takedown.
Chapter slows down the pace here.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chapter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapter tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Chapter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chapter shoots in and drives through. Grant sprawls well.
Chapter shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
Grant wants to clinch up but Chapter keeps it at a distance.
Grant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chapter pinned against the cage. Chapter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grant fails with the takedown.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chapter in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to clinch up but Chapter circles away and keeps his distance.
Grant swinging wilding here.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Grant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab lands there for Grant.
Grant throws a right and a left that Chapter avoids nicely.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chapter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant stalks Chapter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chapter's face. Chapter staggers backwards, shaken.
Grant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Chapter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant throws a right hand that Chapter ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapter also avoids with ease.
Grant looks to land a combination but Chapter avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapter shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chapter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grant is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chapter.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grant throws a right and a left that Chapter avoids nicely.
Chapter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Grant throws a series of punches but Chapter avoids them all with ease.
Chapter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Chapter persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.
Grant throws a combination. Chapter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grant scores with a one two! Chapter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chapter misses with a takedown attempt
and Grant counters with a one-two to the body.
Grant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chapter to the mat! Chapter manages to get full guard.
Chapter trying to keep a closed guard but Grant is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapter wants to hit a switch here but Grant passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chapter there!
Grant blocks Chapter's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Chapter is working to get back to half guard.
Chapter regains half guard.
Grant escapes and gets back to his feet.
Grant clinches.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Chapter won't allow it.
Chapter is working for takedown but Grant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chapter has Grant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chapter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chapter wants a takedown but no success here.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Chapter won't allow it.
Chapter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grant regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapter passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grant 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Grant!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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