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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gronding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Gronding is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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245 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Gronding!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gronding throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gronding misses with a few strikes there.
Gronding dives in and grabs dos Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. dos Santos pushes down on Gronding's head and hops out.
Gronding rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gronding goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gronding misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gronding looks for a takedown but dos Santos sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gronding.
Junior dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gronding.
dos Santos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gronding is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Gronding avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
dos Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gronding tries to land a sweep but no joy.
dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Gronding slips out almost immediately though and dives into dos Santos's guard.
Gronding pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Gronding defends easily.
Gronding got a little sloppy there for a moment and dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gronding has managed to get both his arms back between dos Santos's legs - danger averted.
Gronding tries to free his leg and advance position but dos Santos is retaining full guard.
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.
dos Santos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Michael Gronding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gronding misses with a takedown
so dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
dos Santos stands up over Gronding, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
dos Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gronding blocking the ground and pound attempt from dos Santos.
dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gronding sees it coming and defends easily.
Gronding is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gronding looks gassed!
Gronding avoiding damage under a succession of punches from dos Santos.
dos Santos is looking for submissions but instead, Gronding has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gronding avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gronding looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gronding looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gronding!
Sloppy strikes there by Gronding.
Gronding working the ground and pound.
Gronding scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gronding tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gronding is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but dos Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
dos Santos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
dos Santos taking punishment in the form of punches.
dos Santos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Some wild striking there from Gronding.
dos Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gronding tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. dos Santos is in Gronding's guard.
Gronding tries to land a sweep but no joy.
dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gronding trying to keep a closed guard but dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior dos Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
dos Santos gets the takedown into side control.
dos Santos throwing strikes but Gronding manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
dos Santos pushes Gronding away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gronding gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gronding wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by dos Santos, who protects the arm well.
dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Gronding stops dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
dos Santos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gronding shoots and misses
and dos Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Gronding didn't expect that.
Gronding is breathing heavily.
dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gronding manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now dos Santos has Gronding in his guard.
Gronding tries to stand but dos Santos is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
dos Santos tightens his grip and picks Gronding up, before dumping him to the ground. Gronding manages to land in guard.
dos Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
dos Santos throws and elbow that misses. Gronding uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in dos Santos's guard. Nice move by Gronding!
dos Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
dos Santos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gronding tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. dos Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
dos Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
dos Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
dos Santos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gronding regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Junior dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gronding looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dos Santos postures up in Gronding's guard and throws a big left but Gronding blocks it.
dos Santos working some strikes from top position.
dos Santos stands and throws Gronding's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
dos Santos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
dos Santos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
dos Santos throwing strikes but Gronding manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gronding is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
dos Santos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
dos Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. dos Santos connects with a nice short shot to Gronding's temple.
dos Santos misses with a head shot. Gronding uses the momentum to regain guard.
dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Gronding blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gronding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gronding is looking for a triangle but dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Gronding wants to sweep here but dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Gronding is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gronding manages to kick dos Santos off! dos Santos jumps back into Gronding's guard.
dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Gronding is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gronding manages to kick dos Santos off! dos Santos jumps back into Gronding's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
dos Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior dos Santos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
dos Santos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gronding working a defensive guard here.
dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
dos Santos throws and elbow that misses. Gronding uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in dos Santos's guard. Nice move by Gronding!
Gronding is in close to dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gronding landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
dos Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gronding manages to pass to side control.
Gronding is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, dos Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Gronding has control of the leg.
Gronding is sneakily working for an arm triangle but dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Gronding winds up and cracks dos Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
dos Santos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
dos Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gronding's guard.
dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Junior dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
dos Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Junior dos Santos.
Gronding throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Gronding.
dos Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gronding to the mat! Gronding manages to get full guard.
dos Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
dos Santos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gronding manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gronding is in close to dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gronding accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
dos Santos has Gronding pulled in close to control his posture.
dos Santos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gronding with a poor takedown
and dos Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Gronding didn't expect that.
dos Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
dos Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gronding for as long as he can get away with.
Michael Gronding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for dos Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior dos Santos!
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