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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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196 cm
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280 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grimm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Werdum is fending him off so far but Grimm persists. Nope, Werdum circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grimm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Werdum trying to remain calm as Grimm controls from the top position.
Werdum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Werdum manages to get back to half guard.
Grimm is working for a submission of some sort.
Grimm is thwarting Werdum's attempts to control the position.
Werdum is pressing down on Grimm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Werdum keeping moving, preventing Grimm from controlling successfully.
Werdum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Werdum wants to sweep here but Grimm controlling him for the moment.
Werdum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimm manages to get himself to full guard.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm working a defensive guard here.
Werdum is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
Grimm has his foot on Werdum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Werdum works his way back into a safe position though.
Werdum throwing strikes from guard but Grimm blocks nicely.
Werdum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Werdum drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grimm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grimm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grimm!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Werdum wants to control but Grimm postures up.
The referee asks Grimm politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grimm prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Werdum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Werdum tries to buck Grimm off but Grimm is having none of it.
Grimm working away.
Werdum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grimm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Werdum defends it well.
Grimm looks gassed!
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Werdum is looking to control Grimm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Werdum avoid being mounted?
Werdum tries to roll over but Grimm keeps him under control.
Grimm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Werdum keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Werdum trying to control but Grimm postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Renato Werdum wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grimm tries to clinch but Werdum is having none of it.
Grimm shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimm shoots in for a takedown but Werdum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Renato Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Grimm.
Grimm shoots in for a takedown but Werdum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Grimm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Werdum closes the distance and pushes Grimm back into the cage.
Werdum breaks from the clinch.
Werdum has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
It looks like John Grimm has been cut.
Werdum jumps into guard, dragging Grimm to the mat.
Grimm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Werdum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Werdum is trying to control the position but Grimm postures up.
Grimm drops back looking for a leg! Werdum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Werdum manages to kick Grimm off! Grimm jumps back into Werdum's guard.
Werdum looking to control.
Werdum looking for a sweep. Not yet Werdum, not yet.
Werdum doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Werdum looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum keeping moving, preventing Grimm from controlling successfully.
Werdum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimm is aware though and is defending well.
Grimm passes Werdum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grimm seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.
Grimm is breathing heavily.
Werdum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grimm wants to control but Werdum is keeping him busy.
Grimm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grimm prevents Werdum from standing back up.
Werdum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grimm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grimm's back!
Werdum has the hooks in. Grimm is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Grimm has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Grimm manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Werdum is now in side control.
Werdum 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.
Werdum could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grimm wants to control but Werdum postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werdum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grimm is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Werdum goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grimm rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Werdum's guard! Nice work there by Grimm!
Werdum trying to keep a closed guard but Grimm is proving a slippery customer.
Grimm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Werdum pulls Grimm in to control the position.
Werdum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grimm drops back looking for a leg! Werdum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Werdum manages to kick Grimm off! Grimm jumps back into Werdum's guard.
Werdum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving.
Werdum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Werdum controls Grimm momentarily but Grimm frees himself.
Werdum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimm is aware though and is defending well.
Grimm tries to free his leg and advance position but Werdum is retaining full guard.
Grimm won't allow Werdum to sweep him here.
Grimm postures up.
Werdum looking for a guillotine here but Grimm defends easily.
Grimm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Werdum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Grimm's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grimm jumps guard but Werdum stands there with Grimm around his waist. Grimm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm jumps guard but Werdum stands there with Grimm around his waist. Grimm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Werdum tries to circle away but Grimm has him pinned against the cage.
Grimm has Werdum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Werdum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Renato Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Grimm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grimm clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Grimm is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Werdum off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Grimm looking very determined here, making life difficult for Werdum.
Werdum working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Grimm showing good submission defense here.
Werdum working for a choke but Grimm is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm wants to control his opponent's hands but Werdum gets his hands free.
Grimm rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grimm has a hand on Werdum's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Werdum takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Werdum jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grimm manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Werdum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimm keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grimm has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grimm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Werdum works his way into full mount!
Werdum is working for a guillotine from mount but Grimm frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm tries to hold on but Werdum postures up.
Werdum landing punches.
Werdum thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Grimm wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Werdum.
Werdum throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Werdum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Werdum!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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