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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bear Grylls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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171 cm
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159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bear Grylls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Charles!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grylls takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Charles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Charles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grylls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grylls stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charles.
Grylls drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grylls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Charles gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grylls is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grylls prevents Charles from improving his position.
Grylls is looking for a kimura but Charles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grylls to get the leverage.
Charles is trying to get back to full guard.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Grylls.
Grylls is looking for a kimura here.
Charles is staying active underneath Grylls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grylls is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles keeping control of the position.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Grylls.
Grylls is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Charles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grylls.
Grylls looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
Grylls with the ground and pound but Charles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Grylls is looking to work some ground and pound but Charles has wrist control.
Grylls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Charles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Charles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Charles!
Charles decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Charles scores with a nice body kick.
Grylls looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Charles trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grylls postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Charles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grylls, into his guard.
Grylls working for submissions but it's allowed Charles to get to half guard.
Grylls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grylls actively working from the bottom here.
Grylls is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bear Grylls will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grylls shoots in looking for a takedown. Charles tries to sprawl out of it but Grylls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grylls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grylls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charles throws a series of strikes that have Grylls backpedaling.
Charles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Charles scores with a spinning back kick!
Charles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grylls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Charles circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Grylls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charles!
A slapping leg kick lands for Charles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charles. Grylls shrugs it off though.
Charles scores with a kick to the body.
Charles scores with a shot to the body.
Charles connects with a body shot that sends Grylls's belly button to the back.
Charles connects with a crisp jab.
Charles scores with a jab to the body.
Grylls has a takedown stuffed.
Charles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grylls sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grylls will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Charles scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grylls shoots in but Charles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grylls rather than just go for the knockout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grylls crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Charles - the referee stops the clock and Grylls gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Charles. Grylls manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Charles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jean Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grylls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charles avoids it really well and circles away.
Charles thuds his shin into the meat of Grylls's side.
Charles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charles leaves Grylls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Charles coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Charles, right into the meat.
Charles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grylls.
Grylls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charles as he jumps to the side.
Grylls takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Charles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Charles.
Charles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Charles lands a two punch combo.
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!
Grylls takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Charles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles lands a head shot.
Charles lands a nice looking body kick.
Grylls takes one on the button.
Charles thuds his right hand into Grylls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Charles scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charles. That's going to slow Grylls down.
Charles jabs at Grylls's body.
Charles connects with a body shot that sends Grylls's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charles scores with a three punch combo!
Charles lands a nice shot to the body.
Charles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Charles lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grylls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
Grylls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charles lands a body shot.
Charles connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Charles. No joy for Grylls on that attempt.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Charles.
Grylls ducks right into an uppercut from Charles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Charles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grylls takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grylls has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charles.
Charles scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Charles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Charles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grylls is defended easily by Charles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Grylls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles lands the left hand.
Grylls shoots for a double leg takedown but Charles sprawls well. He's pushed Grylls's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grylls takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles delivers a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Charles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Charles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grylls on the side of the head.
Charles lands a nice looking body shot.
Grylls is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Charles punishes Grylls's body with a nice straight punch.
Grylls takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Charles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grylls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jean Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Charles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grylls has a takedown stuffed.
Grylls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grylls looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grylls sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grylls doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Charles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grylls thinking.
Both fighters circling a little - Charles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Charles lands a body shot.
Charles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jean Charles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grylls chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charles can pounce on him.
Grylls gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Charles.
Charles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grylls scores a takedown into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grylls seems to be looking for submissions.
Charles is not content to let Grylls control the position.
Grylls is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Charles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grylls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grylls is trying to work for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Charles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Charles!
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RATING
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