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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes to the cage accompanied by Beanie (Mack B****). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm
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159 lbs
14 - 19 - 0 |
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177 cm
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155 lbs
14 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwight Grant! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Parts! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Parts tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Parts slaps away a takedown attempt from Grant, before circling back to the center of the mat. Grant gets a double leg takedown into Parts's guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Parts keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully. Parts throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Parts is trying to keep Grant in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Parts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grant. Parts is pulling down on Grant's head. It's preventing any offense from Grant, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. No luck for Grant with that takedown attempt. Parts misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely. Grant fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parts wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grant fails with a takedown attempt. Grant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Parts throws a leg kick which misses Grant's front leg but catches the back leg as Grant tries to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Parts looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Parts dives in and scores a takedown into Grant's guard. Grant working a defensive guard here.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Parts from controlling successfully. Grant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Parts throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely. Grant is trying to control the position but Parts postures up. Parts passes Grant's left leg - he's now in half guard. Grant is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Parts wants to stand up but Grant has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grant wants to improve his position but Parts is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Parts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Parts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grant defends it well. Grant is looking to escape. Grant trying to control from the bottom.
Parts tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grant. Grant trying to control but Parts postures up.
Parts is nestled in close to Grant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Parts is keen to just control but Grant is a slippery customer. Parts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grant is trying to stand back up but Parts is controlling him
Parts wants to work for an arm triangle but Grant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Parts trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom. Grant has one foot on Parts's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Parts pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch. Grant gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Grant looking to pass the guard. Parts is trying to keep Grant in close.
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Parts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well. Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Parts is retaining full guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Parts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Parts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Parts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parts wants to hit a switch here but Grant passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Parts there! Grant controlling the position easily from mount. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Parts working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Parts will probably get the nod. That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parts rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Parts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grant after a bit of a struggle. Parts gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grant regains guard.
Parts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Parts cracks Grant with a solid left hand. Parts preventing the sweep. Parts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Grant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grant's guard. Grant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Grant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parts's guard. Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grant passes easily into side control. Nice work. Parts tries to escape but Grant is in control. Grant is looking to take a break and control but Parts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parts is looking to reverse the position. Grant tries to move to mount but Parts blocks the move with his legs. Grant throws a strike aimed at the side of Parts's head but Parts avoids it well. Grant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parts keeps working. Parts is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Parts is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Grant is working Parts over with some ground and pound from side control. Grant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grant scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Parts to see if he's OK. Grant is working Parts over with some ground and pound from side control. Parts taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Parts is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Grant trying to control the action but Parts is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Grant lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Parts gets back to half guard. Parts gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grant looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Grant trying to control but Parts is working from the bottom. Grant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parts's head. Parts lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grant! Grant is looking to get to half guard. Parts content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grant tries to get back to half guard but can't. Parts trying to control but Grant is having none of it. Grant tries to hold on but Parts postures up. Parts working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Parts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grant looks a forlorn figure.
Parts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grant looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dwight Grant will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Parts. Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Parts misses with a wild combination.
Parts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it. Parts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Grant pushes Parts off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Grant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parts. Grant fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Parts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dwight Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Parts. Parts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Grant shoots in but Parts avoids the takedown attempt easily. Parts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Parts persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing. Grant dives in and grabs Parts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parts pushes down on Grant's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parts defends it nicely. Parts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Parts duly obliges.
Grant is rocked! Parts throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot. Oh Grant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Parts dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Grant has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ryan Parts! Ryan Parts took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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hype
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