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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Kranjc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Grove has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicola Kranjc!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grove tries for a takedown but Kranjc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grove displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kranjc.
Grove throws a sloppy head kick and Kranjc moves out of range easily.
Grove scores with a head kick. Kranjc tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice takedown defense from Grove. No joy for Kranjc on that attempt.
Kranjc shoots in but no luck this time.
Chris Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicola Kranjc.
Kranjc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grove swats away the attempt to clinch by Kranjc.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grove.
A head kick misses from Grove.
Chris Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grove misses with a combination
and Kranjc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Grove, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kranjc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Grove.
Kranjc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grove swivels and escapes.
Kranjc tries for a takedown but Grove sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kranjc looks winded!
Grove throws a head kick that misses.
Grove has managed to clinch.
Grove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grove is trying to break the clinch but Kranjc has him pressed against the cage.
Kranjc can't get the takedown.
Grove wants to get back to striking at distance but Kranjc won't allow it.
Grove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grove takes the fight into the clinch.
Grove can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove breaks from the clinch.
Kranjc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grove.
Grove tries to clinch up but Kranjc circles away and keeps his distance.
Grove throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grove fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kranjc misses with a wild combination.
Grove lands a head kick. Kranjc smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grove misses with a series of wild punches.
Grove plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grove enables Kranjc to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grove manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kranjc won't allow Grove to get back to his feet.
Kranjc controlling from the top position.
Grove keeping full guard, as Kranjc tries to pass.
Kranjc wants to stand but Grove has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grove keeping moving, preventing Kranjc from controlling successfully.
Grove trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nicola Kranjc.
Grove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grove has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove wants to break free but Kranjc has control.
Kranjc missing with knees to the body.
Grove tries to break free but Kranjc pushes him back against the cage.
Kranjc manages to break the clinch.
Grove throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grove misses with a wild combination.
Grove displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kranjc.
Grove lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grove lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Grove dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kranjc scores with a jab.
Grove throws a right hand that Kranjc ducks under and follows up with a left that Kranjc also avoids with ease.
Grove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kranjc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grove avoids it really well and circles away.
Grove tries to clinch there but Kranjc circles away.
Kranjc takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grove shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kranjc eats them both and turns towards Grove to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kranjc closes the distance and clinches up with Grove, looking for a takedown. Kranjc pushes Grove against the cage but Grove circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grove misses with a combination
and Kranjc counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kranjc fails to land the takedown.
Chris Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicola Kranjc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove shoots in for a takedown but Kranjc shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Grove.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grove.
Grove tries a head kick but it misses.
Grove lands a head kick. Kranjc smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kranjc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kranjc is looking to clinch but Grove is avoiding it.
Grove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kranjc fails with the takedown.
Grove lands a head kick!
Kranjc takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grove throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kranjc fails with the takedown.
Grove stuns Kranjc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grove keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Kranjc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kranjc avoids the head kick by Grove.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kranjc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kranjc drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kranjc is looking to take a break and control but Grove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grove throws Kranjc to one side and escapes!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grove!
Grove wants to land a leg kick but Kranjc is out of range.
Chris Grove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grove stuffs the takedown attempt from Kranjc. Kranjc gets slowly back to his feet.
Grove misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kranjc shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Grove. Those never looked like landing.
Grove fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grove's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grove duly obliges.
Grove misses with a combination
and Kranjc counters with a good low kick that Grove was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grove throws a head kick that misses
and Kranjc counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grove has Kranjc up against the cage in a clinch.
Grove breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Grove dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kranjc gets tackled into the cage by Grove. Grove maintains the clinch.
Grove can't break the clinch.
Grove wants to get back to striking at distance but Kranjc won't allow it.
Kranjc looking for a takedown.
Grove looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grove tries to break free but Kranjc pushes him back against the cage.
Grove wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grove wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grove tries to break free but Kranjc pushes him back against the cage.
Kranjc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grove is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grove wants to get back to striking at distance but Kranjc won't allow it.
Grove prevents the takedown attempt.
Chris Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicola Kranjc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grove throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kranjc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kranjc drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grove knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kranjc on the ground.
Kranjc prevents Grove from getting back to his feet.
Kranjc trying to control the position from guard on top but Grove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kranjc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grove keeping moving, preventing Kranjc from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nicola Kranjc wasn't active enough on the ground.
Grove throws a head kick but Kranjc moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grove misses with a two punch combination.
Grove motions for Kranjc to come forward. Grove throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grove throws a shot from downtown. Kranjc moves away and avoids it.
Kranjc shoots in looking for a takedown but Grove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kranjc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kranjc shoots in but no luck this time.
Kranjc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Grove lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Grove as Kranjc shoots in.
Grove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove throws a head kick but Kranjc moves out of range.
Grove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kranjc shoots in but no luck this time.
Grove closes the distance and pushes Kranjc back into the cage.
Grove tries to break the clinch but Kranjc is controlling the position.
Grove wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kranjc keeps control of Grove as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kranjc is looking for a takedown.
Grove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Grove misses
and Kranjc counters with a single leg into guard. Grove didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kranjc gets to his feet - Grove follows without any prompting.
Chris Grove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grove closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove leaves Kranjc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grove lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grove.
Grove has Kranjc up against the cage in a clinch.
Kranjc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grove throws a head kick that half lands.
Nicola Kranjc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grove stuffs the takedown attempt from Kranjc. Kranjc gets slowly back to his feet.
Grove drives through and clinches with Kranjc against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Grove.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grove, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Grove!
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