PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Fur Era (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Terrell Grant enters the cage!

Fur Era
vs
Grant

225 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Fur Era!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Grant!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fur Era.
Fur Era fails with a takedown attempt.
Fur Era misses with a takedown
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Jackson Fur Era has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Fur Era. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fur Era has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a good low kick that Fur Era was not able to check.
Fur Era with a poor takedown
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Fur Era moves out of range as Grant throws a body kick.
Fur Era shoots in looking for a takedown. Grant tries to sprawl out of it but Fur Era keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fur Era blocks a head kick by Grant.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant's coach down at Morbid Conditioning School $600 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fur Era tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.
Fur Era looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fur Era defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fur Era moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Fur Era saw that one coming.
Fur Era blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Fur Era saw it coming and moves away.
Fur Era on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Fur Era shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fur Era checks a leg kick.
Fur Era takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fur Era shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grant counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era avoids a kick to the body.
Grant throws the left hand but Fur Era avoids the punch easily.
Grant tries to land a front kick but Fur Era steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fur Era takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fur Era takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fur Era's calf.
Grant throws a body kick that misses.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Fur Era's leg but Fur Era calmly moves out of range.
Fur Era has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era moves out of range of the body kick.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Fur Era moves out of range easily.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fur Era shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fur Era fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Fur Era's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fur Era drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Fur Era tries for a kimura but Grant is defending well.
Fur Era working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Grant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fur Era thows a huge punch but Grant dodges it nicely.
Fur Era is thwarting Grant's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fur Era is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fur Era.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant is trying to maintain the position but Fur Era is very close to passing his half guard.

Fur Era is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grant has managed to free his arm - good work.

Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Fur Era.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fur Era missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grant tries to roll over but Fur Era keeps him under control.
Grant manages to get to full guard.

Grant is looking for a triangle but Fur Era pushes his legs off easily.
Grant keeping full guard, as Fur Era tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fur Era tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.

Fur Era avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fur Era looking to pass the guard.

Grant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fur Era is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fur Era is looking to pass into half guard but Grant pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grant is in guard.

Fur Era working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grant controls the pace.
Grant wants to control from the top but Fur Era keeps moving.

Fur Era looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grant passes into half guard.

Grant seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terrell Grant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jackson Fur Era's cut.
That's time! Fur Era's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Grant looks to throw the jab but Fur Era is out of range.
Fur Era misses with a takedown attempt
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Fur Era tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fur Era crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Fur Era gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Fur Era manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fur Era misses with a takedown
and Grant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Fur Era. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Fur Era's leg but Fur Era calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fur Era gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Fur Era takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Fur Era takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Fur Era chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fur Era looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Fur Era keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Fur Era tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fur Era thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson Fur Era is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fur Era blocks the body kick.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fur Era was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant lands a head kick. Fur Era smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Jackson Fur Era's cut is getting worse.
Fur Era misses with a takedown
and Grant counters with a nice body shot.
Terrell Grant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grant lands a jab to Fur Era's midsection.
Good work by Fur Era as he checks the leg kick.
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Fur Era avoids it.
Grant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fur Era moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Fur Era ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant misses with a body kick.
A big left from Grant misses.
Fur Era has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a body kick that stops Fur Era in his tracks momentarily.
Grant throws a push kick but Fur Era slaps the foot to one side.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Fur Era shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson Fur Era has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fur Era takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Grant!
Terrell Grant managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Empire Clothing and Laundry, into his post fight interview.