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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilber Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keifer Holdsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keifer Holdsworth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilber Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keifer Holdsworth!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holdsworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grant.
Holdsworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Holdsworth looks to move away, Grant throws a big counter combo bu Holdsworth just gets out of the way.
Holdsworth scores with a jab.
It looks like Wilber Grant has been cut.
Holdsworth throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
Grant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Holdsworth tries to sprawl but Grant drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Holdsworth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grant is working away from the top position though.
Grant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holdsworth wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Holdsworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grant's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holdsworth avoiding Grant 's attempts to control his hands.
Grant controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Holdsworth is trying to stick to Grant's back but Grant is turning into Holdsworth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holdsworth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grant.
Holdsworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holdsworth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grant throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holdsworth working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holdsworth is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
Grant stands up from Holdsworth's guard - Grant perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holdsworth looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holdsworth.
Grant rushes Holdsworth and presses him up against the cage.
Holdsworth's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Holdsworth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grant tries for a takedown but Holdsworth manages to get underhooks.
Grant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holdsworth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilber Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holdsworth's elbow.
Holdsworth breaks the clinch.
Holdsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
Holdsworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grant but Grant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Holdsworth.
Grant wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Holdsworth does no damage.
Holdsworth tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grant stands up over Holdsworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Wilber Grant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilber Grant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holdsworth looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Grant wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Holdsworth looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Holdsworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grant.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Grant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holdsworth being controlled against the cage.
Grant goes for a takedown attempt but Holdsworth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grant wants it to stay on the feet.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keifer Holdsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holdsworth misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holdsworth won't be happy with that.
Wilber Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holdsworth is looking to reverse the position.
Holdsworth is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grant working the body and head with strikes.
Grant has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holdsworth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holdsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holdsworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant leaning his opponent against the cage.
Holdsworth breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Holdsworth misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grant tries to counter with a takedown but Holdsworth is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holdsworth.
Holdsworth misses with the combination.
Grant feinted with a counter takedown.
Holdsworth wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Wilber Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holdsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Holdsworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holdsworth tries to sprawl but Grant drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holdsworth defends it well.
Grant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holdsworth sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holdsworth sees it coming and defends easily.
Grant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holdsworth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grant.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holdsworth gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilber Grant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilber Grant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Holdsworth tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Grant feinted with a counter takedown.
Grant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holdsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keifer Holdsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Holdsworth.
Holdsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holdsworth.
Holdsworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holdsworth gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant instigates a clinch.
Holdsworth is pressed up against the cage. Grant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holdsworth down to the mat. Holdsworth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holdsworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant slips a straight right by Holdsworth.
Holdsworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grant is working for a kimura but Holdsworth is defending it quite comfortably.
Grant decides to return to a standing position.
Grant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant gets caught napping as Holdsworth dives in and scores a takedown. Grant manages to retain guard.
Grant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant continues to stall.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holdsworth can do to turn this around?
Grant has his foot on Holdsworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holdsworth works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holdsworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holdsworth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grant is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keifer Holdsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holdsworth connects with a right hand. Grant shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holdsworth.
Grant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holdsworth on his heels. He'll look to pass Holdsworth's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holdsworth looking to control.
Grant stands and steps away. Holdsworth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Holdsworth misses with the combination.
Holdsworth closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Holdsworth pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilber Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keifer Holdsworth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holdsworth.
Wilber Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holdsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilber Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grant, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilber Grant!
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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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