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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Bismark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismark is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Don't Care Anymore - Phil Collins. David Grossman is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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217 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
32
202 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johann Bismark!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bismark lunges at Grossman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grossman's hand.
Bismark misses with a straight right.
Bismark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grossmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bismark lands with a shot to the body.
Johann Bismark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bismark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Grossman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grossman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bismark misses with a body shot.
A combination from Grossman does no damage.
Grossman throws a right and a left that Bismark avoids nicely.
No joy there for Grossman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bismark connects with a body shot.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Bismark swings for the body but Grossman moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Bismark.
Grossman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grossman misses with a body shot.
Grossman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bismark under the eye.
Good exchange - Bismark coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bismark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bismark connects with a couple of short punches.
Bismark throws a big elbow that misses.
Grossman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bismark is aware though and is defending well.
Bismark postures up.
Grossman wants to sweep but no luck.
Grossman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grossman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bismark controls the pace.
Grossman is looking for a triangle but Bismark pushes his legs off easily.
Bismark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grossman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bismark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grossman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bismark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bismark looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bismark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bismark trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grossman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grossman keeping full guard, as Bismark tries to pass.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Bismark from controlling successfully.
Bismark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismark preventing the sweep.
Bismark wants to control from the top but Grossman keeps moving.
Grossman controls Bismark momentarily but Bismark frees himself.
Bismark trying to control but Grossman is working from the bottom.
Bismark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grossman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bismark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bismark looking to pass the guard.
Grossman trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bismark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grossman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bismark escapes and throws Grossman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bismark landing strikes.
Grossman is trying to get back to half guard.
Grossman struggling a bit here.
Grossman tries to bench press Bismark off him but Bismark keeps the position.
Bismark tries for a kimura but Grossman is defending well.
Bismark tries to advance position but instead Grossman slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Bismark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Grossman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grossman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bismark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bismark blocks a jab.
Bismark shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bismark showed some decent athleticism there.
Bismark wants to free his trapped foot but Grossman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grossman tries to get to full guard but Bismark has control of the leg.
Grossman moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bismark wants to pass the guard but Grossman is keeping the position.
Grossman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bismark slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman moves into full guard.
Grossman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bismark passes Grossman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bismark is trying to control. Grossman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bismark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grossman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bismark pulls his head out easily.
Bismark is pressing down on Grossman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grossman is holding on for now.
Bismark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bismark is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman moves into full guard.
Bismark preventing the sweep.
Bismark wants to pass the guard but Grossman is keeping the position.
Grossman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grossman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grossman is adopting a defensive guard.
Grossman working for a triangle but Bismark defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismark wants to pass the guard but Grossman is keeping the position.
Bismark passes into half guard.
Grossman trying to control but Bismark postures up.
Bismark works his way into side control.
Bismark trying to control the position but Grossman is working away.
Grossman is trying to control Bismark's posture but Bismark avoids it.
Grossman is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grossman struggling a bit here.
Bismark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grossman keeps working.
Bismark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bismark is trying to get an arm triangle but Grossman is defending well.
Grossman is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bismark trying to control the action but Grossman is working from the bottom.
Bismark lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Bismark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Grossman digs a good hook to Bismark's body.
Grossman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bismark.
Grossman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bismark.
Grossman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bismark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Grossman misses.
Bismark with the counter takedown but Grossman avoids it easily.
Bismark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grossman works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bismark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Bismark from controlling successfully.
Bismark throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bismark tries to free his leg and advance position but Grossman is retaining full guard.
Bismark trying to control but Grossman is working from the bottom.
Bismark postures up in Grossman's guard and throws a big left but Grossman blocks it.
Bismark won't allow Grossman to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bismark is pushing down on Grossman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grossman is fighting to maintain full guard but Bismark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grossman trying to hold on to Bismark's head to control him but Bismark postures up.
Bismark lands with a punch from half guard.
Bismark is looking for a kimura but Grossman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bismark to get the leverage.
Grossman is staying active underneath Bismark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bismark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bismark is looking for a kimura here.
Bismark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grossman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grossman.
David Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bismark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bismark tries to score with some ground and pound. Grossman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bismark is looking to take a break and control but Grossman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grossman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grossman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bismark is just riding it out for now. Grossman eventually gives up the hold.
Bismark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grossman is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismark is pressing down on Grossman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grossman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grossman landing some decent shots from guard.
Grossman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bismark's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bismark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bismark is looking for a triangle but Grossman pushes his legs off easily.
Grossman stands and throws Bismark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grossman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bismark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johann Bismark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bismark keeps Grossman under control for a moment.
Bismark is looking for a sweep.
Grossman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bismark sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Bismark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bismark parries the strikes from Grossman easily there. Grossman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bismark to escape.
Grossman misses with the ground and pound.
Grossman wants to stand but Bismark has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johann Bismark.
Well Bismark 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Bismark!
A victorious Johann Bismark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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