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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hand Grenade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
20 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Hand Grenade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Askren!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hand Grenade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Hand Grenade.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Hand Grenade.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand Grenade connects with a body shot.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild body shot.
Askren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hand Grenade looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hand Grenade throws a combination that misses
and Askren counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hand Grenade's elbow.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hand Grenade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hand Grenade swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hand Grenade.
Good shot there by Hand Grenade.
Marcus Hand Grenade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand Grenade thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
We've been told by Hand Grenade's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Askren.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Grenade. Those never looked like landing.
Hand Grenade misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Hand Grenade scores with a four punch combination!
Hand Grenade misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Hand Grenade misses with the combination.
Hand Grenade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hand Grenade connects with the punch.
Hand Grenade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with a lunging right hand
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hand Grenade!
Askren trying to control the position but Hand Grenade is working away.
Askren prevents Hand Grenade from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hand Grenade is not content to let Askren control the position.
Hand Grenade sneaks out the side door and pushes Askren away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Askren.
Hand Grenade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren is just content to waste time from the top position. Hand Grenade takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hand Grenade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hand Grenade wants to stand but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren trying to control but Hand Grenade is working from the bottom.
Hand Grenade is wriggling around but Askren manages to pass to half guard.
Hand Grenade looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Hand Grenade defends it.
Hand Grenade looks like he's trying to stand up.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Hand Grenade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Askren digs a good hook to Hand Grenade's body.
Askren defending well as Hand Grenade loads up on a big left hand.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hand Grenade defends it well.
Hand Grenade throws a series of punches but Askren moves out of range.
Askren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marcus Hand Grenade is winning the standup battle so far.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild combination.
Hand Grenade lands with a nice combination. Askren backs away looking to recover.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Hand Grenade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand Grenade with a jab.
Hand Grenade looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren feints the counter takedown.
Hand Grenade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Hand Grenade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren moves away from the strike by Hand Grenade.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren scores with a three punch combo!
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hand Grenade as he jumps to the side.
Askren misses with a straight right.
Hand Grenade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
And Askren tries to counter it with a takedown but Hand Grenade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hand Grenade.
Askren lands an overhand right.
Hand Grenade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Askren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Askren there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hand Grenade is trying to escape back to his feet but Askren uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Askren working the body and head with strikes.
Jon Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hand Grenade tries to escape but Askren is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hand Grenade's legs.
Askren lands an elbow.
Askren cracks Hand Grenade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hand Grenade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Askren landing strikes.
Askren lands an elbow.
Hand Grenade tries to escape but Askren is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren trying to control the action but Hand Grenade is working from the bottom.
Hand Grenade is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Askren is putting a hurting on Hand Grenade here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but Askren drags him back down.
Hand Grenade bucks up and tries to throw Askren off but instead Askren has got his back!
Hand Grenade is trying to remain composed but Askren is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hand Grenade is trying to get back to his feet but Askren has full control of the position and if anything, Hand Grenade has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hand Grenade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Askren misses the body punch
and Askren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand Grenade takes one on the button.
Hand Grenade scores with a hook to the body. Askren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Askren cracks a nice hook into Hand Grenade's ribs.
Hand Grenade looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Askren avoids the body shot from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hand Grenade rather than just go for the knockout.
Askren drives through and clinches with Hand Grenade against the cage.
Askren tries to work over Hand Grenade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Hand Grenade controls the action.
Askren pushes Hand Grenade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Askren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hand Grenade blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren wants a takedown.
Hand Grenade is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Hand Grenade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Askren prevents Hand Grenade from breaking the clinch.
Hand Grenade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Askren has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Askren.
Hand Grenade has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hand Grenade looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Hand Grenade misses with the combination.
Askren wants to counter with a clinch but Hand Grenade pushes him away.
Hand Grenade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Askren doesn't seem bothered though.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hand Grenade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hand Grenade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Hand Grenade misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hand Grenade misses with a looping left.
Hand Grenade sets himself, and Askren steps forward looking for the clinch! Hand Grenade avoids it this time.
Hand Grenade misses with a lunging right hand
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Hand Grenade didn't expect that.
Hand Grenade is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hand Grenade seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Askren can turn it around.
Hand Grenade has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
Hand Grenade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hand Grenade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand Grenade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hand Grenade throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Hand Grenade misses the jab.
Askren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hand Grenade misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren dodges the punch combination from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade lands with a hook. Askren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hand Grenade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Askren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hand Grenade's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hand Grenade keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren stops Hand Grenade from standing up.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Askren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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 Marcus Hand Grenade.
I think Hand Grenade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hand Grenade!
After winning the bout, Marcus Hand Grenade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jon Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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