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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Grant's choice of entrance music: Thunderstruck - AC/DC. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manus Grant!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
It appears Frazier was looking to counter with a kick there.
Grant throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Frazier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Frazier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frazier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier moves out of range of the body kick.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant lands a high kick!
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frazier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frazier if he has to take too many more of those.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Frazier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Frazier.
Grant tries to bum rush Frazier with a series of wild strikes but Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant scoring well with a low kick there.
Frazier scores with a spinning back kick!
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frazier pushes Grant away with a front kick.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Frazier's head coaches at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grant throws a leg kick but Frazier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Frazier misses.
Frazier tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frazier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grant throws Frazier to one side and escapes!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Frazier moves out of range easily.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Grant blocks a head kick by Frazier.
Frazier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frazier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Grant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frazier has time to react.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Frazier shoots in and bounces Grant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grant is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frazier dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant is trying to buck Frazier off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Grant wants to control but Frazier postures up.
Frazier is trying to get an arm triangle but Grant is defending well.
Frazier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Grant is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Grant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
A head kick misses from Grant.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grant. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Grant tries to sprawl but Frazier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grant wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Grant holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grant.
Frazier is stalling in the full guard.
Grant wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frazier is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frazier is working hard here to advance position.
Frazier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grant is working away from the top position though.
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frazier tries to kick Grant off but Grant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grant trying to control the action but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Frazier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frazier is keeping the position for now.
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier pulls Grant in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant stands up and waves to Frazier to follow him.
Grant tries to land a body kick
and Frazier counters with a left to the body.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Frazier jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frazier is looking to wear down Grant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frazier under the eye.
Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Frazier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grant misses with a body punch
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Frazier.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Grant misses with a hook
and Frazier counters with a left to the body.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier scores with a head kick.
Frazier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frazier off to one side.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Frazier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier moves into the clinch.
Grant breaks the clinch.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frazier momentarily.
Frazier swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant scores with a head kick.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frazier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frazier slips a straight right by Grant.
Frazier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frazier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frazier moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Grant is pressed up against the cage. Frazier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grant down to the mat. Grant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grant avoids the head kick by Frazier.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Frazier seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frazier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frazier's sensitive parts.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Grant looks to move away, Frazier throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Frazier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant lands a jab to Frazier's midsection.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant scores with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frazier.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Frazier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Frazier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grant manages to circle out of the way.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Frazier throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to work over Frazier's front leg with a kick but Frazier checks it.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Frazier misses its target.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Frazier's torso.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frazier throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frazier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grant.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant is looking to land body kicks.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grant misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier moves into the clinch.
Frazier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grant is defending well.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frazier's head.
Mo Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frazier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frazier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant throws a front kick that sends Frazier stumbling back into the cage.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
After winning the bout, Manus Grant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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