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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Jutsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sidney Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jin Jutsu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jutsu has a takedown stuffed.
Jutsu is looking to land body kicks.
Grove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jutsu misses with a low kick as Grove jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Grove as Jutsu shoots in.
It looked like Grove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grove leaves Jutsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grove throwing a counter right hand but Jutsu manages to avoid it.
Sidney Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Jutsu.
Jutsu tries for a takedown but Grove sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grove throws a big counter combination but Jutsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jutsu.
An attempted straight right counter from Grove misses the target.
Grove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jutsu goes for a double leg but Grove avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grove continues to drive forward.
Jutsu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grove looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jutsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grove knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jutsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grove knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jutsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grove, who protects the arm well.
Jutsu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grove manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove is trying is best to control the position here.
Jutsu trying to control the action but Grove is working from the bottom.
Jutsu prevents Grove from improving his position.
Jutsu is working for a submission of some sort.
Jutsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grove is just riding it out for now. Jutsu eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Jutsu is trying to control. Grove wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jutsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grove defends it well.
Jutsu trying to mount his opponent but Grove defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jutsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grove defends it well.
Jutsu is looking for a kimura but Grove is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jutsu to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jin Jutsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jutsu shoots in for a double leg but Grove sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Grove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jutsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grove as he jumps to the side.
Grove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jutsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Grove sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Grove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sidney Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Jutsu.
Grove ducks under a wild hook from Jutsu.
An attempted straight right counter from Grove misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jutsu feints and as Grove raises his hands in defense, Jutsu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grove scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Jutsu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutsu looks to throw the jab but Grove is out of range.
Jutsu misses with a takedown attempt
letting Grove counter with a right hand.
Jutsu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jutsu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grove was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jutsu misses with a takedown attempt - Grove sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Grove as Jutsu shoots in.
Jin Jutsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grove checks a leg kick.
Grove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jutsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Grove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jutsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jutsu.
Grove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grove stuffs the takedown attempt from Jutsu. Jutsu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grove appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grove slaps away a takedown attempt from Jutsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sidney Grove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jutsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Grove sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grove is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jutsu is defended easily by Grove.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jutsu shoots for a takedown but Grove saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Grove was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jutsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grove seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jutsu shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jutsu 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.
Jutsu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jutsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grove has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sidney Grove dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jutsu fails with a takedown attempt.
As Jutsu looks to move away, Grove throws a big counter combo but Jutsu just gets out of the way.
Grove blocks the body kick.
Grove is looking to counter punch.
Grove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Grove misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jutsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grove circles away quickly and effectively.
Grove is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutsu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grove's guard.
Jutsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Grove is retaining full guard.
Jutsu looking to sit in guard and control but Grove gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jin Jutsu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jutsu has his foot on Grove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grove works his way back into a safe position though.
Jutsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grove throwing strikes from guard but Jutsu blocks nicely.
Grove showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grove lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove trying to control the position from guard on top but Jutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jutsu controls Grove momentarily but Grove frees himself.
Grove postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jutsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grove defends well.
Grove is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grove preventing the sweep.
Jutsu looking to control.
Grove looking to sit in guard and control but Jutsu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jutsu has gone for a leg lock! Grove slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jutsu's guard.
Grove postures up and lands a big shot to Jutsu's brow.
Grove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jutsu is keeping the position for now.
Jutsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jutsu, not yet.
Grove trying to control the position from guard on top but Jutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grove is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grove scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grove is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove connects with a couple of short punches.
Jutsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jutsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grove defends well.
Jutsu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grove is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jutsu.
Check out the look on Grove's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jutsu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Sidney Grove.
I think Grove 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sidney Grove!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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