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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 2888 p4p, 329 weight class) and Mauler Jackman (ranked 2537 p4p, 291 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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251 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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260 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brodie Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauler Jackman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy swings for the body but Jackman moves out of range.
Grundy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grundy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackman up against the cage.
Grundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
It looks like Mauler Jackman has been cut.
Jackman misses with a punch to the body.
Jackman tries to throw a body punch but Grundy avoids it by throwing Jackman back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Grundy.
Jackman lands a shoulder strike.
Grundy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackman avoiding damage.
Grundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman lands a right hand.
Jackman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grundy prevents a body shot from Jackman.
Grundy stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
Jackman is trying to stall.
Jackman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackman.
Jackman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grundy or not.
Jackman blocks an uppercut.
Jackman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grundy.
Jackman misses with the head strike.
Grundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
Jackman throws a head punch that misses.
Grundy letting Jackman take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman tries to work over Grundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grundy breaks the clinch.
Grundy feints and then cracks Jackman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackman down.
Grundy tries to bum rush Jackman with a series of wild strikes but Jackman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mauler Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Jackman.
Grundy slips under a jab.
Jackman throws a hook to the side of Grundy's head but Grundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackman misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy lands a high kick!
Jackman pushes Grundy up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackman throws a punch but it's blocked by Grundy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackman.
Jackman working aggressively here.
Jackman throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has a couple of punches blocked by Jackman.
A bit of stalling here from Jackman.
Jackman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackman letting Grundy take a breather here.
Jackman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Jackman fails to land.
Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackman.
Jackman lunges at Grundy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grundy's hand.
It looks like Brodie Grundy has been cut.
Grundy moves into the clinch.
Grundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
Grundy tries to stall but Jackman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackman blocks an uppercut.
Jackman misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to break free.
Grundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grundy avoids the body shot from Jackman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackman.
Grundy lands a jab to the nose.
Grundy misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackman counters by moving into the clinch.
Grundy blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackman.
Grundy breaks the clinch.
Grundy lands the left hand.
Jackman connects with a body shot.
Grundy throws a sloppy head kick and Jackman moves out of range easily.
Grundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grundy tries to land a front kick but Jackman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grundy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauler Jackman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackman.
Jackman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grundy.
An attempted straight right counter from Grundy misses the target.
Jackman rushes Grundy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
Jackman tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
Jackman has a couple of punches blocked by Grundy.
Grundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackman.
Jackman misses with a body punch.
Grundy throws a head punch that misses.
Jackman tries to throw a body punch but Grundy avoids it by throwing Jackman back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackman gets an underhook and turns Grundy into the cage.
Jackman blocks an uppercut.
Grundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackman.
Grundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackman gets an underhook and turns Grundy into the cage.
Jackman presses Grundy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackman struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
Grundy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackman blocks an uppercut.
Jackman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackman being controlled against the cage.
Grundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackman throws a punch but it's blocked by Grundy.
Jackman tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
A short left from Grundy.
Mauler Jackman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grundy's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jackman fails to land.
Jackman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackman scores with a shot to the side of Grundy's head.
Jackman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy slows down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Jackman.
Jackman lands with a light punch inside.
Jackman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grundy as Jackman tries to tie him up.
Grundy has had enough of the clinch but Jackman keeps him there for the moment.
Grundy trying to control the position but instead, Jackman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grundy into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy scores with a hook to the body.
Jackman has Grundy pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackman fails to land.
Grundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grundy lands with a light punch inside.
Grundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackman backwards.
Grundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grundy's efforts to push away.
Jackman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy prevents a body shot from Jackman.
Jackman works on Grundy's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackman swings wildly with an uppercut but Grundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Grundy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grundy can't find room to land a body shot as Jackman controls the action.
Grundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grundy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grundy loads up on a big right hand but Jackman slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackman ducks right into an uppercut from Grundy.
Jackman lands a big head kick that sends Grundy tumbling to the mat! Jackman takes a step backwards and waves Grundy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grundy is rocked!
Grundy bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Jackman comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Grundy falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Grundy was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauler Jackman!
Mauler Jackman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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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