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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Collis (ranked 5806 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Granite (ranked 5076 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Collis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Granite!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granite drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collis is looking for a triangle but Granite pushes his legs off easily.
Granite sitting in guard here, content to control.
Collis wants to sweep but no luck.
Collis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Granite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Granite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Granite manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collis is controlling Granite's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granite showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Granite content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Granite slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Granite gets to his feet - Collis follows without any prompting.
Granite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leo Granite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granite takes one to the chin there.
Collis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab, jab by Granite - just one landing.
Granite closes the distance and clinches up with Collis, looking for a takedown. Granite pushes Collis against the cage but Collis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collis is looking for a counter combo.
Granite closes the distance and pushes Collis back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Granite gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granite sitting in guard here, content to control.
Collis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Collis is keen to just control but Granite is a slippery customer.
Granite controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Granite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collis pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collis seems to be working for a kimura but Granite defends the submission attempt.
Granite kicks off Collis and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Granite lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collis doesn't seem phased though.
Granite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collis.
A big left from Granite misses.
Granite fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Collis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granite sprawls and moves away.
Granite darts in and clinches Collis up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granite stalling in the clinch.
Collis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Granite after a bit of a struggle.
Granite gets control of Collis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Granite will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Granite controlling Collis's posture.
Collis stopping the sweep attempt from Granite.
Granite trying to control the position here.
Granite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collis is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Granite dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Collis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Collis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Granite tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Collis defends well and Granite ends up having to push Collis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collis.
Granite misses with a few strikes there.
Granite throws a series of punches but Collis avoids them all with ease.
Collis lands a jab-cross combination.
Granite scores with a nice right hand.
Granite drives through with a takedown into Collis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Granite is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
Granite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Collis being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Granite 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Granite scoring with some ground and pound.
Collis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Granite slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Granite postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Granite shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Granite controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Collis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granite lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Granite content to stall in guard here.
Granite gets to his feet. Collis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granite rushes Collis and presses him up against the cage.
Granite lands a takedown into guard.
Granite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granite working some strikes from top position.
Granite not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Collis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Granite makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Granite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Granite makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Granite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Granite showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Granite controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Granite clinches with his opponent.
Granite effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Granite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Granite manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Collis on his heels. He'll look to pass Collis's guard now, I'm sure.
Collis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Granite not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Collis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Granite has picked Collis up and slammed him! Collis can't keep hold of the triangle and Granite manages to pass to side control!
Granite controlling the position.
Granite is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granite decides to stand back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Collis enables Granite to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Collis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Collis can't keep his opponent in guard - Granite advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granite tries to pass to full mount but Collis defends it.
Leo Granite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Granite is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Collis wants to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Granite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Granite.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Granite moves into range and clinches up with Collis.
Granite tightens his grip and picks Collis up, before dumping him to the ground. Collis manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collis working a defensive guard but Granite passes into half guard.
Granite content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Granite connects with a nice short shot to Collis's temple.
Granite is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Granite lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Granite trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Collis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Granite is taking a breather. Collis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Collis wants to get back to his feet.
Granite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Granite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Max Collis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Granite is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Granite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Granite 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Granite!
Leo Granite 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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RATING
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