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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Schaub (ranked 781 p4p, 108 weight class) and Early Grayce (ranked 344 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bryan Schaub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Early Grayce !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayce avoids the body shot from Schaub.
Schaub misses the jab.
Schaub slips under a jab from Grayce .
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schaub enables Grayce to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schaub manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schaub looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaub, not yet.
Grayce is pushing down on Schaub's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaub is fighting to maintain full guard but Grayce has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schaub is positioning himself well to prevent Grayce advancing to mount.
Grayce wants to pass the guard but Schaub is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayce wants to work for an arm triangle but Schaub is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grayce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaub knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub is trying to get back to full guard.
Grayce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schaub's head.
Grayce thows a huge punch but Schaub dodges it nicely.
Schaub is defending against the submission attempts here by Grayce .
Schaub trying to control but Grayce postures up.
Grayce throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schaub to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grayce trying to control but Schaub is working from the bottom.
Grayce makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grayce wants to pass the guard but Schaub is keeping the position.
Grayce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grayce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grayce tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaub is retaining full guard.
Schaub not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Schaub throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayce misses with a straight left.
Grayce slips under a jab.
Grayce misses with a straight left.
Schaub tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grayce manages to circle out of the way.
No luck for Grayce with that takedown attempt.
As Grayce tries to get set, Schaub tries to push him back and clinch up but Grayce manages to avoid the attempt.
Grayce shoots for a takedown but Schaub saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grayce throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schaub's waist but Schaub gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grayce off to one side.
Grayce has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schaub is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bryan Schaub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Early Grayce .
Schaub misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grayce .
Early Grayce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub throws a jab when Grayce was well out of range.
Schaub looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schaub takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schaub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schaub misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaub swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schaub fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grayce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grayce slips a jab from Schaub.
Grayce throws a hook but Schaub avoids it easily.
Grayce throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaub.
Grayce throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaub.
Schaub scores with a shot to the body.
Schaub bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Grayce coming out on top.
Grayce looks for a takedown but Schaub sprawls well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grayce throws an overhand right that lands on Schaub's shoulder, as Schaub tries to avoid the shot.
Schaub wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grayce might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Schaub.
Grayce bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grayce working the ground and pound.
Schaub is looking for a sweep.
Grayce tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grayce has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grayce in side control, throwing shots but Schaub defends.
Grayce thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Schaub's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grayce wants to control but Schaub is keeping him busy.
Schaub can't do much from the bottom here.
Grayce throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Grayce tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schaub regains half guard, as Grayce was trying to land strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grayce trying to control the action but Schaub is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grayce wants to pass the guard but Schaub is defending well.
Grayce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schaub is trying to maintain the position but Grayce is very close to passing his half guard.
Grayce trying to pass the guard but Schaub defending well.
That's eight 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.
Grayce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schaub is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schaub throws a jab when Grayce was well out of range.
Grayce shoots in for a takedown but Schaub shows good takedown defense.
Grayce has his takedown stuffed
and Schaub counters by moving into the clinch.
Schaub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Grayce misses.
Schaub throws a jab when Grayce was well out of range.
Grayce misses with a left hand
and Schaub holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grayce throws an elbow but it misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grayce wants a takedown.
Grayce turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grayce manages to end up in side control.
Grayce creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schaub sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grayce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schaub is holding Grayce down, trying to stall.
Grayce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Early Grayce dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Schaub thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grayce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schaub.
Grayce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grayce is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grayce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schaub is looking to counter the offense by Grayce and move into the clinch.
Schaub moves out of range as Grayce strikes.
Schaub bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grayce throws out a loose jab but Schaub uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schaub. Grayce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grayce changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayce moves away.
Grayce slips under a jab.
Grayce throws a big shot that misses.
Grayce scores with a jab. Schaub acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schaub tries to counter by clinching up but Grayce breaks away and moves out of range.
Schaub ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schaub lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Early Grayce has been cut.
Schaub rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grayce counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grayce is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schaub!
Schaub tries to lock up and control but Grayce gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grayce can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaub is looking to escape.
Grayce looking to finish Schaub with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schaub!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grayce thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Grayce is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Schaub has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Schaub!
Grayce controls Schaub momentarily but Schaub frees himself.
Schaub pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grayce is keeping the position for now.
Grayce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schaub gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grayce can't keep his opponent in guard - Schaub advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grayce gets back to full guard.
Grayce has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schaub can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grayce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schaub defends it easily.
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.
Schaub wants to get up but he can't break Grayce 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grayce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grayce keeping full guard, as Schaub tries to pass.
Grayce wants to control but Schaub passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grayce manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grayce working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schaub has passed into half guard!
Grayce moves into full guard.
Schaub avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schaub wants to stand but Grayce is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's six 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.
Grayce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schaub preventing the sweep.
Schaub tries to stand but Grayce is controlling from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grayce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grayce shoots in and drives through. Schaub sprawls well.
Bryan Schaub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schaub waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grayce .
Grayce on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryan Schaub is winning the standup battle so far.
Grayce shoots in for a takedown but Schaub shows good takedown defense.
Bryan Schaub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Early Grayce .
Grayce is breathing heavily.
Grayce misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Schaub.
Schaub looks to land a left hand but Grayce moved out of range nicely.
Bryan Schaub is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaub needs to keep his hands up - Grayce had a free shot at his head there.
Grayce throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schaub counters by moving into the clinch.
Schaub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grayce throws a big shot that misses.
Schaub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grayce misses with a takedown
and Schaub holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schaub throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grayce s head.
A right hook to the body lands for Schaub.
Grayce looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayce throws an elbow that misses.
Schaub is trying to stall.
Schaub lands a shot to the body.
Schaub doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grayce blocks a body shot from Schaub.
Schaub tries to throw a body punch but Grayce avoids it by throwing Schaub back against the ropes.
Schaub scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schaub tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaub fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayce trying to land knees to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schaub lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schaub blocks an elbow strike from Grayce .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaub.
Grayce is looking for a takedown.
Schaub is trying to stall.
Grayce misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schaub.
Grayce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schaub fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grayce throws out a loose jab but Schaub uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaub slips a jab from Grayce .
Schaub tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grayce manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schaub. Grayce does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grayce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schaub just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Schaub showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Bryan Schaub!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Bryan Schaub!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight as a draw!
Bryan Schaub wins by majority decision!
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