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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Pikkarainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant tries for a takedown but Pikkarainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pikkarainen lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming.
Pikkarainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pikkarainen scores with a shot to the body.
Pikkarainen lands a slapping body shot.
Pikkarainen lands with a good body shot.
Pikkarainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Pikkarainen connects with the punch.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant is looking for the big counter here.
Grant slips a straight right by Pikkarainen.
Grant is looking for the big counter here.
Pikkarainen misses the jab.
Pikkarainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pikkarainen.
#T1##CL2#
Pikkarainen tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Pikkarainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pikkarainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pikkarainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Grant dodges the punch combination from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant moves out of range as Pikkarainen strikes.
Grant shoots in for a double leg but Pikkarainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pikkarainen defends well and Grant ends up having to push Pikkarainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pekka Pikkarainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordon Grant.#T2##TD2#
Grant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pikkarainen on his heels. He'll look to pass Pikkarainen's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Grant stands up and waves to Pikkarainen to follow him.
Grant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pikkarainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pikkarainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pikkarainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grant.
Pikkarainen misses with a double jab.
Grant wants to clinch.
Pikkarainen swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grant.#T3#
Pikkarainen throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range. #TD2#
Grant shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grant was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grant moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pikkarainen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pikkarainen is not content to let Grant control the position.
Pikkarainen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grant asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Pikkarainen trying to control but Grant flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grant is cranking Pikkarainen's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Pikkarainen! He's tightened the choke and Pikkarainen is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordon Grant! |
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