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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franjy Izgrate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izgrate's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sail. Franjy Izgrate could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jensen Saint's chin.
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216 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franjy Izgrate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jensen Saint!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izgrate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Izgrate as he jumps to the side.
Izgrate looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint is just out of range.
Izgrate with a nice cross.
Izgrate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Izgrate throws a right hand that Saint ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint also avoids with ease.
Izgrate slips under a jab from Saint.
Saint misses with an uppercut.
Izgrate tries to bum rush Saint with a series of wild strikes but Saint uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throws a combination that misses
and Izgrate counters with a two punch combo.
Saint misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint dives in and grabs Izgrate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Izgrate pushes down on Saint's head and hops out.
Izgrate thuds his right hand into Saint's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Izgrate misses with a double jab
and Saint counters with a takedown into side control.
Izgrate taking a bit of punishment here - Saint scoring with strikes.
Saint working the strikes but Izgrate uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Saint drops an elbow to the side of Izgrate's head.
Izgrate makes his way to full guard, as Saint worked for a kimura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint trying to control the position from guard on top but Izgrate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate wants to get back to his feet but Saint is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saint loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint throws a strike but Izgrate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Saint wants to sweep here but Izgrate controlling him for the moment.
Izgrate tries to stand but Saint is controlling from the bottom.
Saint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate gets to his feet. Saint looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Izgrate misses the shot to the body.
Izgrate throws a right hand that Saint ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Saint both land. Nice combination.
Izgrate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Izgrate misses with a series of wild punches.
Izgrate throws a combination that misses
and Saint counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Izgrate's guard now.
Saint trying to control but Izgrate is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint throws a strike but Izgrate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Izgrate wants to stand but Saint is controlling his posture from full guard.
Izgrate throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izgrate wants to stand but Saint is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saint looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jensen Saint will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saint misses with a looping right.
Saint moves out of range as Izgrate strikes.
Saint shoots in and drives through. Izgrate sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Saint.
Izgrate scores with a body shot.
A combination from Izgrate does no damage.
Franjy Izgrate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izgrate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Izgrate wants to clinch up but Saint keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Izgrate. No joy for Saint on that attempt.
Franjy Izgrate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izgrate throws a looping overhand right but Saint ducks down to avoid it.
Izgrate misses with an uppercut. Saint saw that one coming.
Saint tries to score a power double leg takedown but Izgrate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saint somewhat.
Franjy Izgrate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jensen Saint.
Saint tries to bum rush Izgrate with a series of wild strikes but Izgrate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Izgrate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saint counters with a shoot takedown. Izgrate fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saint is looking to work some ground and pound but Izgrate has wrist control.
Saint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izgrate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Izgrate is looking to stand up but Saint isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint trying to control the position from guard on top but Izgrate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint is looking to work some ground and pound but Izgrate has wrist control.
Izgrate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint wants to control from the top but Izgrate keeps moving.
Saint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saint shoots in for a takedown but Izgrate shows good takedown defense.
Izgrate throws a nice looking combination but Saint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Izgrate misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Izgrate throws a hook to the side of Saint's head but Saint sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franjy Izgrate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Izgrate throws a one two combo.
Izgrate throws a series of punches but Saint avoids them all with ease.
Izgrate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saint stops Izgrate from getting back to his feet.
Saint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saint seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint prevents Izgrate from improving his position.
Izgrate pushes Saint off and gets back to his feet.
Izgrate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saint scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izgrate ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
Saint is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izgrate.
Saint shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Izgrate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Izgrate misses with a combination
so Saint counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saint wants to pass the guard but Izgrate is keeping the position.
Saint is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Izgrate is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Izgrate has escaped and now he's on top!
Saint not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saint wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint looking to control.
Izgrate drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saint manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Izgrate has Saint in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint throwing strikes from guard but Izgrate blocks nicely.
Izgrate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saint.
Saint lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Izgrate manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Izgrate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint can't escape the position.
Izgrate thowing shots but they're missing.
Izgrate trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Izgrate looking to ground and pound but Saint is blocking nicely.
Izgrate throwing strikes here but Saint is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Izgrate looking to finish with strikes here!
Izgrate misses with a head shot.
Saint is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Izgrate.
Saint bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saint throws a big right hand that misses.
Saint working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Izgrate's head.
Saint throwing strikes from guard but Izgrate blocks nicely.
Izgrate 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.
Saint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saint postures up in Izgrate's guard and throws a big left but Izgrate blocks it.
Saint with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Izgrate's head.
Saint stands up over Izgrate, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saint postures up.
Saint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Izgrate wants to stand and escape but Saint is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Izgrate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Izgrate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint looking to sit in guard and control but Izgrate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saint is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saint drops an elbow to the side of Izgrate's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Saint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saint winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Jensen Saint!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Jensen Saint!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jensen Saint!
Jensen Saint wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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