PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uwe Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Grant
vs
Zorrander

184 cm
26
269 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

194 cm
26
252 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Conviction

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uwe Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeus Zorrander!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Zorrander.
Zorrander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant.
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zorrander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeus Zorrander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zorrander misses with a wild body shot.
Zorrander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zorrander.
Grant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zorrander lands a nice shot to the body.
Zorrander throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Uwe Grant has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Grant scores with a takedown into Zorrander's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zorrander trying to control the position.
Zorrander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zorrander is keeping the position for now.
Grant throws an elbow that misses. Zorrander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grant's guard. Nice move by Zorrander!

Grant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zorrander passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grant trying to control here.
Zorrander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Grant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zorrander pulls his head out easily.

Grant looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to roll over but Zorrander keeps him under control.
Zorrander controlling the action here.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
Zorrander trying to control from half guard but Grant is working away.
Zorrander thows a huge punch but Grant dodges it nicely.

Grant actively working from the bottom here.
Grant is refusing to be controlled, as Zorrander sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grant actively working from the bottom here.
Grant moves into full guard.

Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorrander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grant 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.
Grant looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorrander wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.

Grant looking for a guillotine here but Zorrander defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Zorrander from controlling successfully.

Grant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zorrander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zorrander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Grant working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zorrander has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uwe Grant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uwe Grant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zorrander throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Zorrander misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Zorrander throws a leg kick but Grant moved away.
Grant lunges at Zorrander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zorrander's hand.
Grant tries to clinch there but Zorrander circles away.
Grant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from Zorrander misses

so Grant counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zorrander keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Zorrander.
Grant content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander controlling the position.
Grant wants to control from the top but Zorrander keeps moving.

Zorrander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zorrander trying to control the position.
Zorrander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grant manages to get himself to full guard.
Zorrander trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uwe Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Grant working for a triangle but Zorrander defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grant throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zorrander uses it to pass to side control.
Grant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zorrander's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Zorrander has control of the leg.
Well, if Zorrander is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zorrander's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zorrander's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grant has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grant is hanging on to Zorrander's back as he tries to escape.
Zorrander is still trying to improve position.
Zorrander just trying to survive but Grant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Grant is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zorrander is defending well though. Grant let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Zorrander's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Zorrander fending off the submission attempt from Grant.
Grant punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grant is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zorrander trying to control but not successfully.
Zorrander can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Grant has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zorrander has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uwe Grant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uwe Grant's cut.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Zorrander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zorrander swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Zorrander is looking to land body kicks.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Zorrander saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zorrander - that will leave a mark!
Zorrander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Zorrander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zorrander throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Zorrander lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Grant darts in looking for a takedown but Zorrander gets double underhooks and turns Grant into the cage.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zorrander lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zorrander throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.

Zorrander breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zorrander.
Zorrander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Zorrander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zorrander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zorrander throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
Zorrander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Zorrander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Grant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zorrander has momentary wrist control but Grant slips an elbow through the middle.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorrander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Zorrander.
Zeus Zorrander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zorrander working for a triangle but Grant defends it easily.

Zorrander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grant defends it easily.
Zorrander keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Zorrander looking to control.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Zorrander is retaining full guard.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zorrander keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Zorrander 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.
Grant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Grant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zorrander has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grant has managed to get both his arms back between Zorrander's legs - danger averted.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorrander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zorrander looking for a sweep. Not yet Zorrander, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant with a nice head shot there.

Grant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zorrander looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zorrander looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zorrander!
Grant is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zorrander is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Grant is looking to improve his position but Zorrander isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant regains half guard.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Zorrander has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zorrander is fighting to break Grant's control of his arms but Grant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zeus Zorrander.
I think Grant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uwe Grant!
A very excited looking Uwe Grant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.