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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grapler Grapling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grapler Grapling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Grapling circles away.
Jenkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grapling manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grapling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Grapling has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Grapling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Jenkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grapling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenkins is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins postures up in Grapling's guard and throws a big left but Grapling blocks it.
Jenkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grapling has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Grapling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grapling kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grapling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! Grapling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grapling manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into Grapling's guard.
Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! Grapling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grapling manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into Grapling's guard.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jenkins tries to get to his feet but Grapling is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Jenkins in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jenkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jenkins cracks Grapling with a big right hand but Grapling just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jenkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grapling's legs.
Grapling tries to buck Jenkins off but Jenkins is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has knee on belly momentarily but Grapling bucks him off and regains half guard.
Jenkins is just content to waste time from the top position. Grapling takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Grapling keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Grapling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenkins is aware though and is defending well.
Jenkins trying to control but Grapling is working from the bottom.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jenkins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jenkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grapling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grapling looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins working Grapling over with strikes.
Jenkins throwing shots but Grapling is blocking nicely.
Jenkins is looking to stall here but Grapling recovers full guard.
Jenkins passes Grapling's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jenkins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Grapling reverses the position - he's now on top in Jenkins's guard.
Grapling looking to sit in guard and control but Jenkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Jenkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapling with a poor takedown
and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grapling's guard now.
Jenkins thows a big elbow that misses.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Grapling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grapling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jenkins has managed to get both his arms back between Grapling's legs - danger averted.
Jenkins slips nicely into half guard.
Jenkins controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Grapling is working away.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jenkins throwing shots but Grapling is blocking nicely.
Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grapling sees it coming and defends easily.
Jenkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grapling!
Grapling blocking the ground and pound.
Jenkins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grapling has worked his arm free - good work by Grapling!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grapling misses with a takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Grapling fights it but they end up in guard.
Mark Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grapling keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Jenkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grapling working a defensive guard here.
Jenkins trying to control but Grapling is working from the bottom.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins pushing down on Grapling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but Grapling defending well.
Jenkins stalling away here and it's allowed Grapling to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grapling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jenkins pushes down on Grapling's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grapling won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.
Jenkins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Grapling reverses the position - he's now on top in Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapling drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jenkins dives on top into guard.
Jenkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grapling's guard.
Jenkins wants to pass to mount but Grapling is defending the position.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jenkins moves into full mount! Grapling won't be happy about that!
Grapling is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jenkins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grapling?
Grapling wants to control but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins lands a big elbow.
Jenkins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Grapling blocking the ground and pound.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jenkins really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grapling counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
Grapling is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jenkins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jenkins!
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Grapling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Grapling is retaining full guard.
Grapling working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins cracks Grapling with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control but Grapling is working from the bottom.
Jenkins controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark Jenkins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grapling.
Grapling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jenkins sprawls well initially but Grapling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grapling with the ground and pound but Jenkins uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grapling has gone for a leg lock! Jenkins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grapling's guard.
Grapling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Grapling is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grapler Grapling had his way with Mark Jenkins in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jenkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grapling manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jenkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Grapling keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grapling is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Grapling keeps moving.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grapling is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins wants to stand but Grapling has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins slips nicely into half guard.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grapling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
Jenkins throwing shots but Grapling is blocking nicely.
Jenkins is just content to waste time from the top position. Grapling takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapling has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jenkins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Grapling has tightened it up now! Jenkins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grapler Grapling!
Grapler Grapling is the new heavyweight champion!
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hype
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