PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhali Llamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimson comes to the cage accompanied by Carcass-Corporeal Jigsore Quandary. Dhali Llamma has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stu Grimson's chin.

Grimson
vs
Llamma

194 cm
23
215 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stu Grimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhali Llamma!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimson tests Llamma's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Llamma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grimson's half guard.
Llamma trying to control the pace.
Grimson tries to roll over but Llamma keeps him under control.
Grimson wants to control but Llamma is keeping busy.
Grimson wants to improve his position but Llamma is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson is pressing down on Llamma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Llamma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Grimson has his foot on Llamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Llamma works his way back into a safe position though.

Grimson is looking for a triangle but Llamma pushes his legs off easily.
Llamma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two 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.
Llamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimson trying to keep a closed guard but Llamma is proving a slippery customer.
Grimson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Grimson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Llamma defends well.
Llamma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grimson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Llamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimson wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Llamma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Llamma throws a leg kick that misses.
Llamma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grimson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Llamma.
Some wild striking there from Grimson.
Grimson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Llamma tries for a takedown but Grimson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Llamma on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Grimson.
No luck for Llamma with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Llamma.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimson misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimson misses the target.
Grimson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Grimson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Llamma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimson.
Grimson just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Grimson misses.
A big left from Grimson misses.
Llamma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Llamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Llamma tries for a takedown but Grimson manages to get underhooks.
Grimson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Llamma backwards.
Grimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Llamma.
Grimson misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Llamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimson has a couple of punches blocked by Llamma.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimson.
Grimson trying to land knees to the body.
Llamma is trying to stall.
Grimson tries to land knees in the clinch but Llamma avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamma stalling in the clinch.
Llamma trying to stall but Grimson improves his position.
Grimson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Llamma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grimson up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dhali Llamma.
Grimson throws a lazy right hand but Llamma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Llamma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stu Grimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Llamma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimson throws an overhand right that lands on Llamma's shoulder, as Llamma tries to avoid the shot.

Llamma has managed to clinch.
Llamma blocks an uppercut.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimson is keeping busy.
Grimson works on Llamma's body with a couple of short punches.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimson misses with some punches.
Grimson throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llamma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimson is defending well for now.
Grimson lands a shoulder strike.
Grimson digs a right hand underneath Llamma's ribcage. Llamma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grimson lands with a light punch inside.
Grimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Llamma is trying to maintain a safe position but Grimson gets an underhook and turns Llamma into the cage.
Grimson presses Llamma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grimson throws a head punch that misses.
Llamma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimson avoids it.
Grimson tries to throw a body punch but Llamma avoids it by throwing Grimson back against the cage.
Grimson throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Llamma smiles and moves away.
Jab, jab by Grimson - just one landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Llamma slips a jab and a cross from Grimson.

Grimson rushes Llamma and presses him up against the cage.
Grimson is looking to break free of the clinch but Llamma has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Grimson fails to land.
Llamma is trying to stall.
Grimson has a couple of punches blocked by Llamma.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llamma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grimson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Grimson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Grimson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Llamma defends well.

Llamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Grimson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Llamma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Grimson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Llamma is aware though and is defending well.
Llamma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Llamma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Llamma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Llamma stopping the sweep attempt from Grimson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Grimson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Llamma tries to clinch there but Grimson circles away.
Llamma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimson.
Grimson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Llamma.
Grimson misses with a wild combination.
Grimson swinging wildly here.
Grimson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llamma slips a jab from Grimson.

Llamma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimson, pushing him back against the cage.
Grimson misses with some punches.
Llamma is looking to control Grimson's arms but Grimson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Llamma has his back to the cage.
Llamma pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Llamma smiles and moves away.
Grimson is looking to slow Llamma down with leg kicks.
Grimson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Llamma sprawls well. Llamma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimson gets slowly back to his feet.
Llamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Llamma slips under a jab.

Grimson gets caught flat footed, as Llamma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Llamma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grimson has control of Llamma's left arm, preventing Llamma from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Llamma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Llamma has managed to get both his arms back between Grimson's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimson looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimson, not yet.
Grimson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Llamma trying to control but Grimson is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grimson is on top in guard.
Llamma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Llamma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Llamma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Llamma!
Grimson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grimson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Llamma off and has taken his back!
Grimson keeps control of the position as Llamma tries to break free.

That's four 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.

Grimson is persistently looking for the submission but Llamma is defending it well.

Grimson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Llamma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimson working the ground and pound effectively.
Llamma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dhali Llamma just about did enough to take it.
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.

Grimson looks to throw the jab but Llamma is out of range.
Grimson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimson misses with a straight right.
Grimson misses with the combination.
Grimson throws a hook but Llamma blocks it.
Llamma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimson is out of range and Llamma settles back down.
Grimson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grimson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Llamma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stu Grimson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Llamma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimson.
Llamma tries to clinch up but Grimson circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Grimson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Llamma manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson shoots in for a takedown but Llamma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Grimson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llamma tried to score with a low kick but Grimson checks it.
Llamma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Llamma somewhat.
Llamma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Grimson misses its intended target.
Grimson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimson swinging wildly here.

Llamma gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Llamma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimson avoids it.
Grimson is looking to control Llamma's arms but Llamma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grimson has his back to the cage.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Llamma jumps guard but Grimson stands there with Llamma around his waist. Llamma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Llamma tries to pull guard but Grimson won't allow it.
Llamma is trying to maintain a safe position but Grimson gets an underhook and turns Llamma into the cage.
Llamma tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimson avoids the damage to the body.
Grimson is working Llamma over against the cage.
Grimson has a couple of punches blocked by Llamma.
Grimson tries to work over Llamma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimson.
Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Llamma.
Grimson tries to work over Llamma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Llamma is trying to maintain a safe position but Grimson gets an underhook and turns Llamma into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grimson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Grimson gets control of Llamma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grimson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Llamma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grimson controls Llamma momentarily but Llamma frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Llamma defends it easily.
Llamma sitting in guard here, content to control.

Grimson looking for a guillotine here but Llamma defends easily.

Grimson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Llamma defends it easily.

That's four 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.
Llamma preventing the sweep.
Grimson keeping moving, preventing Llamma from controlling successfully.
Grimson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Llamma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimson is out of range and Llamma settles back down.
Grimson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Llamma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Grimson had his way with Dhali Llamma in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Llamma dodges the punch combination from Grimson.
Grimson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimson lands a jab-cross combination.
Grimson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Llamma closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Llamma.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Llamma stalls.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Llamma slowing the pace effectively.
Grimson connects with a knee to the head.
Grimson is trying to break free.
Llamma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Llamma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimson is defending well for now.
Llamma missing with knees to the body.
Llamma stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Llamma's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Grimson lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimson.
Grimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Llamma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Llamma controls his hands.
Llamma looking for a takedown.
Grimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Llamma avoiding damage.
Llamma fails to pull guard.
Stu Grimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhali Llamma.
Grimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimson tries to throw a body punch but Llamma avoids it by throwing Grimson back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dhali Llamma.
Grimson misses with an uppercut. Llamma saw that one coming.
Grimson takes a swing at Llamma's ribcage but misses.
Grimson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Llamma counters by clinching up.
Grimson tries to break free but Llamma pushes him back against the cage.
Llamma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grimson managing to block the knees to the body from Llamma.

Grimson manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Grimson.
Grimson tries for a takedown but Llamma circles away easily

and Llamma moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Llamma.
Llamma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Llamma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grimson working aggressively here.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimson is keeping busy.
Llamma effectively controlling the action here.
Grimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Llamma controls his hands.
Llamma trying to land knees to the body.
Grimson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Llamma tries to stall but Grimson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grimson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Llamma blocks an uppercut.
Grimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimson is keeping busy.
Llamma tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimson avoids the damage to the body.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Llamma is looking to control Grimson's arms but Grimson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Llamma has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimson is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dhali Llamma.
Llamma is looking to clinch but Grimson is avoiding it.
Llamma doesn't manage to clinch there - Grimson circles away.
Stu Grimson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Llamma ducks under a wild hook from Grimson.
Grimson misses with a jab to the body

and Llamma counters by clinching up.
Grimson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Llamma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimson lands a damaging elbow.
Llamma blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Grimson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grimson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dhali Llamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimson has a couple of punches blocked by Llamma.
A knee to the head by Grimson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Grimson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grimson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Grimson!