PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drost is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Grimm
vs
Drost

192 cm
27
247 lbs
19 - 4 - 1

205 cm
26
280 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conviction
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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 19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Grimm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Grimm misses.
Grimm scores with a jab.

It looks like Doomsday Drost has been cut.
Drost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Grimm.
Drost misses with a jab to the body
and Grimm makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drost really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Grimm does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Drost.
Grimm misses with a low kick.
Drost moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimm tests Drost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ben Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost connects with a body shot that sends Grimm's belly button to the back.
Grimm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drost tries for a takedown but Grimm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drost is out of range.
Grimm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drost checks a leg kick.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
Drost thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost has a takedown stuffed.
Drost misses the shot to the body.
Grimm connects with a single shot there.

That has opened up Doomsday Drost's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grimm.
Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drost moves away.
Drost on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grimm scores with the left hand. Drost knows he should have avoided that one.
Grimm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost throws a right hand that misses

and Grimm counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimm.
Grimm lands with a light punch inside.
Drost blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grimm throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimm.
Grimm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grimm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimm misses with the head strike.

Drost wants the takedown. Grimm is fighting it off but Drost persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grimm's guard against the cage.
Grimm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimm 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.
Drost postures up and lands a big shot to Grimm's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drost tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimm is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drost throws an elbow that misses. Grimm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drost's guard. Nice move by Grimm!
Drost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Drost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drost pulls Grimm in close to his closed guard and prevents Grimm from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Grimm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doomsday Drost's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Grimm throws a leg kick but Drost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grimm lands a nice looking body shot.
Drost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grimm looks to land a right hand but Drost moved out of range.
Grimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimm throws a front kick aimed at Drost's knee but Drost avoids it well.
Grimm throws a push kick but Drost slaps the foot to one side.

Grimm has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimm tries to throw a body punch but Drost avoids it by throwing Grimm back against the cage.
Grimm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drost backwards.
Drost looking for a takedown.
Drost tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grimm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drosts head.

Drost lands a takedown into guard.
Grimm pulls Drost in close to prevent any damage.
Drost postures up in Grimm's guard and throws a big left but Grimm blocks it.
Grimm looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimm, not yet.
Drost throws a strike but Grimm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drost controls Grimm momentarily but Grimm frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimm controlling from the top position.
Drost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grimm's guard.
Drost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grimm wants to sweep but no luck.
Doomsday Drost has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drost landing with the ground and pound.
Drost chips away with some ground and pound.
Drost is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
Drost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grimm pulls Drost in close to his closed guard and prevents Drost from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grimm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grimm keeping moving, preventing Drost from controlling successfully.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Grimm here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Drost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drost scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grimm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drost preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drost wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving.
Grimm managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doomsday Drost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doomsday Drost's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm.
Ben Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm.
Drost misses with an uppercut.

Grimm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimm is trying to keep Drost in close.
Grimm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drost landing some decent shots from guard.
Drost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grimm working a defensive guard here.
Grimm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Grimm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drost defends it easily.
Drost stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm.
Grimm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grimm is on top in guard.
Grimm won't allow Drost to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drost can't keep his opponent in guard - Grimm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drost trying to control but Grimm postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost manages to get to full guard.
Drost working a defensive guard here.
Drost manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drost thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Drost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drost not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grimm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drost.
Grimm is not content to let Drost control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grimm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doomsday Drost really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doomsday Drost's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A cross from Grimm lands.
Good work by Drost as he checks the leg kick.
Drost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grimm rather than just go for the knockout.
Drost tries to clinch up but Grimm circles away and keeps his distance.
Drost misses with a wild body shot.
Grimm misses with a right hand
and Drost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grimm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drost tries to clinch there but Grimm circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Grimm rushes Drost and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Grimm on the inside.
Grimm has a couple of punches blocked by Drost.
Grimm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grimm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Grimm.
Drost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grimm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grimm throws a leg kick which misses Drost's front leg but catches the back leg as Drost tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
Drost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimm swivels and escapes.
Ben Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doomsday Drost.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimm throws a front kick aimed at Drost's knee but Drost avoids it well.
Grimm throws the kick towards the body but Drost avoids it.
Drost on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Drost misses with a wild body shot.
Grimm throws a push kick but Drost slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a chopping leg kick but Drost manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drost moves out of range of the strikes.
Drost needs to keep his hands up - Grimm had a free shot at his head there.
Grimm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drost.
Grimm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drost checks a low kick from Grimm.

Grimm moves into range and clinches up with Drost.
Drost tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm misses with a punch on the inside.
Drost is working for takedown but Grimm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drost's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drost is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drost prevents a body shot from Grimm.
Grimm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimm gets underhooks to prevent Drost's takedown attempt.
Drost is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimm lands a hook that snaps the head of Drost backwards.
Drost blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Grimm as the two fighters clinch.
Drost is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Grimm had his way with Doomsday Drost in that round.
The cut man is working on Doomsday Drost's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Grimm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drost doesn't seem bothered though.
Grimm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimm scores with a nice body kick.
Grimm feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grimm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drost swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimm.
Grimm looks to score with a jab to the body but Drost is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimm's head backwards.
Grimm doesn't manage to clinch there - Drost circles away.
Grimm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drost on the side of the head.
Grimm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drost keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drost tries to clinch up but Grimm circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimm, as that shot connected.
Drost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimm defends it nicely.
Grimm misses with an uppercut
and Drost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grimm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drost checks a low kick from Grimm.
Grimm misses with a looping right.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimm pushes Drost away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Grimm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Grimm - just one landing.
Drost moves out of range as Grimm strikes.
Good leg kick by Grimm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drost blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Grimm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drost fails in his attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grimm!
Grimm misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm tried to score with a low kick but Drost checks it.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drost circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimm, right into the meat.
Drost tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimm digs a good body shot into Drost's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimm misses with a kick to the body.

Drost closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drost lands in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Grimm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grimm 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Grimm!
Ben Grimm is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ben Grimm thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.