PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buri Grimnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaquille Oneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaquille Oneal told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Grimnir
vs
Oneal

196 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

213 cm
23
277 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buri Grimnir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaquille Oneal!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimnir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oneal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimnir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oneal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaquille Oneal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oneal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oneal is working Grimnir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grimnir keeping moving, preventing Oneal from controlling successfully.
Oneal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grimnir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grimnir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oneal is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimnir has wrist control.
Oneal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Grimnir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oneal is aware though and is defending well.
Oneal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oneal is working Grimnir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grimnir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oneal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimnir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oneal wants to control from the top but Grimnir keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimnir controlling Oneal's posture.
Oneal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oneal throws a big elbow that misses.
Oneal throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimnir is trying to keep Oneal in close.
Oneal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oneal looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oneal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oneal wants to pass the guard but Grimnir is keeping the position.

Oneal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Grimnir is looking for a triangle but Oneal pushes his legs off easily.
Oneal lands a couple of digs.
Oneal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grimnir pulls Oneal in close to his closed guard and prevents Oneal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grimnir keeping moving, preventing Oneal from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneal is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimnir has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oneal lands a couple of digs.
Oneal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oneal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oneal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimnir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grimnir trying to keep a closed guard but Oneal is proving a slippery customer.
Oneal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oneal with a nice head shot there.
Oneal is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimnir has wrist control.
Oneal content to stall in guard here.
Oneal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimnir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneal is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimnir has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneal with a nice head shot there.
Oneal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oneal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oneal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grimnir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oneal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grimnir's head.
Grimnir keeping full guard, as Oneal tries to pass.
Oneal trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimnir 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!
Oneal with a nice head shot there.
Oneal stands and throws Grimnir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaquille Oneal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A head kick misses from Oneal.
Grimnir slips a straight right by Oneal.
Oneal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grimnir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oneal circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Oneal misses.
Grimnir finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimnir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimnir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grimnir looks for a takedown but Oneal sprawls well.
Oneal moves out of range of the body kick from Grimnir.
Oneal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimnir's sensitive parts.
Grimnir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Oneal lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oneal fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oneal throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Grimnir tumbling to the canvas!

Grimnir is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimnir keeping moving, preventing Oneal from controlling successfully.
Oneal is pushing down on Grimnir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimnir is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oneal thows a huge punch but Grimnir dodges it nicely.
Grimnir is looking for a sweep. Oneal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oneal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Oneal.
Grimnir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oneal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grimnir is looking for a sweep. Oneal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oneal throwing shots but Grimnir is blocking nicely.
Oneal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grimnir trying to control here.
Oneal working the head and body with strikes.
Grimnir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grimnir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grimnir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oneal thows a huge punch but Grimnir dodges it nicely.
Oneal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaquille Oneal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oneal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Oneal.
Oh Grimnir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oneal winds up and cracks Grimnir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oneal working the head and body with strikes.
Oneal is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Grimnir is hurt! He's hurt bad - Oneal fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Grimnir from any more punishment! Congratulations to Oneal! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaquille Oneal!
Shaquille Oneal bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.