PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Grimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Grimshaw
vs
Thompson

197 cm
21
269 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Grimshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimshaw shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.

Thompson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grimshaw wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Grimshaw desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thompson controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Thompson was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Grimshaw dives in and scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Grimshaw prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grimshaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grimshaw wants to stand but Thompson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grimshaw wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Grimshaw wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Grimshaw wants to stand but Thompson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw postures up.
Grimshaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Grimshaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimshaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Grimshaw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a good low kick that Grimshaw was not able to check.

Grimshaw drives through with a takedown into Thompson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grimshaw is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thompson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grimshaw stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Darius Grimshaw.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimshaw.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thompson leaves Grimshaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Grimshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimshaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice body kick.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimshaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Grimshaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimshaw shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Thompson clinches up with Grimshaw and pushes him back against the ropes.
Thompson is leaning against Grimshaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grimshaw is breathing heavily.

Thompson pulls guard successfully.
Grimshaw won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
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.
Grimshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Thompson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimshaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Grimshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grimshaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grimshaw somewhat.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Grimshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson works Grimshaw's body with a nice hook.
Grimshaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Grimshaw gets caught napping as Thompson dives in and scores a takedown. Grimshaw manages to retain guard.
Grimshaw wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.

Thompson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grimshaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grimshaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Thompson works Grimshaw's body with a nice hook.
Thompson cracks Grimshaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grimshaw misses the jab.
Grimshaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Grimshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimshaw has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimshaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson drives through with a takedown into Grimshaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson trying to control but Grimshaw is working from the bottom.

Grimshaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson trying to control but Grimshaw is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Thompson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Grimshaw with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with an outside leg kick.
Grimshaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimshaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Grimshaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Grimshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Grimshaw has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.

Thompson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grimshaw 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Grimshaw's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Grimshaw seems keen to control Thompson's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thompson.
Grimshaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grimshaw fails with the takedown.
Grimshaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson works Grimshaw's body with a nice hook.
Grimshaw misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Grimshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grimshaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimshaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Grimshaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grimshaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thompson thuds a left hand into Grimshaw's body.

Grimshaw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Grimshaw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Grimshaw has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grimshaw wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grimshaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thompson controlling the position for now.
Grimshaw is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Grimshaw.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Grimshaw decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Grimshaw's ribs.
Thompson tries to clinch but Grimshaw is having none of it.
Darius Grimshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimshaw dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Grimshaw's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Grimshaw on that attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
Grimshaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Grimshaw misses.
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!
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Thompson.

Grimshaw is rocked!
Thompson drops Grimshaw with a naaaaasty hook - Grimshaw is in real trouble here! Thompson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Thompson!