PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime comes into the arena with Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here blaring out of the sound system. Grimes has chosen THE JOKER as his entrance music. Optimus Prime has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Prime
vs
Grimes

194 cm
32
250 lbs
24 - 5 - 2

198 cm
35
285 lbs
30 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime cracks Grimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prime!

It looks like Buster Grimes has been cut.
Grimes throws a low kick, looking for Prime's leg but Prime calmly moves out of range.

Prime clinches up with Grimes and pushes him back against the cage.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime lands a hook that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prime prevents a body shot from Grimes.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prime.
Prime presses Grimes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prime.
Prime misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Prime's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Prime misses with a body punch.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime pushes Grimes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prime digs a right hand into Grimes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grimes's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Prime.
A bit of stalling here from Grimes.
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
Nice body punch from Grimes - that landed with a thud.
Prime missing with knees to the body.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimes managing to block the knees to the body from Prime.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but Grimes avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
Prime pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Prime misses with a short punch on the inside.

Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Grimes finds it's way through Prime's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Prime 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimes.
Prime connects with a nice looking jab.
Prime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Prime.
Prime lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prime takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Prime.

Prime pushes Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
Prime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimes tries to stall but Prime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Prime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime working aggressively here.
Grimes swings wildly with an uppercut but Prime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
Prime missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Prime lands a left hand.
Prime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Prime working aggressively here.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Prime working aggressively here.
Grimes has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but Grimes avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
Prime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Prime seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grimes can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimes avoids the damage to the body.
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Prime controls the action.
Grimes stalls.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
Prime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prime struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimes controls his hands.
Prime working aggressively here.
Prime lands a left hand.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
A short uppercut from Grimes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Grimes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Grimes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Prime lands a slapping body shot.
Prime looks to land a combination but Grimes avoids it well.
Prime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Prime fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Prime closes the distance and clinches.
Grimes is trying to break free.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grimess head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimes is defending well for now.
Come on Grimes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Prime struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimes controls his hands.
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime presses Grimes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimes blocking some punches.
Prime works on Grimes's body with a couple of short punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Prime here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grimes tries a body shot but Prime blocks it.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Prime.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes stalling in the clinch.
Prime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prime tries to work over Grimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Prime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Prime digs a right hand into Grimes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grimes's gas tank.
Prime lands a body shot.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Prime.
Prime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Optimus Prime has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prime.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prime pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Prime moves into the clinch.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prime swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Prime.
Prime has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
Prime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
Grimes blocks an elbow strike from Prime.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but Grimes avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
Prime tries to work over Grimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prime lands an elbow inside.
Grimes blocks an uppercut.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Prime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime misses with a body punch.
Prime misses with an elbow strike.
Prime lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Prime misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Prime.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but Grimes avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
Prime lands a body punch.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Prime has him pressed against the cage.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Prime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prime missing with knees to the body.
Grimes looking to slow down the pace here.
Prime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buster Grimes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Grimes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grimes throws a low kick but Prime moves out of range easily.
Prime dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes misses with a body kick.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Prime moves away and avoids it.
Prime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Prime has closed the distance and engaged Grimes in a clinch.
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prime trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Prime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Prime tries to work over Grimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from Prime, against the cage.
Grimes avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Prime.
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime lands with a short shot to the head.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but Grimes avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prime lands with a light punch inside.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Prime.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Prime.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prime just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grimes's brow.
Prime swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime trying to land knees to the body.
Grimes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prime tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Prime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grimes is looking to break free of the clinch but Prime has double underhooks.
Prime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grimess head.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Prime has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimes is defending well for now.
Grimes blocking some punches.
Prime blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prime has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes.
A body shot lands from Prime.
Prime lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grimes managing to block the knees to the body from Prime.
Prime blocks a body shot from Grimes.

Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prime. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Optimus Prime is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Prime throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes slips a jab and a cross from Prime.
Prime throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grimes counters with an inside leg kick.

Prime has Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
Buster Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes trying to stall but Prime improves his position.
Prime misses with a body punch.
Prime misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Grimes digs a right hand underneath Prime's ribcage. Prime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prime working aggressively here.
Prime lands an uppercut.
Prime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
Prime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
Prime swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Optimus Prime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Optimus Prime showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prime has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Optimus Prime thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.