PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmett Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gagnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmett Grimes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Grimes
vs
Gagnon

220 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emmett Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gagnon closes the distance and clinches.

Grimes jumps into guard, dragging Gagnon to the mat.

Gagnon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grimes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grimes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grimes!

Gagnon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Gagnon actively working from the bottom here.

Gagnon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gagnon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gagnon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimes pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gagnon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimes pulls his head out easily.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gagnon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grimes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grimes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gagnon is trying to stand up here but Grimes is controlling him well.

Gagnon actively working from the bottom here.
Gagnon is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gagnon pushes Grimes off looking to stand but Grimes dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grimes connects with a nice short shot to Gagnon's temple.
Grimes stops Gagnon from getting back to his feet.

Grimes escapes and gets back to his feet.

Grimes clinches with his opponent.

Gagnon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grimes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gagnon manages to move to mount!
Gagnon prevents Grimes from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Gagnon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Gagnon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grimes turns into him and now he's in Gagnon's guard.

Grimes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gagnon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grimes, into his guard.

Gagnon works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gagnon seems to be looking for submissions.
Gagnon is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gagnon prevents Grimes from improving his position.

Gagnon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimes has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Gagnon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gagnon gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Grimes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gagnon uses from the top position.

Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gagnon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gagnon on the ground.
Gagnon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gagnon throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gagnon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emmett Grimes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimes cracks Gagnon with a solid left hand.

Gagnon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimes is aware though and is defending well.

Gagnon has his feet on Grimes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Gagnon instigates a clinch.

Gagnon is trying to trip Grimes. He has hold of a leg but Grimes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gagnon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gagnon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gagnon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Gagnon 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.

Gagnon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gagnon is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon scoring with some ground and pound.
Gagnon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grimes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gagnon wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Gagnon is looking to stall here but Grimes recovers full guard.
Gagnon trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon stands and throws Grimes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gagnon wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.

Gagnon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gagnon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gagnon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grimes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Gagnon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Gagnon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Gagnon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gagnon trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gagnon is working for an americana but Grimes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gagnon was thinking about the submission.
Grimes wants to sweep here but Gagnon controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon pushing down on Grimes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gagnon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grimes trying to get back to full guard but Gagnon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Grimes is trying desperately to improve position.
Gagnon tries to control but Grimes wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon controlling the pace for now.
Gagnon moves to the back position.
Grimes is keeping busy.
Grimes trying to control the position but Gagnon manages to sink in the hooks.
Grimes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gagnon has managed to slip his arm under Grimes's chin. This could be all over... yep, Grimes is tapping out! Submission win for Gagnon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Gagnon!
A very excited looking Mike Gagnon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.