PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Granville Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Brinkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grimes
vs
Brinkley

159 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Granville Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Brinkley!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brinkley tries to keep at a distance but Grimes has taken the fight into the clinch.

Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brinkley scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brinkley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Brinkley.
Grimes really is a fat lump.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Granville Grimes has been cut.
Brinkley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Brinkley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grimes to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Brinkley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grimes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Grimes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brinkley can't fight it off and eventually Grimes manages to take the fight to the floor. Brinkley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimes is looking to work some ground and pound but Brinkley has wrist control.
Grimes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brinkley has his feet on Grimes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brinkley connects with the punch.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brinkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brinkley in his tracks.
Brinkley throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Brinkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brinkley swivels and escapes.
Brinkley scores with a shot to the body.
Grimes dives in and grabs Brinkley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brinkley pushes down on Grimes's head and hops out.
Brinkley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grimes will feel that in the morning.
Grimes is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes looks to land a combination but Brinkley avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brinkley moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brinkley.

Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brinkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brinkley throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Brinkley lands with a slapping head kick.
Brinkley motions for Grimes to come forward. Brinkley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brinkley tries to clinch up.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
Brinkley throws a sloppy head kick

and Grimes counters by clinching up.

Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brinkley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimes as he avoids it easily.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brinkley.
As Brinkley looks to move away, Grimes throws a big counter combo but Brinkley just gets out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Grimes backs off Brinkley throws a huge counter combo but Grimes manages to avoid it all.
Brinkley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brinkley scores with a head kick.
Brinkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Grimes enables Brinkley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grimes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Grimes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brinkley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grimes has Brinkley pressed against the cage.
Brinkley stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brinkley is looking for a takedown.

Grimes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grimes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes wants to sweep but no luck.

Grimes working for a triangle but Brinkley defends it easily.
Brinkley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grimes is looking to stand back up but Brinkley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grimes.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Brinkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Granville Grimes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Brinkley digs a good body shot into Grimes's ribs.
Brinkley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimes.
Brinkley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brinkley wants it to stay on the feet.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch but Brinkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grimes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brinkley defends well and Grimes ends up having to push Brinkley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brinkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brinkley lands a jab to the nose.
Brinkley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brinkley.

Brinkley closes the distance and clinches.

Brinkley jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brinkley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimes defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grimes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grimes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brinkley has a closed guard, preventing Grimes from standing up.

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

Brinkley is putting a hurting on Grimes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brinkley scoring with punches from side control.
Brinkley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Grimes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brinkley's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brinkley working over Grimes with some ground and pound. Grimes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grimes has a hand on Brinkley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brinkley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Grimes tries to reverse the position but Brinkley maintains control.
Grimes gets back to half guard.
Brinkley is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimes tries to kick Brinkley off in order to stand up. Brinkley Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Brinkley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brinkley working the ground and pound.
Grimes is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is working hard here to advance position.
Grimes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Grimes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brinkley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet.
Brinkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grimes missing with punches from the bottom.
Brinkley slips a nice elbow through Grimes's hands, connecting with Grimes's forehead.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Brinkley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Brinkley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grimes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brinkley.
Grimes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brinkley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grimes gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Brinkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Granville Grimes's cut.
That's time! Grimes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brinkley throws a leg kick which misses Grimes's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimes tries to avoid it.
Grimes shoots in looking for a takedown but Brinkley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grimes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Grimes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brinkley's guard.
Brinkley is pulling down on Grimes's head. It's preventing any offense from Grimes, at least for the moment.
Grimes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brinkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes.
Brinkley pulls Grimes in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes stopping the sweep attempt from Brinkley.
Brinkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimes stands up over Brinkley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grimes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brinkley's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes.
Grimes works over Brinkley with some ground and pound from guard.
Grimes scoring with some ground and pound.

Grimes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brinkley dives on top into guard.

Brinkley landing some decent shots from guard.
Brinkley scoring with some ground and pound.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brinkley's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes cracks Brinkley with a solid left hand.
Grimes stopping the sweep attempt from Brinkley.
Brinkley controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is in close to Brinkley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grimes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brinkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes.
Brinkley pulls Grimes in close to prevent any damage.
Grimes with a flurry of punches that miss.

Grimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grimes throwing strikes but missing.
Grimes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grimes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grimes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
David Brinkley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes cracks Brinkley with a solid left hand.
Grimes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grimes landing some decent shots from guard.
Grimes throwing strikes but missing.
Grimes throwing strikes from guard but Brinkley blocks nicely.
Brinkley has momentary wrist control but Grimes slips an elbow through the middle.
Grimes throws an elbow that misses. Brinkley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grimes's guard. Nice move by Brinkley!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes wants to stand up but Brinkley is controlling him.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brinkley slips nicely into half guard.
Grimes moves into full guard.

Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brinkley is aware though and is defending well.
Brinkley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Grimes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Granville Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Granville Grimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brinkley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Brinkley!