PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Grimrock (ranked 2958 p4p, 347 weight class) and Bifjocky Tamali (ranked 4753 p4p, 498 weight class). Lee Grimrock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grimrock
vs
Tamali

188 cm
28
204 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

190 cm
24
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Pit Bull Development

Conviction

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Grimrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bifjocky Tamali!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tamali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimrock throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tamali avoids it.
Grimrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamali manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tamali misses its intended target.
Tamali misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grimrock's waist but Grimrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tamali off to one side.
Grimrock moves away from the strike by Tamali.
Grimrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimrock stuffs the takedown.
Tamali shoots in and drives through. Grimrock sprawls well.
Lee Grimrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bifjocky Tamali.
Tamali blocks a leg kick.
And Tamali tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimrock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tamali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimrock defends it nicely.
Grimrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimrock swivels and escapes.
Grimrock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Bifjocky Tamali has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimrock defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Grimrock misses its intended target.
And Tamali tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimrock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tamali dives in and grabs Grimrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimrock pushes down on Tamali's head and hops out.
Lee Grimrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimrock jabs at Tamali's body.
Grimrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Grimrock.
Grimrock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bifjocky Tamali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimrock misses with a head kick.
Grimrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimrock circles away.
Grimrock misses with an uppercut.
Grimrock misses the shot to the body.
Tamali avoids a punch combination nicely.

Tamali looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimrock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tamali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grimrock keeping full guard, as Tamali tries to pass.
Tamali is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimrock keeping full guard, as Tamali tries to pass.
Tamali is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tamali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tamali remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tamali in side control, throwing shots but Grimrock defends.
Tamali controls the position from side control.
Grimrock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grimrock keeps Tamali under control for a moment.
Tamali working away.
Tamali controls the position.
Tamali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimrock keeps working.
Grimrock tries to improve position but can't.
Tamali tries to move to mount but Grimrock blocks the move with his legs.
Tamali is looking to take a break and control but Grimrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Grimrock. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bifjocky Tamali's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Grimrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimrock misses with a kick to the body.
Grimrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grimrock needs to keep his hands up - Tamali had a free shot at his head there.
Grimrock fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Grimrock misses.
Tamali wants to counter with a clinch but Grimrock pushes him away.
Tamali throws a right hand that misses
and Grimrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tamali thinking.
Tamali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grimrock as he jumps to the side.
Grimrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tamali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tamali goes for a double leg but Grimrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grimrock continues to drive forward.
Lee Grimrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bifjocky Tamali.
Tamali fails to land the takedown.
Grimrock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tamali.
Grimrock connects with a leg kick. Tamali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grimrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tamali doesn't seem bothered though.
Tamali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimrock.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grimrock.
Tamali thuds his right hand into Grimrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tamali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Grimrock.
Grimrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamali can do to turn this around?
Grimrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamali darts in looking for a takedown but Grimrock gets double underhooks and turns Tamali into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tamali.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimrock misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grimrock misses with a wild body shot.
Tamali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimrock in his tracks.
Lee Grimrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimrock misses the shot to the body.
Grimrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grimrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grimrock thuds a left hand into Tamali's body.
Grimrock throws a series of strikes that have Tamali backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimrock. That snapped Tamali's head back.
Tamali fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimrock throws the kick towards the body but Tamali avoids it.
Grimrock throws a body punch but Tamali moves out of range.
Grimrock throws a combination. Tamali tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tamali looks for the body kick but Grimrock saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamali throws an off balance right hand
and Grimrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamali moves out of range as Grimrock throws a body kick.
Tamali throws a right hand that misses
and Grimrock counters with a two punch combo.
Grimrock misses with a hook. Tamali ducked under it nicely.
Grimrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamali.
Tamali feints a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Tamali misses.
Grimrock takes a swing at Tamali's ribcage but misses.
Tamali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tamali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tamali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tamali takes one on the button.
Grimrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimrock misses with a few strikes there.
Tamali drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimrock defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimrock misses the target.
Grimrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimrock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamali connects with a crisp jab.
Grimrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Tamali misses.
Tamali connects with a body shot.
Tamali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tamali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Grimrock tries to keep at a distance but Tamali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimrock taking a breather.
Tamali misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tamali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamali throws a head punch that misses.
Grimrock looking to slow down the pace here.
Tamali misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Grimrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bifjocky Tamali's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Grimrock cracks Tamali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grimrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Tamali moves away from the strike by Grimrock.
An inside leg kick lands from Tamali.

Tamali clinches with his opponent.
Tamali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tamali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamali wants to break free but Grimrock has control.
Grimrock stalls.
Tamali misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimrock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tamali up against the cage.
Grimrock prevents Tamali from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimrock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grimrock blocking some punches.
Grimrock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tamali blocking some punches.
Grimrock blocks a body shot from Tamali.
Tamali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tamali dodges an elbow strike from Grimrock.
Tamali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamali misses with a punch to the body.
Tamali tries a body shot but Grimrock blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grimrock prevents a body shot from Tamali.
Tamali misses with the head strike.
Grimrock stalling in the clinch.

Grimrock breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Grimrock. No joy for Tamali on that attempt.
Grimrock throws a body punch but Tamali moves out of range.
Grimrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimrock throws a good cross that connects.
Lee Grimrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tamali loads up on a big right hand but Grimrock slips the punch.
Tamali digs a good hook to Grimrock's body.
Grimrock thuds a left hand into Tamali's body.
Tamali misses with a leg kick.
Grimrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tamali.
Tamali tries to clinch but Grimrock moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock throws a push kick but Tamali slaps the foot to one side.
Tamali tries a head kick but it misses.

Tamali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grimrock is trying to defend but Tamali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grimrock is trying to maintain the position but Tamali is very close to passing his half guard.
Grimrock is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamali trying to control the action but Grimrock is working from the bottom.
Tamali is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tamali wants to control but Grimrock is keeping him busy.
Bifjocky Tamali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock is looking for a sweep. Tamali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimrock wants to control but Tamali is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Tamali is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grimrock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tamali.
Tamali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimrock's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bifjocky Tamali.
I think Grimrock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Grimrock!
Lee Grimrock very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.