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Event:
ICS 6
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Scorpion connects with a looping right hand.
Grimes throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Grimes throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Scorpion counters with a head kick that drops Grimes to the mat! Grimes scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Grimes is rocked!#KD#
Scorpion lands a big right hand that sends Grimes crashing to the mat! Scorpion stays standing though and waves Grimes back to his feet!
Grimes is still on wobbly legs! Can Scorpion finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
Scorpion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grimes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grimes gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Scorpion gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Scorpion!
A less than humble Anderson Scorpion misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ICS 4
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Hawtry moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch but Hawtry keeps him there for the moment.
Grimes slowing the pace effectively.
Hawtry scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawtry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawtry stalling the fight.
Hawtry being controlled against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hawtry.
Grimes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawtrys head.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawtry controls his hands.
I was talking to Grimes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hawtry jumps guard.
Grimes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hawtry is proving hard to escape from.
Hawtry 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.#T1#
Hawtry trying to control the position.
Hawtry tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Grimes gets to his feet - Hawtry follows without any prompting.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawtry cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Hawtry ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
A big right from Hawtry misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hawtry has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hawtry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes throws a hook but Hawtry avoids it easily.#T2#
Hawtry's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawtry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawtry.
Hawtry digs a good body shot into Grimes's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawtry is defended easily by Grimes.
Hawtry's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawtry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Hawtry uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawtry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawtry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawtry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Hawtry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Hawtry moves away and avoids it.
Hawtry lands a slapping body shot.
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
Grimes slips a straight right by Hawtry.
Hawtry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
A big left from Grimes misses.
A jab lands there for Grimes.
Grimes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawtry misses with a body shot.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Hawtry moves away and avoids it.
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawtry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawtry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawtry tries to clinch up but Grimes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawtry misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawtry.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Grimes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grimes throws a head kick but Hawtry moves out of range.
Hawtry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes throws out a leg kick but Hawtry moves out of range and Grimes only half commits.
Hawtry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawtry misses with a wild body shot.
Hawtry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawtry's head.
Grimes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Grimes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawtry lands an overhand right.
Grimes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends Hawtry's belly button to the back.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawtry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawtry swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawtry.
Hawtry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grimes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes misses with a two punch combination.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawtry manages to avoid it.
Hawtry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawtry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Hawtry connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Hawtry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grimes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Grimes has his feet on Hawtry's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Hawtry.
Hawtry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Grimes misses
and Hawtry counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawtry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawtry misses with a looping right.
Brian Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawtry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Hawtry is out of range.
Hawtry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawtry lands a really nice looking cross but Grimes seems unphased.
#CL2#
Hawtry clinches up with Grimes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawtry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hawtry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawtry tries to throw a body punch but Grimes avoids it by throwing Hawtry back against the cage.
Hawtry gets through Grimes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawtry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Hawtry tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawtry walks into a stiff left hand from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawtry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Hawtry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawtry is just out of range.
Hawtry with a nice cross.
Hawtry ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Hawtry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawtry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grimes thinking.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Hawtry missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hawtry misses with a body punch
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Grimes.
Hawtry 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.
Grimes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grimes swings widly with a right hand
and Hawtry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawtry lands with a shot to the body.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawtry.
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!
Hawtry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawtry throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grimes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimes. That snapped Hawtry's head back.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawtry moves away.
And Hawtry tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawtry lands with a shot to the body.
Grimes drops his hands momentarily and Hawtry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawtry.
Hawtry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Hawtry.
Hawtry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawtry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawtry's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Grimes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Grimes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hawtry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Hawtry moved out of range.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Hawtry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawtry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawtry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Hawtry moved out of range nicely.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Hawtry.
Hawtry misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
Hawtry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawtry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawtry looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A slow jab from Hawtry misses its intended target.
Hawtry moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Grimes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Hawtry finds it's way through Grimes's defenses.
Grimes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Hawtry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawtry.
Hawtry misses with a looping left.
Grimes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawtry counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawtry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawtry counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Hawtry instigates a clinch. #T2#
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from Hawtry, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawtry leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grimes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawtry up against the cage.
Grimes wants to stall.
Hawtry has Grimes pushed against the cage.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawtry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimes tries to avoid it but Hawtry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimes to the ground. Grimes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawtry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Hawtry moved out of range.
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawtry looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Hawtry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawtry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charles Hawtry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawtry blocks a leg kick.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawtry.
Hawtry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawtry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawtry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawtry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawtry.
Hawtry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brian Grimes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nice cross by Grimes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawtry loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawtry.
Hawtry walks into a stiff left hand from Grimes.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawtry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawtry just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hawtry.
Grimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawtry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawtry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes cracks a nice hook into Hawtry's ribs.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Hawtry.
I think Grimes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charles Hawtry!
Charles Hawtry gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Pride FC 67
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aokison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimes's calf.
Aokison jabs at Grimes's body.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes scores with a nice head shot.
Aokison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws the left hand but Aokison avoids the punch easily.
Grimes thuds a left hand into Aokison's body.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Grimes throws the left hand but Aokison avoids the punch easily.
Aokison misses with a looping left.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aokison clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grimes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aokison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Nice defenses there by Aokison.#T1#
Grimes scores with the left hand. Aokison knows he should have avoided that one.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Aokison.
Grimes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aokison is looking to chop away at Grimes's legs.
Aokison slips a jab from Grimes.
Grimes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends Aokison's belly button to the back.
Grimes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Aokison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Aokison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aokison moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Grimes does it's job there.
Aokison tries to land a leg kick but Grimes saw it coming and moves away.
Aokison scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimes takes a swing at Aokison's ribcage but misses.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Aokison misses.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Aokison is out of range.
Aokison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aokison throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Aokison motions for Grimes to come forward. Aokison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Aokison counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aokison postures up in Grimes's guard and throws a big left but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes wants to stand but Aokison is controlling the position.
Aokison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aokison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Aokison throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Aokison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
Aokison lands with a punch from half guard.
Grimes is refusing to be controlled, as Aokison sits in half guard.
Aokison not doing much here.
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Aokison lands with a punch from half guard.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aokison prevents Grimes from improving his position.
Aokison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grimes has hold of Aokison's hands but Aokison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aokison is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aokison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aokison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
Grimes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grimes lands with an overhand left.
Aokison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Aokison moves away and avoids it.
Aokison connects with a jab.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Aokison.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
Aokison misses with a hook.
Aokison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimes but Grimes pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Aokison wants to clinch up but Grimes keeps it at a distance.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Aokison lands a jab to the head.
Grimes sizes up Aokison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aokison is looking to chop away at Grimes's legs.
Despite the aggression on Grimes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aokison blocks a jab.
Aokison is looking for a counter combo.
Grimes swings for the body but Aokison moves out of range.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aokison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes misses with a hook.
Aokison throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes slips a straight right by Aokison.
Aokison misses with a wild body shot.
Aokison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Aokison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grimes. Grimes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Aokison lands a glancing blow to the side of Grimes's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aokison looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Grimes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aokison.
Aokison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aokison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Aokison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes connects with a right hand. Aokison shakes it off.
Aokison throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Aokison thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Aokison misses with a double jab.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aokison misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Grimes lands.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aokison ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aokison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aokison dodges the punch combination from Grimes.
Aokison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aokison is able to avoid easily.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Aokison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aokison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Aokison moves out of range of the strikes.
Aokison dodges the punch combination from Grimes.
Grimes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Aokison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grimes stalls.
Grimes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimes controlling the action here for a moment.
Aokison is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Grimes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grimes slips a straight right by Aokison.
Aokison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes digs a good hook to Aokison's body.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.#CL#
Aokison has managed to clinch.
Aokison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Aokison pulls guard.
Grimes preventing the sweep.
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grimes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grimes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1##SU2#
Grimes gets to his feet - Aokison follows without any prompting.
Grimes swings widly with a right hand
and Aokison counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aokison cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Aokison misses its intended target.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aokison throws a leg kick that misses.
Aokison throws a low kick, looking for Grimes's leg but Grimes calmly moves out of range.
Aokison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Grimes.#T2#
Grimes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aokison.
Aokison takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aokison scores with a jab.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Aokison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aokison is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
Aokison throws a lazy body kick
and Grimes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brian Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grimes scores with the left hand. Aokison knows he should have avoided that one.
Aokison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Aokison gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Aokison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Grimes holding on.
Grimes defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Aokison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aokison working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Aokison crashes against the mat.
Aokison is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grimes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aokison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aokison scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Grimes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aokison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aokison wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Aokison tries to move to mount but Grimes blocks the move with his legs.
Grimes is not content to let Aokison control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Aokison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aokison 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Pride FC 59
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snorten moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Snorten closes the distance and clinches up with Grimes, looking for a takedown. Snorten pushes Grimes against the cage but Grimes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Snorten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimes is out of range and Snorten settles back down.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Snorten is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Grimes misses. #T1#
Snorten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimes slips under a jab from Snorten.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snorten.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes tries a low kick but Snorten avoids it.
Snorten checks a leg kick.
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snorten to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Grimes tries to move into range but Snorten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grimes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snorten. Snorten obviously looking to wear him down.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Grimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snorten.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Snorten tried to counter with a leg kick but Grimes avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Snorten misses
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snorten counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimes slips a jab from Snorten.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Snorten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes looks to land a combination but Snorten avoids it well.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Grimes sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Grimes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snorten.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snorten throws a leg kick that misses.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snorten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Snorten scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snorten.
Grimes misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Snorten holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
#TD#
Snorten turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Snorten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snorten has knee on belly momentarily but Grimes bucks him off and regains half guard. #ES2#
Grimes pushes Snorten off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Snorten checks it.
It looked like Snorten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Grimes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Snorten cracks the inside of Grimes's front leg.
Snorten slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Grimes throws a combination. Snorten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snorten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten scores with a jab.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Grimes lands a jab to the nose.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Grimes takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.#T1#
Snorten moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Snorten throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick from Snorten.
Snorten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grimes throws a lazy uppercut
and Snorten counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes scores with a head kick.
Grimes with a jab.
Snorten misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Grimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snorten's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snorten.
Grimes throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Snorten. Those never looked like landing.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten slips a straight right by Grimes.
Snorten changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Grimes scores with a four punch combination!
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten.
Snorten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grimes just manages to avoid it.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes. Those never looked like landing.
Snorten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Grimes 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.
Snorten stuns Grimes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimes connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grimes connects with a body shot.
Grimes jabs Snorten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
Snorten misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Grimes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grimes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Good leg kick by Grimes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snorten takes one to the side of the head.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Snorten's head.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Snorten feints and then cracks Grimes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimes down.
Snorten throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Snorten.
Snorten lands a jab to the head.
Snorten misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes counters with a left and a right that stings Snorten.
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grimes throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Grimes tries to get set, Snorten tries to push him back and clinch up but Grimes manages to avoid the attempt.
Snorten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimes's head backwards.
Grimes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grimes.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes scores with a jab.
Grimes scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
Grimes tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Snorten is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grimes throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Grimes misses with a hook
and Snorten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
A jab from Grimes misses.
It looked like Snorten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snorten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Snorten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grimes sprawls and moves away.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten tried to score with a low kick but Grimes checks it.
Grimes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snorten momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Snorten. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Grimes.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Grimes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brian Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snorten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snorten lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snorten tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snorten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimes under the eye.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten tries to counter by clinching up but Grimes breaks away and moves out of range.
Snorten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grimes lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.#T3#
A jab from Snorten misses.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Grimes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Snorten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snorten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Grimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Grimes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snorten at a distance.
Snorten closes the distance and clinches up with Grimes, looking for a takedown. Snorten pushes Grimes against the cage but Grimes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grimes misses with a body shot
and Snorten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Snorten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grimes's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Grimes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snorten is controlling him.
Snorten wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten stops Grimes from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Snorten with a nice head shot there.
Grimes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Grimes.
I've got Grimes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
UnderGround 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Telushikin misses with a series of wild punches.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown but Grimes shows good takedown defense.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Telushikin is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Telushikin.
We've been hearing reports that Telushikin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Telushikin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Grimes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Telushikin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimes tries to avoid it but Telushikin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimes to the ground. Grimes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Telushikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Telushikin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Telushikin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Telushikin missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Telushikin 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Grimes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Telushikin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grimes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimes misses with some punches.
Grimes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Telushikin is trying to trip Grimes. He has hold of a leg but Grimes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Telushikin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Telushikin prevents Grimes from getting back to his feet.
Telushikin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Telushikin wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving. #T2#
Grimes wants to stand up but Telushikin is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grimes is looking to stand back up but Telushikin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grimes.
Grimes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grimes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Telushikin is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.#T3#
Telushikin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimes's head.
Nice strikes from Telushikin there.
Telushikin tries to pass to full mount but Grimes defends it. #SUB#
Telushikin is trying to work for a kimura but Grimes is defending well.
Grimes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Telushikin.
Telushikin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grimes is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but Grimes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telushikin to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Telushikin is trying to work for a kimura but Grimes is defending well.
Grimes is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grimes stuffs the takedown.
Grimes throws a hook but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Grimes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Telushikin misses with a takedown
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Telushikin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grimes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Telushikin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grimes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Telushikin shoots in and drives through. Grimes sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Telushikin misses with a body kick.
Grimes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Telushikin looks for a takedown but Grimes sprawls well.
Telushikin fails to land the takedown.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes throws a low kick but Telushikin moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimes as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Telushikin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Telushikin wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Telushikin prevents Grimes from standing back up.
#T1#
Telushikin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Telushikin 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 Telushikin.
Grimes pushes Telushikin off looking to stand but Telushikin dives back in and keeps control.
Telushikin is looking to advance position but Grimes won't allow it.
Grimes tries to kick Telushikin off but Telushikin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Telushikin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Telushikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimes is just riding it out for now. Telushikin eventually gives up the hold.
Grimes is looking to get back to is feet but Telushikin passes into side control.
Telushikin looking to control but instead Grimes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3##ES2#
Grimes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Telushikin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Telushikin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Grimes.
Telushikin jumps guard but Grimes stands there with Telushikin around his waist. Telushikin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telushikin trying to land knees to the body.
Telushikin misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Telushikin lands a takedown into guard.
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Telushikin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Telushikin looking to pass the guard.
Grimes is looking to stand back up but Telushikin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grimes.
Telushikin is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.#T4#
Telushikin not doing much here.
Telushikin wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Grimes pushes Telushikin off looking to stand but Telushikin dives back in and keeps control.
Telushikin is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Telushikin is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Grimes as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Grimes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Telushikin tries for a takedown but Grimes circles away easily
and Telushikin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Telushikin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Grimes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Telushikin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grimes wants to stand and escape but Telushikin is having none of it.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Telushikin.
Telushikin is pushing down on Grimes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimes is fighting to maintain full guard but Telushikin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Telushikin trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away. #T1#
Grimes taking some punishment here, with Telushikin in his half guard.
Telushikin stops Grimes from getting back to his feet.
Telushikin works his way into side control.
Telushikin throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Telushikin tries for a kimura but Grimes is defending well. #ES2#
Grimes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Telushikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grimes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grimes throws a series of punches but Telushikin moves out of range.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends Telushikin's belly button to the back.
Telushikin has his takedown stuffed
and Grimes counters with a straight that turns Telushikin's legs to rubber! Grimes pushes forward with more strikes and Telushikin goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes is the new middleweight champion!
Brian Grimes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Middleweight Grand Prix
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Vlad Black has been cut.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black slips a straight right by Grimes.
Black has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fresh INC in the buildup to the fight.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimes, which made it look bad.
Black fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimes on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Grimes wants to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch position.
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Grimes's head back.
Black wants to clinch
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black tries to clinch but Grimes moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimes, which made it look bad.
Grimes swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.#T1#
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Black connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Grimes walks into a jab.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grimes scores with a shot to the body.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Black.
Black tries to score with a low kick but Grimes moves his leg out of the way.
Grimes misses the jab.
Grimes lands with a shot to the body.
Black misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Black sizes up Grimes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Black misses with a looping right.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Grimes gets a clinch.
Grimes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Grimes lands a body punch.
Grimes throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Black lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes throws a lazy body kick
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
A leg kick checked by Black.
Grimes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vlad Black will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Black'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.
#R2#
Grimes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimes pinned against the cage. Grimes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
Grimes leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Black connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black checks a leg kick. #TD#
Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grimes napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Grimes throws Black to one side and escapes!#T1#
Grimes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Black there.
Black wants to clinch up but Grimes keeps it at a distance.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Grimes has knocked Black down with a huge combo! Grimes steps away and waves a wobbly Black back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Black is rocked!
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 sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Black's defenses. It connects perfectly with Black's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joey Simone (ranked 2971 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Grimes (ranked 1551 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Simone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shakewell - Leglock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Brian Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simone pushes Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
Simone manages to pull guard.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Grimes is proving a slippery customer.
Grimes content to stall in guard here.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Grimes has passed into half guard.
Grimes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grimes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Grimes 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.
Simone is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Grimes has his hands clasped together but Simone extends and breaks Grimes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Simone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone is the new welterweight champion!
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cy Cartwright (ranked 22142 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Grimes (ranked 1544 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Cy Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Brian Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimes pinned against the cage. Grimes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cartwright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright shoots for a takedown but Grimes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Grimes holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes pulls guard.
Grimes is controlling Cartwright's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (0) vs (4) Grimes
Cartwright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grimes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to hold on to Grimes's head to control him but Grimes postures up.
Grimes stalling.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimes pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright keeping control of the position.
Grimes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cartwright is trying to maintain the position but Grimes is very close to passing his half guard.
Grimes controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Grimes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grimes controlling from the top position.
Grimes stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Grimes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Grimes pushes his legs off easily.
Grimes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
Cartwright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Grimes has picked Cartwright up and slammed him! Cartwright can't keep hold of the triangle and Grimes manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (7) Grimes
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grimes is staying tight to Cartwright's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grimes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grimes controls the position.
Grimes tries to advance to mount but Cartwright denies him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grimes controlling the position.
Cartwright tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Grimes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cartwright (0) vs (9) Grimes
Cartwright tries to hold on but Grimes postures up.
Grimes wants to take Cartwright's back but he can't do it this time.
Grimes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cartwright is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (0) vs (12) Grimes
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Grimes.
You can see the frustration on Cartwright's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cartwright looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cartwright tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Grimes.
Cartwright trying to control the hands but Grimes breaks the grip.
Grimes is riding his opponent, not letting Cartwright buck him off.
I really don't envy Cartwright right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grimes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
Grimes has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control the hands but Grimes won't let him.
Cartwright is trying to break free.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Grimes manages to sink in the hooks.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Cartwright looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Grimes keeps control of the position easily here as Cartwright tries to buck him off.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
Grimes not allowing Cartwright to control his hands.
Cartwright tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grimes keeps control of the position easily here as Cartwright tries to buck him off.
Cartwright just trying to survive but Grimes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cartwright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grimes.
Grimes keeps control of the position as Cartwright tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Cartwright do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Cartwright right now.
Grimes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimes wins on points by 12 to 0.
Brian Grimes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Grimes (ranked 1542 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 4140 p4p, 420 weight class). Toktogulovich Bakiyev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Brian Grimes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bakiyev clinches up against the cage.
Grimes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bakiyev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bakiyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grimes is trying to pull guard but Bakiyev has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes decides to pull guard.
Bakiyev stays in close to Grimes's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakiyev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grimes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grimes wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimes controlling Bakiyev's posture.
Grimes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakiyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev controlling from the top position.
The adventures of Bakiyev the control monster continue. Boring.
Grimes looking to control.
Bakiyev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimes 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes controlling the position.
Bakiyev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grimes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bakiyev advances to half guard.
Bakiyev controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev tries to pass to full mount but Grimes defends it.
Still in half guard, Bakiyev seems content to control.
Grimes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bakiyev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bakiyev won't allow Grimes to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev controlling from the top position.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bakiyev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bakiyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bakiyev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grimes looking to control.
Bakiyev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grimes is pulling down on Bakiyev's head. It's preventing any offense from Bakiyev, at least for the moment.
Grimes can't keep his opponent in guard - Bakiyev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev trying to pass the guard but Grimes defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakiyev in particular looking to stall.
We've been informed that Bakiyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grimes is looking to control Bakiyev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grimes avoid being mounted?
Bakiyev is taking a breather. Grimes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.
Grimes manages to get to full guard.
Bakiyev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bakiyev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Bakiyev from controlling successfully.
Bakiyev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimes is trying to keep Bakiyev in close.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Bakiyev tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakiyev in particular looking to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev 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.
Bakiyev controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Grimes is heads and Bakiyev is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Grimes takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Brian Grimes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Grimes (ranked 1510 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 20018 p4p, 0 weight class). Valur has chosen David Bowie - Let's Dance as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brian Grimes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Valur shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grimes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimes pulls guard effortlessly.
Grimes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valur controls the pace.
Grimes has his hands on Valur's head, controlling the position.
Valur is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grimes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grimes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grimes (2) vs (0) Valur
Grimes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valur is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grimes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Valur. Score +3 for passing guard: Grimes (5) vs (0) Valur
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grimes (7) vs (0) Valur
Grimes controlling from mount.
Valur has given up his back. Will we see Grimes going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Grimes (10) vs (0) Valur
Grimes keeps control of the position easily here as Valur tries to buck him off.
Valur trying to control the hands but Grimes breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes biding his time, controlling Valur.
Valur rolls, trying to escape but Grimes keeps control of the position.
Grimes doesn't have the hooks in and Valur manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grimes (10) vs (2) Valur
Valur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valur is one step ahead there.
Valur is fighting to break Grimes's control of his arms but Grimes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Valur tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grimes has control of Valur's left arm, preventing Valur from doing any damage.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
Grimes wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valur is one step ahead there.
Valur tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Valur trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grimes controlling the position.
Valur trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grimes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grimes (12) vs (2) Valur
Grimes is taking a breather. Valur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Valur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grimes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grimes (15) vs (2) Valur
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grimes controlling from the full mount.
Grimes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valur manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Valur is looking to improve his position.
Valur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grimes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grimes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grimes (15) vs (6) Valur
Valur goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Grimes escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grimes (17) vs (6) Valur
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Valur looking for a kimura from the bottom but Grimes passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grimes (20) vs (6) Valur
Valur tries to control but Grimes manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Grimes (23) vs (6) Valur
Valur trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grimes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Valur doesn't escape.
Grimes controlling well, preventing Valur from escaping the position.
Grimes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Valur doesn't escape.
Valur holding both Grimes 's hands and preventing any damage.
Valur trying to control the position but Grimes manages to sink in the hooks.
Valur is in bad spot here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Valur is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Grimes is hanging on to Valur's back as he tries to escape.
Grimes is riding his opponent, not letting Valur buck him off.
Grimes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valur looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Valur is trying to break free.
Valur trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grimes has good solid back control here.
Valur wants to escape the position.
Good control from Grimes.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Valur's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grimes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Valur is in bad spot here.
Grimes not allowing Valur to control his hands.
Valur can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Valur is still trying to improve position.
Valur turns into Grimes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grimes (23) vs (8) Valur
Valur drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grimes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valur has Grimes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grimes (25) vs (8) Valur
Valur trying to control the position.
Grimes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grimes defends well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valur working for submissions but it's allowed Grimes to get to half guard.
Grimes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grimes is thwarting Valur's attempts to control the position.
Grimes is taking a breather. Valur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Valur is looking to improve his position.
Valur actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Grimes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Grimes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Valur trying to hold on to Grimes's head to control him but Grimes postures up.
Grimes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Valur keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Valur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimes is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimes takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
Brian Grimes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcin Vanna (ranked 1822 p4p, 193 weight class) and Brian Grimes (ranked 1497 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Marcin Vanna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grimes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanna jumps guard but Grimes stands there with Vanna around his waist. Vanna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimes jumps guard and drags Vanna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grimes seems keen to control Vanna's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes managing to control the position.
Vanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Grimes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vanna puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grimes moves into full guard.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Vanna from controlling successfully.
Grimes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes wants to sweep here but Vanna controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grimes holds on and takes a little breather.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Vanna from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes pulls Vanna in close to prevent any damage.
Vanna preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanna looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grimes is adopting a defensive guard.
Vanna passes Grimes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grimes is trying is best to control the position here.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Vanna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimes is defending against the submission attempts here by Vanna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanna wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grimes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grimes is refusing to be controlled, as Vanna sits in half guard.
Grimes controlling the position well.
Vanna passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vanna (3) vs (0) Grimes
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vanna is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimes looking for a sweep but Vanna has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vanna (5) vs (0) Grimes
Grimes can't escape the position.
Grimes tries to hold on but Vanna postures up.
Vanna trying to control but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vanna looking to control but Grimes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vanna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grimes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grimes is working to get back to half guard.
Vanna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grimes tries to control the position but Vanna now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vanna (8) vs (0) Grimes
Grimes tries to escape but Vanna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vanna has good solid back control here.
Vanna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Grimes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vanna is looking for a rear naked choke here but Grimes reverses the position brilliantly into Vanna's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vanna (8) vs (2) Grimes
Grimes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Grimes the control monster continue. Boring.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vanna working a defensive guard but Grimes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vanna (8) vs (5) Grimes
Vanna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grimes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vanna tries to bench press Grimes off him but Grimes keeps the position.
Vanna gets back to half guard.
Grimes not doing much here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vanna wants to control but Grimes passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vanna (8) vs (8) Grimes
Vanna is trying to improve his position.
Grimes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vanna (8) vs (10) Grimes
Grimes controlling the position easily from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vanna tries to reverse the position but Grimes maintains control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vanna wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vanna (8) vs (13) Grimes
Grimes controlling from the back.
Grimes keeps control of the position as Vanna tries to break free.
Good control from Grimes.
Vanna can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grimes controlling the positon.
Grimes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimes wins on points by 13 to 8.
Brian Grimes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Marcin Vanna had this to say: 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'. |
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Event:
EFC Tronstone vs Beecher
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Finnegan throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Grimes closes the distance and clinches.
Grimes trying to stall but Finnegan improves his position.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes.
Finnegan wants to stall.
Grimes misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grimes.#BC2#
Finnegan breaks the clinch.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Grimes.
A little jabbing left from Finnegan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan throws a good cross that connects.
Grimes slips under a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan jabs at Grimes's body.
Grimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finnegan takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Grimes both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Grimes.
Finnegan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finnegan.
Grimes lands with a slapping head kick.
Grimes cracks Finnegan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Grimes scores with a jab.
Grimes slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
A jab from Finnegan finds it's way through Grimes's defenses.
Grimes sizes up Finnegan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Finnegan finds it's target.
Grimes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Finnegan cracks Grimes with a good jab.#ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!
Finnegan blocks a head kick by Grimes.
Grimes connects with the punch.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.#T3#
Finnegan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
A left lands for Finnegan.
Finnegan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnegan lands a head shot.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finnegan lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
#T4#
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan scores with a body shot.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Grimes throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Grimes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Finnegan.
Finnegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finnegan thuds a left hand into Grimes's body.
Finnegan cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
Finnegan moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grimes defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Finnegan scores with a hook.
Grimes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finnegan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finnegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes tries to clinch there but Finnegan circles away.
Finnegan jabs at Grimes's body.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Finnegan throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes misses with a two punch combination.
Finnegan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
Finnegan takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimes slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes thuds a left hand into Finnegan's body.
Finnegan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Jab by Grimes.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Finnegan throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Finnegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finnegan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes.
Finnegan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Grimes moves into range and clinches up with Finnegan.
Grimes wants to stall.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Grimes blocking some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finnegan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finnegan is keeping busy.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Grimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Grimes looking to slow down the pace here.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnegan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes lands a left hand.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Finnegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes avoiding damage as Finnegan throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnegan.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes wants to clinch up but Finnegan keeps it at a distance.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finnegan defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes throws a body punch but Finnegan moves out of range.
Finnegan lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finnegan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnegan throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grimes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick and Finnegan moves out of range easily.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan punishes Grimes's body with a nice straight punch.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Finnegan's shoulder, as Finnegan tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
A lazy left from Finnegan finds it's target.
Grimes throws a right hand that Finnegan ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnegan also avoids with ease.
Finnegan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grimes is looking to chop away at Finnegan's legs.
Finnegan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimes.
A shot to the liver by Finnegan. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Finnegan takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes wants to clinch
and Finnegan counters with a straight right hand.
Finnegan swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Finnegan.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finnegan stuns Grimes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finnegan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Finnegan! Grimes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
After winning the bout, Roy Finnegan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EFC Fujiwara vs Ladd
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Grimes lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grimes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz works on Grimes's body with a couple of short punches.
Grimes tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Grimes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Grimes takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimes with a body shot.#CL2#
Diaz has Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimes can't break the clinch.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Diaz jabs Grimes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz checks a low kick from Grimes.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Grimes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimes's head.#T2#
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Grimes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Grimes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#KD2#
Diaz cracks Grimes with an uppercut from hell and Grimes crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Diaz's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Diaz prevents Grimes from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
#TD2#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grimes's half guard.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimes defending well though.
Diaz throwing shots but Grimes is blocking nicely. #T4#
Diaz wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz winds up and cracks Grimes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grimes is looking to escape.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimes defending well though.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz trying to advance position but Grimes counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz'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.
#R2#
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grimes takes a shot to the head.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Diaz has hold of one of Grimes's legs. Grimes is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz passes Grimes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Grimes is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz stops Grimes from getting back to his feet.
Grimes has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimes's head. #T3#
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz misses with a head shot. Grimes uses the momentum to regain guard. #ES#
Grimes has his feet on Diaz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Grimes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimes tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
Diaz advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Grimes tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grimes is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grimes throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grimes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Diaz is trying to control the position but Grimes postures up.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grimes pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz controlling the pace.
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grimes is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mat Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimes is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Brian Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Grimes's temple.
Diaz is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz working Grimes over with strikes.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Grimes defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Grimes's head.
Diaz is nestled in close to Grimes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Mat Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grimes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mat Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFC Pichushkin vs Fujiwara
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Grigorian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Hosep Grigorian has been cut.
Jab, jab by Grigorian - just one landing.
Grigorian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Grimes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Grigorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
A swing and a miss from Grigorian.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Grigorian avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Grigorian there.
Grigorian lunges at Grimes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grimes's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes throws a body kick that misses.
Grimes misses with a double jab.
Grigorian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grigorian.
A right-left combo lands from Grimes. #ROC#
Grigorian is rocked!#T1#
Grimes cracks Grigorian on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Grigorian falls backwards against the cage. Grimes follows up with more strikes that drop Grigorian to his knees. Grimes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Grigorian! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
EFC Daughtrey vs Grimes
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Grimes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daughtrey on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Daughtrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daughtrey blocks a leg kick.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Daughtrey misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grimes digs a good hook to Daughtrey's body.
Grimes jabs Daughtrey right on the nose. Daughtrey blinks but takes it well.
Daughtrey fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Daughtrey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daughtrey lands an uppercut.
Grimes wants to get back to striking at distance but Daughtrey won't allow it.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daughtrey prevents Grimes from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Daughtrey misses with a wild body shot.
Daughtrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes takes one on the button.
Daughtrey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimes's head backwards.
Grimes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Daughtrey misses the target.
Daughtrey misses with a hook.
Daughtrey loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Grimes misses with a wild combination.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daughtrey circles away quickly and effectively.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Daughtrey backs off Grimes throws a huge counter combo but Daughtrey manages to avoid it all.
Daughtrey lands a jab.
We've been told by Daughtrey's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Daughtrey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grimes's hands.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daughtrey looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Grimes fails to land with a series of punches.
Daughtrey connects with a body shot.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Daughtrey does no damage.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daughtrey throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes scores with a jab to the body.
Daughtrey throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daughtrey thinking.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Daughtrey swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daughtrey takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimes takes one to the chin there.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Daughtrey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daughtrey connects with a single shot there.
Daughtrey throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daughtrey 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Grimes stuns Daughtrey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daughtrey looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Daughtrey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daughtrey throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daughtrey prevents Grimes from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Daughtrey. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Grimes scoring well with a low kick there.
Daughtrey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daughtrey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daughtrey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grimes.
Daughtrey slips under a jab.
Grimes with a jab.
Daughtrey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimes on the side of the head.
Daughtrey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimes.
Daughtrey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.
Daughtrey tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daughtrey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes slips a jab and a cross from Daughtrey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Daughtrey takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daughtrey.
A countering left hand to the body from Grimes misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Daughtrey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grimes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Daughtrey checks it.
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grimes slips under a jab from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes lands a big head kick that sends Daughtrey to the canvas! Grimes follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
A very excited looking Brian Grimes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
EFC Whymer vs Number
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Finnegan slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
Finnegan slips under a jab from Grimes.
Finnegan feints a jab promting Grimes to slip. Finnegan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grimes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Finnegan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Finnegan counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!
Grimes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnegan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimes. Grimes obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Finnegan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grimes lands an overhand right.
Finnegan throws a combination. Grimes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grimes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Finnegan. #T1#
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finnegan.
Grimes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
Finnegan throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes works Finnegan's body with a nice hook.
Grimes misses with a hook
and Finnegan counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but Finnegan slips the punch.
Grimes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finnegan digs a good body shot into Grimes's ribs.#T2#
Grimes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnegan cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnegan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that Grimes avoids nicely.
Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Grimes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Grimes swinging wildly here.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes throws a right hand that Finnegan ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnegan also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Finnegan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Finnegan throws a big shot that misses.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with a good low kick that Finnegan was not able to check.
Grimes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finnegan looks to land a combination. Grimes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Finnegan is out of range.
Finnegan throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnegan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
Grimes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grimes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Grimes avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Finnegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimes counters with a one-two to the body.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grimes throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Grimes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grimes misses with a hook
and Finnegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finnegan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Grimes finds it's way through Finnegan's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Finnegan lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Finnegan is out of range.
Finnegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grimes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finnegan blocks a head kick by Grimes.
#KD#
Grimes drops Finnegan with a beautiful combination! Finnegan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grimes is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.#T1#
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Finnegan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimes fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnegan scores with the left hand. Grimes knows he should have avoided that one.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Finnegan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grimes throws a hook but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimes to score with a decent uppercut.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Grimes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes is looking to land body kicks.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Finnegan throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2#
and Finnegan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Grimes! Finnegan lets Grimes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Finnegan moved out of range.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Finnegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimes.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Grimes has knocked Finnegan down with a huge combo! Grimes steps away and waves a wobbly Finnegan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes is looking to slow Finnegan down with leg kicks.
Finnegan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finnegan throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Finnegan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grimes tries to bum rush Finnegan with a series of wild strikes but Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Finnegan counters with a straight right hand.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
Grimes misses with an uppercut
and Finnegan counters with a left and a right... And another left! Grimes is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
Our winner, Roy Finnegan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFC Pulu vs Vale
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Budimon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Budimon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budimon clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Budimon throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Budimon.
Budimon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budimon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Budimon connects with a looping right hand.
Budimon throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Budimon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Budimon. Grimes shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Budimon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bronko´s Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Budimon throws a head kick that Grimes semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
A left lands for Budimon.
Budimon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grimes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Budimon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Budimon counters with a thumping low kick.
Budimon avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Budimon digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Budimon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimes. That did some damage!
Budimon misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
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!
Budimon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Budimon.
Simon Budimon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budimon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grimes's hands.
Budimon lunges at Grimes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grimes's hand.
Budimon swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Simon Budimon has been cut.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Budimon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Grimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budimon lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Budimon misses. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
A jab from Budimon does it's job there.
Grimes walks into a jab.
Budimon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budimon.
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Budimon throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budimon throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Budimon scores with a head kick. Grimes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice defenses there by Budimon.
Budimon throws a leg kick which misses Grimes's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimes tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budimon misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Budimon looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
Budimon swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes unleashes a big counter combination but Budimon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grimes throws a leg kick which misses Budimon's front leg but catches the back leg as Budimon tries to avoid it.
Grimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Budimon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Budimon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budimon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Budimon lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Budimon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot lands for Budimon.#ROC#
Grimes is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Budimon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Budimon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budimon digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Grimes blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimes. That snapped Budimon's head back.
Grimes throws a wild body kick that Budimon sees coming a mile off.
Budimon is looking to chop away at Grimes's legs.
Grimes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD2#
Grimes lands a left and a right that send Budimon crashing to the mat, dazed. Grimes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Budimon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budimon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Budimon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budimon.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Budimon moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Budimon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budimon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Budimon is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
Budimon swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Budimon falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
EFC Palu vs Jordan
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
McCarthy pushes Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grimes.
Grimes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like David McCarthy has been cut.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
Grimes pushes McCarthy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCarthy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to get an arm triangle but Grimes is defending well. #SUB2#
McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Grimes tries to escape but McCarthy is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
Grimes tries to escape but McCarthy is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Grimes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grimes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Grimes shows good takedown defense.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grimes won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grimes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
McCarthy has hold of Grimes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Grimes seems comfortable defending it but McCarthy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Grimes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Grimes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McCarthy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McCarthy!
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Event:
EFC Ladd vs Mir
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Budimon lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Budimon, as that shot connected.
Budimon throws a solid leg kick but Grimes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budimon.
Budimon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimes throws a right hand that Budimon ducks under and follows up with a left that Budimon also avoids with ease.
Budimon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budimon throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily.
Budimon needs to keep his hands up - Grimes had a free shot at his head there.
Budimon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Budimon throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Budimon does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Grimes.
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 lands with a big right hook that stumbles Budimon - he's out on his feet here! Grimes follows up with another monster hook that separates Budimon from consciousness! Budimon falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Grimes stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Grimes!
A less than humble Brian Grimes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EFC Mir vs Jones
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Putin rushes Grimes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin lands an elbow just above Grimes 's eye.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimes avoids the damage to the body.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Putin moves into the clinch successfully.
Putin lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Putin.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards. #BC2#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes misses the jab.#T1#
Grimes misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Putin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grimes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Putin lands an uppercut.
Grimes dodges an elbow strike from Putin.
#BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimes thuds a left hand into Putin's body.
Grimes throws a sloppy body shot
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Putin moves into the clinch.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Grimes shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Putin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grimes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Putin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Putin with a knee to the head.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grimes wants to break free but Putin has control.
Grimes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Putin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grimes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimes scores with a three punch combo!
Putin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putin blocks a head kick by Grimes.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Putin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Grimes avoids it.
Putin looks to clinch
and Grimes counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Putin darts in and clinches Grimes up against the cage.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Putin is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Putin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Grimes scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin 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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin keeps control of Grimes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Putin 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.
Putin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grimes managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Grimes blocks with his arms.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin lands a knee to the body.
Grimes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Grimes blocks it.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grimes avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Putin wants to clinch.
Grimes throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Grimes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Putin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Putin has managed to clinch.
Putin lands a right hand.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Grimes misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Putin drives through and clinches with Grimes against the cage.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grimes's face.
Grimes stalling.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Grimes is trying to push Putin away but Putin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Putin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Putin with a knee to the head.
Putin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grimes's defenses.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
Grimes lands a right hand.
Putin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes is trying to break free.#BC2#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimes throws a looping overhand right but Putin ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Putin darts in and clinches Grimes up against the cage.#T2#
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Putin takes a shot to the head.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes slowing the pace effectively.
Grimes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grimes avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Grimes blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimes cracks Putin with a nice body shot.
Grimes blocks an elbow strike.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Grimes blocks with his arms.
Grimes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
Grimes tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimes. #T3#
Grimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Grimes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards. #ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Putin presses Grimes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin is looking to clinch but Grimes is avoiding it.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Putin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimes throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Grimes misses.
Putin switches off momentarily and Grimes cracks him with a monster right hand! Putin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Grimes dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Grimes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Grimes!
In his post fight interview, Brian Grimes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Grimes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panos at a distance.
Grimes connects with a body shot.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes misses the body punch
enabling Panos to counter with a crisp jab.
Panos throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Kasa Panos has been cut.
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Panos scores with the left hand. Grimes knows he should have avoided that one.
Panos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes misses with a hook. Panos ducked under it nicely.
Grimes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panos.
Grimes slips a straight right by Panos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes swings for the body but Panos moves out of range.
#KD2#
Grimes lands a big right hand that sends Panos crashing to the mat! Grimes stays standing though and waves Panos back to his feet!#ROC2#
Panos is rocked!
Grimes cracks Panos with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Grimes!
Our winner, Brian Grimes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DFN#31 Hauser vs Vee
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Handle gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handle.
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Handle throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Handle takes one to the chin there.
Handle throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Handle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Handle misses the target.
Handle throws an off balance right hand
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes catches Handle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Handle tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handle.
Grimes misses the jab.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Handle's head but Handle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Handle takes one on the button.
Handle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Handle scores with a jab to the head.
Handle misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Handle's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Handle does it's job there.
Handle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Handle backs off Grimes throws a huge counter combo but Handle manages to avoid it all.
Grimes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Grimes is rocked!
Handle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Handle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handle misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Handle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Handle staying out of range there.
Handle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Handle clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Handle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grimes's brow.
Handle is pushing Grimes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Handle throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Handle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Handle misses with a double jab
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Handle misses with a two punch combination.
Handle looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Handle.#ROC2#
Handle is rocked!
Handle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimes counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Handle out cold! What a finish! Grimes is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Grimes!
A very excited looking Brian Grimes 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.
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Event:
CEFC 272
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Grimes scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grimes.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunt is trying to stall.
Grimes blocking some punches.
Hunt tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hunt clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Hunt avoiding damage.
Grimes working hard to break the clinch.
Grimes wants to break free but Hunt has control.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt presses Grimes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Hunt is pushing Grimes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Grimes controlling the action here for a moment.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Grimes managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
Hunt wants to stall.
Hunt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunt connects with a knee to the head.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Grimes is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Hunt has Grimes pressed against the cage, preventing Grimes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grimes avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Grimes controls the action.
Grimes wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
#BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Grimes. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Grimes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Hunt. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely. #CL2#
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt wants to stall.
#T4#
Grimes takes a shot to the head.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Hunt clinches.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Grimes's ribcage.
Grimes takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phol Hunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grimes as Hunt tries to tie him up.
Grimes tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt lands an uppercut.#BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hunt clinches up with Grimes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grimess head.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hunt avoiding damage.
Grimes can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt digs a right hand into Grimes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grimes's gas tank.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Grimes avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimes wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Hunt.
#BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grimes takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
A short right from Hunt on the inside. #T2##BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hunt rushes Grimes and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimes as he avoids it easily.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phol Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.#CL2#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimes, pushing him back against the cage.
Grimes is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Grimes working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimes tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Grimes can't break the clinch.
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grimes wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grimes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Grimes blocks it.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimes backwards. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hunt forces Grimes back against the cage and clinches.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Grimes controls the action.
Grimes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt trying to stall but Grimes improves his position.
Hunt stalling.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grimes misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Hunt rushes Grimes and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grimes as Hunt tries to tie him up.
A short left from Hunt.
Grimes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt working aggressively here.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hunt gets a clinch.
Grimes lands with a short shot to the head.
Grimes wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Grimes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Grimes tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt stalling.
Hunt stalling the fight.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimes's efforts to push away.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimes's efforts to push away.
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
Hunt tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt taking a breather.#T2##BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
Hunt throws a series of strikes that have Grimes backpedaling.
#CL2#
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Grimes is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Grimes is trying to break free.
Grimes is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt is pushing Grimes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunt keeps control of Grimes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimes.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grimes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
Grimes is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt pushes Grimes against the cage. Hunt is working some dirty boxing. Hunt pushes off with a quick right hook! Grimes goes down! Grimes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hunt moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 115
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Hamidovich Saitiev moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grimes leaves Hamidovich Saitiev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grimes's half guard.#ES#
Grimes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamidovich Saitiev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimes cracks Hamidovich Saitiev with a good jab.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hamidovich Saitiev under the eye.
Grimes lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a jab to the body
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a big shot that misses.
Grimes lands the left hand.
Grimes misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hamidovich Saitiev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamidovich Saitiev.
Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamidovich Saitiev postures up and lands a big shot to Grimes's brow.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Hamidovich Saitiev from controlling successfully.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamidovich Saitiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Hamidovich Saitiev stands up over Grimes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws an elbow that misses. Grimes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamidovich Saitiev's guard. Nice move by Grimes!#REVR#
Grimes is looking to stand up but Hamidovich Saitiev won't let him. #SU#
Grimes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hamidovich Saitiev, up you get! #TD2#
Hamidovich Saitiev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grimes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Grimes coming out on top.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries for a takedown but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimes connects with a jab.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes one to the chin there.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamidovich Saitiev with the counter takedown but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Hamidovich Saitiev swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Grimes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hamidovich Saitiev! Grimes lets Hamidovich Saitiev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Hamidovich Saitiev is rocked!#TD2#
Hamidovich Saitiev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamidovich Saitiev lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Grimes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Hamidovich Saitiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a right hand that misses
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes connects with an inside leg kick.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grimes connects with a body shot.
Grimes lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Hamidovich Saitiev moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamidovich Saitiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hamidovich Saitiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamidovich Saitiev is just out of range.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimes scores with a jab.#KD#
Grimes drops Hamidovich Saitiev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hamidovich Saitiev looks back up at him and smiles so Grimes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Grimes cracks Hamidovich Saitiev on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hamidovich Saitiev falls backwards against the cage. Grimes follows up with more strikes that drop Hamidovich Saitiev to his knees. Grimes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hamidovich Saitiev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC 267
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Litt.
It seemed like Grimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Litt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Litt.
Litt with a poor takedown
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
A cross from Litt lands.
Litt gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Litt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Litt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grimes scores with a hook to the body. Litt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Litt throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Litt looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimes with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Litt.
Litt walks into a jab.
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but Litt slips the punch.
Litt misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
Litt looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes digs a good hook to Litt's body.
#T1#
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Litt throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Litt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Litt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimes tries to avoid it but Litt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimes to the ground. Grimes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grimes slips a jab from Litt.
Litt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Litt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Litt misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Litt closes the distance and pushes Grimes back into the cage.
Litt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Litt rushes Grimes and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litt tries to throw a body punch but Grimes avoids it by throwing Litt back against the cage. #BC2#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimes throws the left hand but Litt avoids the punch easily.
Litt misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Donk. Grimes catches Litt right on the button with a cross.
Litt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Grimes cracks Litt with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Litt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes tries to bum rush Litt with a series of wild strikes but Litt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Litt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Litt throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Litt closes the distance and clinches.
Litt keeps control of Grimes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grimes blocks an uppercut.
Litt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
Grimes working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Litt misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Grimes throws a jab when Litt was well out of range.
Grimes scores with a decent looking hook.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Litt moves away and avoids it.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Grimes.
Litt throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Litt gets a clinch.
Litt tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes is trying to push Litt away but Litt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Litt misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Litt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Litt struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimes controls his hands.
Litt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Litt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
Litt tries to work over Grimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Litt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Litt misses with an uppercut
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Litt scores with a jab.#TD#
Litt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Litt tries to pass.
Litt throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Grimes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Litt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Grimes slips a jab and a cross from Litt.
A nice side step and Grimes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Litt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grimes lands a nice hook to Litt's body. Litt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Litt drops his hands momentarily and Grimes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Litt. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Litt thumps Grimes with a low kick.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Grimes cracks a nice hook into Litt's ribs.
Grimes slips a jab from Litt.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and Litt counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Litt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Litt throws a push kick but Grimes slaps the foot to one side.
Grimes lands with a nice combination. Litt backs away looking to recover.
Litt looks for the body kick but Grimes saw that one coming.
Grimes flicks out a counter leg kick but Litt steps away.
Grimes scores with a hook.#T1#
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Litt's head but Litt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Litt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes lands with a cross.
Litt walks into a stiff left hand from Grimes.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Litt is looking to counter punch.
Litt scores with a nice right hand.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Litt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimes sizes up Litt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grimes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Litt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Litt misses with a body kick.
Litt misses with a takedown
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Grimes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Litt can pounce on him.
Grimes lands with a cross.
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!#KD2#
Grimes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Litt sprawling to the canvas! Litt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grimes finish him?!
#ROC2#
Litt is rocked!
Grimes cracks Litt with a hook to the temple - Litt is on wobbly legs here! Grimes swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Litt falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Grimes wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEFC 185 tourney Final
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Phoenix clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grimes's defenses.
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phoenix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grimes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes is trying to break free.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix stuns Grimes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grimes scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Grimes.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Grimes and move into the clinch position.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Phoenix instigates a clinch.
Phoenix lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phoenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix tries to counter by closing the distance.
Parker Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Grimes.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimes lands a head shot.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Phoenix forces Grimes back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Phoenix wants to counter with a clinch but Grimes pushes him away.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
Phoenix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grimes rather than just go for the knockout.
Phoenix lunges at Grimes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grimes's hand.
Grimes swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Phoenix lands but Grimes takes it in his stride.
Grimes lands a nice shot that snaps Phoenix's head back.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Grimes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grimes doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Phoenix misses
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimes, pushing him back against the cage.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch but Phoenix keeps him there for the moment.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Grimes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling the position. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Grimes gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Phoenix throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Grimes throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Grimes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Grimes gets tackled into the cage by Phoenix. Phoenix maintains the clinch.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch but Phoenix keeps him there for the moment.
Phoenix keeps control of Grimes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix cracks Grimes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
Brian Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Grimes's ribs.
Grimes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Grimes misses. #T1#
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Grimes's defenses. #CL2#
Phoenix moves into range and clinches up with Grimes.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Grimes takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Grimes avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Phoenix has the dominant position.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Grimes misses its target.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Phoenix throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix with a hook.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Phoenix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimes blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes with a jab.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phoenix in his tracks.
Grimes throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Grimes and move into the clinch position.
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
Grimes misses with a hook.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Grimes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grimes dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.#ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Grimes tries to circle away but Phoenix has him pinned against the cage.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix pushes Grimes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimes.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Grimes tries to circle away but Phoenix has him pinned against the cage.
Phoenix pushes Grimes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Grimes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Grimes controls the action.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Grimes staying out of range there.#CL2#
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Grimes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimes's efforts to push away.
Phoenix keeps control of Grimes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but Grimes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Grimes blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but Grimes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix presses Grimes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Grimes controls the action.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimes tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimes.
Grimes tries to break free but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but Grimes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Grimes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
Brian Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes misses with some punches.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above Grimes 's eye.
Grimes wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
Grimes is trying to break free.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix with a hook.#T4#
Grimes misses with the combination.
Grimes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danga de danga de dang - Phoenix scores with a four punch combination!
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grimes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimes scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parker Phoenix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimes throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Nice cross by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Parker Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phoenix 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parker Phoenix!
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Event:
OFC 320: Cyberpunk
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Metsast tries a low kick but Grimes avoids it.#CL2#
Metsast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
Metsast creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grimes managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Metsast has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Grimes has closed the distance and engaged Metsast in a clinch.
Metsast effectively controlling the action here.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Metsast has the dominant position.
I was talking to Grimes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Metsast crunches a lovely knee into Grimes's ribcage.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast stalling against the cage.
Metsast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metsast 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.
Metsast working Grimes over with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Metsast stalling in the clinch.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
Metsast lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Metsast.
#CL#
Grimes closes the distance and clinches.
Grimes can't break the clinch.
Grimes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metsast misses with a body punch.
Metsast crunches a lovely knee into Grimes's ribcage.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Metsast has him pressed against the cage.
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast 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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Metsast prevents Grimes from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Grimes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metsast, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metsast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Metsast has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metsast misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Grimes clinches up against the cage.
Metsast prevents Grimes from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Grimes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Metsast drives through and clinches with Grimes against the cage.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Metsast.
Grimes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metsast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Metsast fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimes, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
Metsast takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metsast throws a body shot but no joy.
Metsast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Grimes pushes Metsast up against the cage in a clinch.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4##BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metsast throws a lazy head kick
and Metsast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimes, as that shot connected.
Metsast misses with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Metsast misses with a low kick.
As Metsast looks to move away, Grimes throws a big counter combo but Metsast just gets out of the way.
Metsast misses with a double jab.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimes throws a right hand that Metsast ducks under and follows up with a left that Metsast also avoids with ease.
Metsast throws out a leg kick but Grimes moves out of range and Metsast only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Metsast misses the target.
Metsast lands a nice shot that snaps Grimes's head back.
Metsast shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimes sprawls well. He's pushed Metsast's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grimes appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Grimes moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling him.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Metsast tries to keep at a distance but Grimes has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mees Metsast will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grimes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grimes lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metsast lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
Metsast throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Grimes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Metsast is trying to stall.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling the position.
Grimes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metsast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metsast.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling him.#T1#
Grimes can't break the clinch.
Metsast throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grimess head.
A short right from Grimes.
Grimes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Metsast.
Metsast lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Metsast closes the distance and pushes Grimes back into the cage.
Metsast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Metsast lands a knee to the head.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast keeps control of Grimes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes wants to get back to striking at distance but Metsast won't allow it.
Metsast is trying to stall.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimes takes a shot to the head.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metsast tries to work over Grimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Metsast scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Metsast working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling him.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimes avoids it.
Metsast lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Metsast throws a series of strikes that have Grimes backpedaling.
Metsast misses with a body shot.
Metsast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metsast feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimes's calf.
Grimes scores with a nice strike.
Grimes lands the left hand.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Metsast to work.
A short right from Grimes. #T4#
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Grimes is blocking nicely.
Metsast landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimes slips a straight right by Metsast.#CL#
Grimes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metsast, pushing him back against the cage.
Metsast misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Grimes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grimes is trying to push Metsast away but Metsast has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Metsast has Grimes pressed against the cage, preventing Grimes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grimes is looking to break free of the clinch but Metsast has double underhooks. #BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Metsast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grimes doesn't seem phased though.
Grimes checks a low kick from Metsast.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mees Metsast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Metsast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Grimes instigates a clinch.
Grimes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Metsast tries to work over Grimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling the position.
Grimes gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Metsast scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast can't find room to land a body shot as Grimes controls the action.
Metsast taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Metsast lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimes is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Grimes.
Grimes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Metsast is rocked!
Metsast lands a damaging elbow. #T1##BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Metsast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Metsast is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?#CL#
Grimes moves into the clinch.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Metsast seems to have recovered his senses.
Metsast using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grimes blocks it with crossed arms.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from Metsast, against the cage.
Metsast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metsast.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Grimes blocks with his arms.
Grimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Metsast gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grimes tries to circle away but Metsast has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Metsast instigates a clinch.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimes avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimes is keeping busy.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Grimes clinches with his opponent.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Grimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metsast's elbow. #BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Grimes takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big left from Metsast misses. #CL2#
Metsast forces Grimes back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grimes tests Metsast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metsast circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Grimes rushes Metsast and presses him up against the cage.
Brian Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metsast lands a left hand.
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from Metsast, against the cage.
Grimes blocking some punches.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Metsast lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Metsast pushes Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metsast is working Grimes over against the cage.#T4#
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimes avoids it.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grimes blocks it with crossed arms.
Metsast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimes avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Mees Metsast seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land. #BC#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Metsast gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Metsast closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Metsast gets tackled into the cage by Grimes. Grimes maintains the clinch.
Grimes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling him.
Grimes is looking to break free of the clinch but Metsast has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Metsast.
Grimes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mees Metsast is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimes tries to break free but Metsast pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mees Metsast.
I've got Metsast winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mees Metsast!
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Event:
OFC 314: Jah vs Wyatt II
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Ironfist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grimes avoids it really well and circles away.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ironfist in his tracks.
Ironfist throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Ironfist both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.#CL#
Grimes clinches.
Grimes lands a shoulder strike.
Ironfist goes for a takedown attempt but Grimes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Grimes darts in and clinches Ironfist up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironfist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Grimes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Grimes gets underhooks to prevent Ironfist's takedown attempt.
Brian Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theros Ironfist.#BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Grimes clinches.
Grimes cracks Ironfist with a nice body shot.
Grimes gets underhooks to prevent Ironfist's takedown attempt.
Ironfist working Grimes over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimes.
Ironfist goes for a takedown attempt but Grimes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Grimes closes the distance and clinches.
Grimes keeps control of Ironfist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ironfist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimes gets through Ironfist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ironfist misses with an elbow strike.
Grimes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ironfists head. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Grimes moves into the clinch.
Grimes is looking to break free of the clinch but Ironfist has double underhooks. #T2#
Ironfist tries to break free but Grimes pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Grimes darts in and clinches Ironfist up against the cage.#BC2#
Ironfist breaks from the clinch.
Ironfist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ironfist throws a combination that misses
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ironfist misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Grimes gets a clinch.
Grimes avoiding damage as Ironfist throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ironfist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Grimes clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ironfist.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Grimes clinches up against the cage.
Ironfist can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ironfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Ironfist misses with a double jab
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Ironfist is rocked!#CL#
Grimes rushes Ironfist and presses him up against the cage.
Ironfist is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Grimes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grimes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Ironfist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ironfist throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes scores with a counter punch that sends Ironfist to the canvas! Grimes smells blood - he's punishing Ironfist with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ironfist has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Grimes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 310: Barca vs Stanfield
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Grimes has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Grimes tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Grimes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Grimes moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Steel jumps into guard, dragging Grimes to the mat.
Grimes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimes trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Grimes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steel's guard.
Steel looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Steel is looking for a triangle but Grimes pushes his legs off easily.
Grimes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.#SUB2#
Steel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Grimes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Steel has tightened it up now! Grimes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Steel!
After the big win, James Steel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
OFC 304: Barca vs Camacho
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stenger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grimes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stenger.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grimes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stenger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimes with a body shot.
Grimes misses with the combination.
Stenger lands with a kick to the temple. Grimes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Stenger avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grimes.
Grimes swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stenger scores with a jab to the head.
Grimes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Grimes with a jab.
Grimes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stenger counters with a body kick that stops Grimes in his tracks momentarily.
Stenger works Grimes's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Stenger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stenger misses with a hook
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Stenger avoids nicely.
Stenger tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Stenger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimes, pushing him back against the cage.
Stenger lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Stenger tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimes avoids the damage to the body.
Stenger working aggressively here.
#BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Stenger.
Stenger tries to score with a low kick but Grimes moves his leg out of the way.
Stenger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grimes avoids a kick to the body.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Stenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes is looking to clinch.
Grimes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stenger.
Grimes 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.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenger.
Grimes misses with a double jab
and Stenger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stenger's coach down at Dark Corner was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stenger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Stenger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stenger.
Stenger lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at Jacks Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily.
Grimes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Stenger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Stenger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stenger lands with a straight right. Grimes didn't see that one coming.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenger! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Stenger. Beautiful body shot.
Stenger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
Stenger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grimes avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Stenger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stenger lands a jab.
Stenger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grimess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stenger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grimes thinking. #T4#
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stenger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stenger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stenger punishes Grimes's body with a nice straight punch.
Grimes lands the left hand.
A jab from Stenger does it's job there.
Grimes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stenger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stenger connects with a body shot that sends Grimes's belly button to the back.
Stenger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Stenger.
Stenger throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. Grimes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grimes.
Grimes misses with a double jab.
Stenger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grimes. Grimes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aksel Stenger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stenger scores with a kick to the body.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenger thinks about the counter body kick.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Stenger avoids nicely.
Stenger scores with a push kick.
Grimes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick from Stenger.
Nice body kick there by Stenger.
Grimes moves forwards but Stenger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenger.
Stenger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimes misses with a two punch combination.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenger connects with a body shot.#T1#
Stenger misses with a two punch combination.
Grimes throws a big counter combination but Stenger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Stenger lands a big head kick that sends Grimes tumbling to the mat! Stenger takes a step backwards and waves Grimes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grimes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stenger throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aksel Stenger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stenger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grimes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stenger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
A leg kick checked by Grimes.#CL#
Grimes gets a clinch.
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimes blocks an uppercut.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Stenger has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stenger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenger throws a head kick that half lands.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenger throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Grimes backs off Stenger throws a huge counter combo but Grimes manages to avoid it all.
Stenger fakes the leg kick and cracks Grimes in the body.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Grimes lands a glancing blow to the side of Stenger's head.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Stenger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Grimes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Grimes throws a series of punches but Stenger moves out of range. #KD2#
Stenger lands a big head kick that sends Grimes tumbling to the mat! Stenger takes a step backwards and waves Grimes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily.
Stenger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grimes throws a sloppy body shot
and Stenger scores with a counter punch that sends Grimes to the canvas! Stenger smells blood - he's punishing Grimes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Grimes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aksel Stenger!
An out of breath Aksel Stenger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UGD 67:Sturm Vs Kinshaw
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Ap Nudd throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grimes throws a right hand that Ap Nudd ducks under and follows up with a left that Ap Nudd also avoids with ease.
Ap Nudd throws a front kick aimed at Grimes's knee but Grimes avoids it well.
Ap Nudd scores with a body shot.
Grimes 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 head kick misses from Grimes.
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Ap Nudd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Ap Nudd.
Grimes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Ap Nudd tenderised Grimes's leg. Grimes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Nice defenses there by Ap Nudd.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Ap Nudd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ap Nudd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Ap Nudd. Beautiful body shot.
Ap Nudd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grimes slips under a jab from Ap Nudd.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Ap Nudd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ap Nudd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grimes rather than just go for the knockout.
Ap Nudd throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grimes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ap Nudd throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ap Nudd. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ap Nudd just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ap Nudd.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Ap Nudd avoids nicely. #T2#
Ap Nudd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Grimes.
Ap Nudd tries to land a leg kick but Grimes saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Ap Nudd as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ap Nudd connects with a jab.
Ap Nudd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd looks to land a body kick but Grimes moved away.
Grimes blocks a head kick by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Ap Nudd finds it's way through Grimes's defenses. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
As Ap Nudd looks to move away, Grimes throws a big counter combo but Ap Nudd just gets out of the way.
Ap Nudd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ap Nudd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
Grimes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ap Nudd throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ap Nudd scores with a nice right hand.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Ap Nudd moves out of range.
Ap Nudd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Ap Nudd misses.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Ap Nudd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ap Nudd. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Ap Nudd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ap Nudd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grimes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grimes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ap Nudd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ap Nudd.
It looked like Grimes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ap Nudd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ap Nudd motions for Grimes to come forward. Ap Nudd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ap Nudd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Ap Nudd scores with a one two! Grimes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edern Ap Nudd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimes swinging wildly here.
Grimes throws a head kick but Ap Nudd moves out of range.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Ap Nudd.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ap Nudd lands a nice hook to Grimes's body. Grimes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ap Nudd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ap Nudd misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Grimes moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ap Nudd. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimes wants to clinch up but Ap Nudd keeps it at a distance.
Ap Nudd has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Grimes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ap Nudd can pounce on him.
Ap Nudd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grimes if he has to take too many more of those.
Ap Nudd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimes's head backwards.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ap Nudd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ap Nudd swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Ap Nudd. Beautiful body shot.
Ap Nudd misses with a few strikes there.
Ap Nudd misses with a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Ap Nudd throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
#T2#
Ap Nudd wants to slow Grimes down by chopping away at his legs.
Grimes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Grimes.
Grimes checks a leg kick nicely.
Ap Nudd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimes appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Ap Nudd misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ap Nudd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimes. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ap Nudd misses with a head kick.
Ap Nudd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ap Nudd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Ap Nudd.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ap Nudd misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Ap Nudd looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.#T3#
Ap Nudd looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ap Nudd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ap Nudd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ap Nudd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grimes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ap Nudd just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grimes checks a low kick from Ap Nudd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ap Nudd. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ap Nudd tries to land a leg kick but Grimes saw it coming and moves away.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Ap Nudd throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ap Nudd. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Grimes avoids the body shot from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ap Nudd works Grimes's body with a nice hook.
Grimes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ap Nudd back to the cage. Grimes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ap Nudd misses with a looping left.
Ap Nudd throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Ap Nudd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Ap Nudd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes counters with a two punch combo.
Grimes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ap Nudd.
Grimes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ap Nudd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edern Ap Nudd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ap Nudd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ap Nudd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ap Nudd just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes scores with a body shot.
Ap Nudd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot.
Grimes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ap Nudd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ap Nudd throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Grimes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Ap Nudd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grimes slips a jab from Ap Nudd.
Grimes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ap Nudd tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ap Nudd lands a jab to Grimes's midsection.#T1#
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ap Nudd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Ap Nudd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ap Nudd misses with an uppercut.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
It looked like Grimes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ap Nudd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ap Nudd is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimes checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Ap Nudd loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Ap Nudd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ap Nudd.#T2#
Ap Nudd misses with the combination.
As Ap Nudd looks to move away, Grimes throws a big counter combo but Ap Nudd just gets out of the way.
Ap Nudd throws a front kick aimed at Grimes's knee but Grimes avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ap Nudd. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Ap Nudd looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Grimes misses its target.
Ap Nudd throws a low kick but Grimes avoids it.#CL#
Grimes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ap Nudd, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ap Nudd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Ap Nudd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ap Nudd throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.#T3#
Ap Nudd throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes tries to clinch but Ap Nudd moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ap Nudd. #CL#
Grimes drives through and clinches with Ap Nudd against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ap Nudd misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ap Nudd as Grimes tries to tie him up. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Ap Nudd moves out of range.
Ap Nudd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grimes tries to clinch up.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch but Ap Nudd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edern Ap Nudd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ap Nudd throws a body kick that misses
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ap Nudd. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ap Nudd misses with a wild body shot.
Ap Nudd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ap Nudd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ap Nudd throws a leg kick but Grimes moved away.
Grimes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Grimes tries to clinch but Ap Nudd is having none of it.
Ap Nudd misses the body punch
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brian Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ap Nudd missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edern Ap Nudd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ap Nudd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edern Ap Nudd!
During a confident post fight interview, Edern Ap Nudd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 296: Bloom
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Huia throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huia.
Grimes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Huia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grimes tries to clinch there but Huia circles away.
Jab, jab by Huia - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes throws a big counter combination but Huia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Huia lands with a shot to the body.
Huia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Huia throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Grimes tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
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!
Huia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Grimes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Huia from controlling successfully.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Huia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grimes's guard.
Huia trying to mount his opponent but Grimes defends it.
Huia is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Huia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimes is just riding it out for now. Huia eventually gives up the hold.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grimes!
Grimes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Huia's lack of action.
#SUB2#
Huia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Huia is working for a kimura but Grimes is defending it quite comfortably.
Huia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Huia is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Grimes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grimes throws a nice looking combination but Huia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huia misses the body punch
and Grimes counters with a right hand to the body.
Grimes looks to land a combination. Huia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Huia tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huia throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that Huia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Huia misses.
Grimes takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Huia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at MM eh Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huia has his takedown stuffed
and Grimes counters with a three punch combo that has Huia backing up. Huia nods at Grimes to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Huia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Huia throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Huia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2#
Huia drops his shoulder and cracks Grimes with a huge uppercut! Grimes goes down! Can Huia finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hone Huia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Huia drops Grimes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Grimes! Huia dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hone Huia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hone Huia thanked Amped Performance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Syn 530 - Fusion
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Kai staying out of range there.
Kai slips under a jab.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes throws a combination. Kai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grimes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kai can pounce on him.
Grimes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kai thuds his right hand into Grimes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick
and Kai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai misses with a looping left.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Kai moves out of range.
And Kai counters with a quick kick to the body but Grimes blocks it.
Kai scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Grimes moves away from the strike by Kai.
Kai cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Kai stuns Grimes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes misses with a wild combination.
Grimes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grimes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kai misses the target.
Kai throws the kick towards the body but Grimes avoids it.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Kai is looking for a counter combo.
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes throws a hook but Kai blocks it.
Grimes throws a head kick that half lands.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Grimes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimes.
#BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Kai lands a big head kick that sends Grimes tumbling to the mat! Kai takes a step backwards and waves Grimes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Grimes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.#T4#
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!#CL2#
Grimes has managed to clinch.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kai has Grimes pressed against the cage, preventing Grimes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kai misses with some punches.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Kai has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kai has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kai.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kai takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Kai avoids the head kick by Grimes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anakoni Kai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kai misses with a body shot.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes wants to clinch
and Kai counters with a head kick. That will keep Grimes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kai. Grimes shrugs it off though.
Kai is looking to wear down Grimes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick from Kai.
Grimes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.#CL2#
Grimes clinches up with Kai and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Kai scores with a shot to the side of Grimes's head. #BC2#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimes.
Kai cracks Grimes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kai cracks the inside of Grimes's front leg.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kai connects with a body shot that sends Grimes's belly button to the back.
Kai takes one on the button.#T2#
Kai looks to throw a body kick
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Grimes misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes needs to keep his hands up - Kai had a free shot at his head there.
Grimes looks to land a combination but Kai avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Kai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Kai's head but Kai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grimes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kai does it's job there.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Grimes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Grimes moves into 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!
Kai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Grimes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kai scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anakoni Kai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Kai misses.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick from Kai lands but Grimes takes it in his stride.
Kai misses with a head kick.
Grimes unleashes a big counter combination but Kai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kai swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes slips a straight right by Kai.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kai avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Nice body kick from Kai.
Grimes connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Grimes moves into the clinch.
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from Kai, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grimes wants to get back to striking at distance but Kai won't allow it.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Kai. #BC#
Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grimes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grimes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kai - the referee stops the clock and Grimes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kai. Grimes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimes's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kai.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimes unleashes a big counter combination but Kai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grimes wants to clinch but Kai slips to the side
and Kai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kai.
Kai circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Grimes drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kai follows Grimes to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakoni Kai!
A victorious Anakoni Kai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 287: Riccuito vs Viceroy
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Grimes has Pichushkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at True North Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Pichushkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.
Pichushkin slips a straight right by Grimes.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grimes misses with a double jab.
Pichushkin throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
It looked like Grimes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes punishes Pichushkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pichushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pichushkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimes scrambles back to his feet.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pichushkin lands with a cross.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Donk. Pichushkin catches Grimes right on the button with a cross.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pichushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
A little jabbing left from Pichushkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pichushkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Pichushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pichushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Grimes misses with the combination.
#T3#
Grimes throws out a powerful jab.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
As Pichushkin looks to move away, Grimes throws a big counter combo but Pichushkin just gets out of the way.
Pichushkin misses with a few strikes there.
Pichushkin throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes misses with a hook
enabling Pichushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimes lands a head shot.
Grimes throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Pichushkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Grimes.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grimes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pichushkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Pichushkin is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Pichushkin's cut even more.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes jabs at Pichushkin's body.
Pichushkin cracks Grimes with a good jab.
Pichushkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pichushkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Pichushkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Grimes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grimes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pichushkin counters with a straight right hand.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the nose.
Grimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pichushkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pichushkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Pichushkin with a jab.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes feints a jab promting Pichushkin to slip. Grimes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pichushkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Grimes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head.
Pichushkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Grimes throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Pichushkin crashing down! Pichushkin tries to stagger back to his feet but Grimes just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Pichushkin asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
A very excited looking Brian Grimes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
OFC 282: Possession
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt
and Grimes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimes as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimes stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrimes.
Brian Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Grimes cracks a nice hook into Brooks's ribs.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
Brooks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brooks walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimes, as that shot connected.
Grimes lunges at Brooks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brooks's hand. #KD#
Grimes lands a left and a right that send Brooks crashing to the mat, dazed. Grimes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks dives in and grabs Grimes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimes pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Grimes misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Brooks counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Brooks thows a huge punch but Grimes dodges it nicely.
Brooks seems to have recovered his senses.
Brooks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grimes tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Brooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Brooks is working for a kimura here but Grimes manages to reverse the position and he's now in Brooks's guard.
#SUB2#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks has Grimes pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Grimes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brooks looking for subs off his back but Grimes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks is controlling Grimes's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
Brooks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks wants to hit a switch here but Grimes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brooks there! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brooks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brooks tries to hold on but Grimes pushes him away.
Grimes prevents Brooks from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brooks tries to control the position but Grimes now has his back.
Brooks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grimes's guard. Nice work there by Brooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Grimes throws a series of punches but Brooks moves out of range.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Grimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brooks misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brooks wants to counter the offense by Grimes and move into the clinch position.
Brooks with a poor takedown
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brooks duly obliges.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brooks wants to counter with a clinch but Grimes pushes him away.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Brooks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grimes!
Brooks trying to control the position but Grimes is working away.
Brooks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grimes is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Brooks taking a break here but Grimes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Brooks tries to pass to full mount but Grimes defends it.
Brooks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brooks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grimes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brooks. #SUB2#
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brooks slips a nice elbow through Grimes's hands, connecting with Grimes's forehead.#T2#
Brooks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brooks throws a strike but Grimes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully. #T3#
Brooks is looking to pass into half guard but Grimes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grimes is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Brooks has his foot on Grimes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grimes is stalling in the full guard.
Damian Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks is looking to sweep but instead, Grimes has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Brooks is looking to improve his position.
Brooks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Grimes manages to pass to mount!
Brooks is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brooks is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brooks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Brooks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brooks blocks a jab.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks feints the counter takedown.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Grimes scores with a nice right hand.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch but Brooks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Brooks tries for a takedown but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimes throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
It seemed like Brooks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brooks.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Grimes misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brooks.
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Brooks misses with some punches.
#T2#
Grimes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brian Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
Grimes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brookss head. #TD2#
Brooks lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks looking to sit in guard and control but Grimes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brooks is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Brooks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grimes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brooks.
Brooks is looking to regain half guard here but Grimes keeps moving and retains side control.
Brian Grimes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Brooks being controlled for a moment.
Brooks is trying to improve his position.
Grimes trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brooks keeps trying to improve his position.
Damian Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimes trying to control the position but Brooks is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Grimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grimes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Grimes!
A very excited looking Brian Grimes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
OFC 275: Smaug vs Rahman
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
LaCrosse has Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
Grimes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grimes throws a combination that misses
and LaCrosse counters with a stiff right hand.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaCrosse.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but LaCrosse is out of range.
Grimes dips to his left and cracks LaCrosse with an uppercut!
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes punishes LaCrosse's body with a nice straight punch.
Grimes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaCrosse lands a jab to Grimes's midsection.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaCrosse steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimes throws a series of punches but LaCrosse avoids them all with ease.
LaCrosse misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but LaCrosse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes walks into a jab.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaCrosse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes misses with the combination.
LaCrosse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaCrosse misses with the combination.
LaCrosse is looking to clinch but Grimes is avoiding it.
LaCrosse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grimes throws the left hand but LaCrosse avoids the punch easily.
Grimes lands a nice shot to the body.
LaCrosse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LaCrosse doesn't manage to clinch there - Grimes circles away.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Grimes has knocked LaCrosse down with a huge combo! Grimes steps away and waves a wobbly LaCrosse back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
LaCrosse lands a body shot.
#T2#
Grimes lands with a hook. LaCrosse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grimes swings for the body but LaCrosse moves out of range.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaCrosse has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
LaCrosse clinches with his opponent.
LaCrosse lands a nice shot to the body.
Grimes is leaning against LaCrosse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LaCrosse tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
LaCrosse throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
LaCrosse lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from LaCrosse on the inside.
LaCrosse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
LaCrosse blocks an uppercut.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
LaCrosse creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Grimes swings wildly with an uppercut but LaCrosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes just leaning against LaCrosse, taking a breather.
LaCrosse tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
LaCrosse misses with some punches.
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from LaCrosse, against the cage.
Grimes takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaCrosse stalks Grimes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grimes's face. Grimes staggers backwards, shaken.
LaCrosse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
LaCrosse wants to clinch.
LaCrosse closes the distance but Grimes moves to the side
and Grimes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of LaCrosse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Grimes moves out of range. #T4#
LaCrosse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Grimes lands a left and a right that send LaCrosse crashing to the mat, dazed. Grimes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
LaCrosse is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes throws a series of punches but LaCrosse avoids them all with ease.
LaCrosse is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
BAM! Grimes delivers a spinning backfist that drops LaCrosse like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Brian Grimes!
In his post fight interview, Brian Grimes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UGD 49:Shevchenko Vs Ritter
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cotto on the side of the head.
Grimes cracks Cotto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cotto slips under a jab from Grimes.
Grimes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimes throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Grimes looks to land a combination but Cotto avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Cotto counters with a right hand to the body.
Cotto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes misses with a looping left.#T1#
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cotto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Grimes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cotto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Cotto's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Grimes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes cracks a nice hook into Cotto's ribs.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
Cotto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Cotto misses.
Grimes lands a head kick. Cotto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes throws a nice head kick!
Grimes jabs Cotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cotto counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Cotto misses.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Grimes is looking for the big counter here.
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cotto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cotto moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
Cotto moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Cotto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Grimes does no damage. #T3#
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cotto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
Cotto slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Cotto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cotto lands a jab.
Grimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cotto counters with an outside leg kick.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cotto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cotto under the eye.#T4#
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Grimes misses with a left hand
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto jabs at Grimes's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotto.
Cotto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cotto jabs at Grimes's body.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cotto throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Good shot there by Grimes.
Nice straight punches there by Cotto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cotto.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Cotto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grimes.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimes.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grimes misses with a left hand
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brian Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Cotto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grimes thinking. #T1#
Good shot there by Cotto.
Grimes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grimes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Cotto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grimes sprawling to the canvas! Grimes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cotto finish him?!
#ROC#
Grimes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotto rattles Grimes with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Grimes tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cotto dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Grimes stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 94
Date: Jan 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimes dips to his left and cracks Dog Iii with an uppercut!
Grimes throws out a powerful jab.
Dog Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grimes lands a jab to Dog Iii's midsection.
Grimes swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog Iii scores with a jab. Grimes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Dog Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimes's sensitive parts.
Grimes takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Dog Iii misses with a hook.
Dog Iii thuds his right hand into Grimes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimes scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes lands an overhand right.
A jab from Grimes misses.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dog Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dog Iii thinking.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Grimes.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Dog Iii moved out of range.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dog Iii is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.
Grimes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Dog Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Dog Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimes is out of range and Dog Iii settles back down.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Dog Iii saw that one coming.
Dog Iii throws a front kick aimed at Grimes's knee but Grimes avoids it well.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grimes.
Dog Iii scores with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Grimes thuds a left hand into Dog Iii's body.
Dog Iii avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Dog Iii scores with a jab.
Grimes misses with a shot to the body
and Dog Iii counters with a solid body kick.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dog Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grimes throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Grimes is rocked!
Dog Iii tries to work over Grimes's front leg with a kick but Grimes checks it.
Dog Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Dog Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimes's calf.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog Iii. #T3#
Dog Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimes. That did some damage!
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimes swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot.
Dog Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grimes takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Dog Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Dog Iii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dog Iii duly obliges. #T4#
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog Iii tries to land a leg kick but Grimes saw it coming and moves away.
Dog Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dog Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dog Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dog Iii throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Grimes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grimes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Dog Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dog Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Dog Iii tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
That's time! Dog Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dog Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.
A big left from Dog Iii misses.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
Dog Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimes swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Grimes.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Dog Iii moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Good leg kick by Dog Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog Iii staying out of range there.
It looked like Dog Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grimes.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
An inside leg kick lands from Dog Iii.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Dog Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mad Dog Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dog Iii throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes misses with a hook
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimes on the side of the head.
Dog Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grimes slips a straight right by Dog Iii.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grimes will feel that in the morning.
Dog Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog Iii.
Grimes swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dog Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog Iii finish him?
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dog Iii to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Dog Iii throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
Dog Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grimes seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimes throws a body punch but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimes.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog Iii manages to avoid it.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Grimes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog Iii thumps Grimes with a low kick.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Grimes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimes misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grimes throws out a counter right but Dog Iii avoids it with no problem.
Dog Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dog Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dog Iii throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog Iii moves away.
Dog Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Grimes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dog Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Dog Iii's head but Dog Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Grimes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Grimes throws a body punch but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Grimes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dog Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Dog Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Dog Iii throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Grimes throws the left hand but Dog Iii avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog Iii catches Grimes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Dog Iii.
Grimes's corner calls for a 1-2. Grimes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimes's head backwards.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Dog Iii misses with a hook.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws a looping overhand right but Dog Iii ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
Grimes scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Dog Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Dog Iii throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.#T1#
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD#
Dog Iii drops Grimes with a beautiful combination! Grimes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dog Iii is looking for the KO!
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BOOM! Dog Iii lands a beautiful left hook that drops Grimes. Grimes tries to recover but Dog Iii is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Grimes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 86
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Spong misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Spong. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Grimes moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Grimes controls the action.
A short left from Grimes.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Nice uppercut there from Grimes.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Spong moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
A jab from Spong misses.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
A jab from Spong finds it's way through Grimes's defenses.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Spong.
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimes checks it well.
Grimes lands with a straight right. Spong didn't see that one coming.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Spong moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Jab by Grimes.
Spong misses with a double jab.
Spong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Grimes lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong lands a jab to the head.
Spong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spong connects with the punch.
Spong tries to clinch but Grimes is having none of it.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Spong lands.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Grimes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong misses with a double jab.
A jab from Grimes misses.
Grimes scores with the left hand. Spong knows he should have avoided that one.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Spong is rocked!#T3#
Grimes misses with an uppercut
and Spong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Spong.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grimes with a nice cross.
Oh Spong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Grimes lands a big right hand that sends Spong crashing to the mat! Grimes stays standing though and waves Spong back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spong seems to have got his legs back now.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Grimes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#KD2#
Grimes lands a big uppercut and Spong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Spong looks OK. Grimes waves Spong back to his feet!
Spong walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Grimes! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Grimes!
After the fight, Brian Grimes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Tyrone Spong spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will only make me train harder and come back stronger. I promise I'll be back better then ever!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 79
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Grimes misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Grimes digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grimes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson 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 manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grimes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grimes or not.
Grimes pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
#T1#
Grimes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
A short left from Grimes.
Grimes blocking some punches.
Grimes has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimes controls his hands.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Grimes's ribcage. Grimes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Grimes.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grimes's face.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Grimes avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Grimes.
Grimes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Grimes as the two fighters clinch.
Grimes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimes.
Jackson tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes.
Grimes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Grimes taking a breather.
Grimes lands an uppercut.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Grimes lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grimes.
Grimes scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Grimes.
Grimes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Grimes lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Grimes.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Grimes controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Grimes.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimes.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson tries to work over Grimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Grimes won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Grimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grimes lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Grimes stalling in the clinch.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalling in the clinch from Grimes.
Grimes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Grimes continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Grimes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grimes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jackson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jackson looks to clinch but Grimes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jackson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
In his post fight interview, Brian Grimes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 70
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.#ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!
Grimes measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kullervo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 64
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kalashnikov fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Kalashnikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grimes sprawls well initially but Kalashnikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kalashnikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimes defending well though.
Ground and pound from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Kalashnikov there. #T1#
Kalashnikov trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away.
Ground and pound from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grimes keeping hold of Kalashnikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Kalashnikov is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Kalashnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura here.
Kalashnikov with the ground and pound but Grimes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet.
Kalashnikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalashnikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grimes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
Kalashnikov 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.
Kalashnikov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kalashnikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kalashnikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grimes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Grimes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalashnikov.
#T4#
Kalashnikov controlling the pace.
Grimes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kalashnikov is just content to waste time from the top position. Grimes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Kalashnikov throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalashnikov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kalashnikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grimes defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kalashnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Kalashnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grimes leaves Kalashnikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grimes 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.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Kalashnikov has been cut.
Grimes throws a body punch but Kalashnikov moves out of range. #TD#
Kalashnikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
Kalashnikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position but Grimes is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov grinds an elbow into Grimes's temple.
Kalashnikov working away.#T1#
Kalashnikov trying to control the position but Grimes is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow.
Kalashnikov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grimes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kalashnikov lands a nice forearm strike.
Kalashnikov throws an elbow but Grimes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound.
Grimes regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kalashnikov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kalashnikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kalashnikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grimes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Kalashnikov has control of the leg.
Kalashnikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimes defending well though.
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov wants to pass to mount but Grimes is defending the position.
Kalashnikov passes to side control.
Kalashnikov lands an elbow.
Kalashnikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Kalashnikov misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Kalashnikov laying and praying for a moment but Grimes takes advantage and regains half guard.
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalashnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Kalashnikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalashnikov is controlling the pace.
Kalashnikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kalashnikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kalashnikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grimes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalashnikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kalashnikov works over Grimes with some ground and pound from guard.
Kalashnikov passes into half guard.
Kalashnikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalashnikov lands a nice short elbow.
Kalashnikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kalashnikov'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Kalashnikov with that takedown attempt.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Grimes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalashnikov doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Kalashnikov gets the takedown into side control.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound but Grimes is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Kalashnikov crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound but Grimes is defending the strikes.
Kalashnikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Kalashnikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Grimes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalashnikov.
Grimes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalashnikov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grimes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kalashnikov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kalashnikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kalashnikov controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grimes is trying to control Kalashnikov's posture but Kalashnikov avoids it.
The ground and pound from Kalashnikov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kalashnikov tries to advance to mount but Grimes denies him.
Kalashnikov cracks Grimes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kalashnikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Kalashnikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grimes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kalashnikov but great work by Grimes.
Kalashnikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Grimes trying to control the position but Kalashnikov is working away.
Mikhail Kalashnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Grimes postures up.
Kalashnikov tries to bench press Grimes off him but Grimes keeps the position.
Kalashnikov is trying to control Grimes's posture but Grimes avoids it.
Grimes trying to control the position but Kalashnikov is working away.
Brian Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalashnikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalashnikov is trying to control Grimes's posture but Grimes avoids it.
Kalashnikov is looking for a sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kalashnikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grimes off and has taken his back!
Kalashnikov is not going to allow Grimes to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalashnikov misses with a punch to the head.
Kalashnikov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalashnikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Kalashnikov!
Mikhail Kalashnikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 57
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pedrosian closes the distance and pushes Grimes back into the cage.
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedrosian.
Grimes tries a body shot but Pedrosian blocks it.
#BC2#
Pedrosian breaks the clinch.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but Grimes is having none of it.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pedrosian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pedrosian moves in looking to clinch but Grimes pushes him off.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but Grimes moves out of range.
Pedrosian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grimes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grimes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pedrosian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
Pedrosian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pedrosian tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedrosian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Pedrosian closes the distance and pushes Grimes back into the cage.
Pedrosian lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedrosian throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
Pedrosian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Pedrosian stalling in the clinch.
Pedrosian landing knees to the body.
Pedrosian looking to slow down the pace here.
Pedrosian missing with knees to the body.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes stalling in the clinch but Pedrosian improves position.
Grimes has Pedrosian pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pedrosian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedrosian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pedrosian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pedrosian crunches a lovely knee into Grimes's ribcage.
Grimes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pedrosian or not.
Pedrosian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
Pedrosian has Grimes pushed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Pedrosian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pedrosian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pedrosian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedrosian throws a right and a left that Grimes avoids nicely.
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedrosian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Grimes gets tackled into the cage by Pedrosian. Pedrosian maintains the clinch.
Pedrosian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pedrosian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pedrosian lands a shoulder strike.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grimes avoiding damage.
Pedrosian lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Pedrosian controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimes.#BC2#
Pedrosian breaks from the clinch.
Pedrosian fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Grimes gets tackled into the cage by Pedrosian. Pedrosian maintains the clinch.
Pedrosian looking to throw knees to the head but Grimes is blocking nicely.
Pedrosian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pedrosian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Pedrosian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Pedrosian clinches.
Grimes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pedrosian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedrosian working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimes.
Pedrosian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedrosian working aggressively here.
Pedrosian crunches a lovely knee into Grimes's ribcage.#T4#
Pedrosian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pedrosian misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pedrosian missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grimes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimes taking a breather.
Pedrosian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedrosian's elbow.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
Grimes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimes cracks Pedrosian with a nice body shot.
Pedrosian looking to throw knees to the head but Grimes is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Pedrosian.
Grimes lands a body punch.
Grimes tries to stall but Pedrosian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pedrosian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pedrosian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimes cracks Pedrosian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pedrosian is looking to clinch but Grimes is avoiding it.
Grimes swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedrosian.#CL2#
Pedrosian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grimes is stalling here.
#BC2#
Pedrosian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pedrosian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimes catches Pedrosian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Pedrosian instigates a clinch.
Pedrosian misses with some punches.
Grimes letting Pedrosian take a breather here.
Grimes slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Pedrosian avoiding damage.
Pedrosian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Pedrosian misses with the head strike.
Pedrosian wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pedrosian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pedrosian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pedrosian prevents a body shot from Grimes.
Pedrosian throws a head punch that misses.
Grimes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pedrosian.
A short uppercut from Grimes.
Pedrosian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedrosian tries to stall but Grimes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pedrosian trying to stall but Grimes improves his position.
Pedrosian working aggressively here.
Pedrosian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pedrosian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grimes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pedrosian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pedrosian backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes lands with a right to the head.
Pedrosian tries to stall but Grimes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tim Pedrosian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Pedrosian throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
Pedrosian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pedrosian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes lands a shoulder strike.
Grimes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pedrosian is keeping busy.
Grimes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedrosian backwards. #T3#
Grimes misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but Grimes blocks with his arms.
Pedrosian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimes is keeping busy.
Grimes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pedrosian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pedrosian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grimes blocks it with crossed arms.
Pedrosian is breathing heavily.
Grimes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grimes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grimes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4#
Grimes blocks an uppercut.
Grimes stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimes.
Pedrosian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grimes managing to block the knees to the body from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian looking to stall.
Grimes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedrosian backwards.
Grimes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pedrosian is keeping busy.
Pedrosian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedrosian.
Grimes lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
Pedrosian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grimes swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedrosian.#CL2#
Pedrosian has managed to clinch.
Grimes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedrosian working aggressively here.
Pedrosian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pedrosian stalling in the clinch but Grimes improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pedrosian seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedrosian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedrosian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grimes's face.
Grimes gets through Pedrosian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimes.
Pedrosian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pedrosian wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Grimes is working Pedrosian over against the cage.#T1#
Pedrosian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grimes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pedrosian up against the cage.
Pedrosian misses with the head strike.
Pedrosian stalling in the clinch but Grimes improves position.
Pedrosian stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Pedrosian manages to break the clinch.
Grimes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimes dips to his left and cracks Pedrosian with an uppercut!
Pedrosian moves in looking to clinch but Grimes pushes him off.
Pedrosian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Grimes coming out on top.
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Pedrosian is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pedrosian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pedrosian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pedrosian is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Tim Pedrosian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pedrosian walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Grimes! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 68
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Volkov misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Grimes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Volkov has been cut.
Grimes needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grimes lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkov slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grimes with a hook.
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!
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Grimes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Grimes scores with a shot to the body.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice shot by Grimes.
Grimes lands a nice shot that snaps Volkov's head back.
Grimes connects with the punch.#ROC#
Volkov is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Volkov's cut even more.
Grimes throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Grimes's leg but Grimes calmly moves out of range.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Grimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov jabs at Grimes's body.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Grimes lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grimes's waist but Grimes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Grimes.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grimes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov lands a jab to Grimes's midsection.
Grimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grimes misses with a looping left.#T3#
Grimes lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Grimes misses.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Volkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes's head.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimes defends it well.
Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grimes rather than just go for the knockout.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Volkov with the counter takedown but Grimes avoids it easily.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Volkov misses. #T4#
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Grimes tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
The cut above Alexander Volkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grimes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Grimes misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Volkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grimes is trying to control but can't.
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volkov is pressing down on Grimes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grimes is holding on for now.
Grimes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grimes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grimes tries to get out of the position.
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
My spies in Mist Of Pandaria inform me that Volkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Volkov fails to advance to Grimes's back. #T1#
Grimes is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Volkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Grimes frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Volkov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Grimes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Volkov seems to be working for a kimura but Grimes defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Volkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Volkov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Grimes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Grimes has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Volkov tries to buck Grimes off but Grimes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Grimes decides to stand back up. Grimes steps back and let's Volkov get back to his feet.
A big right from Grimes misses. #T3#
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Brian Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Grimes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimes defends it well.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Grimes walks into a jab.
Volkov slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Grimes lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov scores with a hook.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
#T4#
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Grimes throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Volkov throws a low kick but Grimes moves out of range easily.
Volkov moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Volkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimes defends it well.
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov slips a jab from Grimes.
Volkov connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Grimes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Grimes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimes to score with a decent uppercut.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Grimes coming out on top.#CUT#
Alexander Volkov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkov.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.#KD#
Grimes drops Volkov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Volkov looks back up at him and smiles so Grimes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes misses with a straight right.
Volkov with the counter takedown but Grimes avoids it easily.#T1#
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Volkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brian Grimes!
A very excited looking Brian Grimes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 62
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Grimes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilsen.
Grimes takes a swing at Nilsen's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grimes fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
Nilsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grimes lands with a good body shot.
Nilsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nilsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Nilsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilsen blocks a jab.
Nilsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Nilsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grimes to the ground. Nilsen is now in Grimes's guard.
Nilsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nilsen postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Nilsen 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.
Grimes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nilsen on the ground.
Nilsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimes is keeping the position for now.
Nilsen looking to sit in guard and control but Grimes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nilsen is trying to control the position but Grimes postures up.
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a triangle here but Grimes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Nilsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nilsen is looking to reverse the position.
Nilsen struggling a bit here.
Nilsen is looking for a sweep.
Grimes trying to control the position but Nilsen is working away.
You can see the frustration on Nilsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nilsen is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Nilsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nilsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nilsen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grimes is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grimes wants to control but Nilsen is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grimes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nilsen staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Grimes moves out of range as Nilsen strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
A cross from Grimes lands.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
A shot to the liver by Grimes. Beautiful body shot.
Grimes drops his hands momentarily and Nilsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nilsen walks into a stiff left hand from Grimes.
Grimes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nilsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grimes back to the cage. Nilsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes leaves Nilsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grimes lands a body shot.
Nilsen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Grimes with a jab.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilsen connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Grimes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nilsen moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Nilsen lunges at Grimes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grimes's hand.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Nilsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimes cracks Nilsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nilsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nilsen has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nilsen tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Nilsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nilsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen lands a really nice looking cross but Grimes seems unphased.
Nilsen digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Nilsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grimes. Grimes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!
Nilsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
The fighters circling - Nilsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Dennis Nilsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimes throws the left hand but Nilsen avoids the punch easily.
Nilsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nilsen connects with a jab.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Nilsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nilsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Nilsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD2#
Nilsen drives through with a takedown into Grimes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nilsen advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Nilsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
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!
Nilsen controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Nilsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nilsen just content to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Nilsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nilsen trying to control the position but Grimes is working away.
Dennis Nilsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nilsen is staying tight to Grimes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grimes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grimes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grimes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grimes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nilsen trying to control the position but Grimes is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Nilsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsen'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nilsen works over Grimes's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Nilsen looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Nilsen does no damage.
Grimes works the jab nicely.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Nilsen misses its intended target.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Nilsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Grimes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen sizes up Grimes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nilsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Nilsen misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Grimes misses its target.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilsen misses with a two punch combination.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes lands with a shot to the body.
Nilsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Nilsen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grimes trying to control from the bottom.
Grimes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grimes tries to get out of the position.
Grimes is staying active underneath Nilsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimes defends it well. #SUB2#
Nilsen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Grimes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nilsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dennis Nilsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Dennis Nilsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RCG PPV 2: Pyy vs Solo
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tudekiks slips a jab from Grimes.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tudekiks counter with a right hand.
Tudekiks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tudekiks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grimes throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Tudekiks counters by moving into the clinch.
Tudekiks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Tudekiks breaks from the clinch.
Tudekiks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grimes throws a sloppy body shot
and Tudekiks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tudekiks moves away from the strike by Grimes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Tudekiks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tudekiks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice jab there from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grimes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes throws a jab when Tudekiks was well out of range.
Tudekiks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tudekiks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tudekiks tries to counter with a takedown but Grimes is quick to defend against it.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and Tudekiks counters with a three punch combo that has Grimes backing up. Grimes nods at Tudekiks to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Tudekiks staying out of range there.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and Tudekiks counters with a low kick, right behind Grimes 's knee.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grimes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grimes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but Tudekiks slips the punch.
Tudekiks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grimes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tudekiks counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimes is looking to clinch.
Grimes avoids the head kick by Tudekiks.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Grimes misses with a hook to the body
and Tudekiks counters with a three punch combo that has Grimes backing up. Grimes nods at Tudekiks to acknowledge the strikes.
Tudekiks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A right-left combo lands from Tudekiks.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tudekiks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Tudekiks's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Tudekiks misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Tudekiks clinches.
Grimes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tudekiks backwards.
Tudekiks throws a head punch that misses.
Tudekiks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grimes gets through Tudekiks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tudekiks backwards.
A short left from Grimes.
Grimes misses with some punches.
#T3#
Tudekiks tries to circle away but Grimes has him pinned against the cage.
Grimes lands a body shot.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Tudekiks is rocked!
Grimes lands a body shot.
Oh Tudekiks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tudekiks is breathing heavily.
Grimes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tudekiks backwards.
Grimes pushes Tudekiks against the cage. Grimes is working some dirty boxing. Grimes pushes off with a quick right hook! Tudekiks goes down! Tudekiks tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Grimes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
A very excited looking Brian Grimes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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