 |
PFC Fight Night PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed Jr (ranked 3677 p4p, 4270 weight class) and Tex Harris (ranked 402 p4p, 432 weight class). Tex Harris told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
20
223
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
20
225
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tex Harris!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris is looking to clinch but Creed Jr is avoiding it.
Creed Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harris darts in trying to clinch
and Creed Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Creed Jr drops Harris with a beautiful combination! Harris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Creed Jr is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Tex Harris has been cut.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creed Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris darts in trying to clinch
and Creed Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harris! Creed Jr lets Harris back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Harris is rocked!
Harris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Creed Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Apollo Creed Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Harris.
Creed Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Creed Jr lands a left and a right that send Harris crashing to the mat, dazed. Creed Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Creed Jr finish him?
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creed Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris looks winded!
Creed Jr wobbles Harris with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Creed Jr dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Harris to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Apollo Creed Jr!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Grimes (ranked 1139 p4p, 4062 weight class) and Cancho Lopez (ranked 161 p4p, 423 weight class). Gunnar Grimes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
21
155
12 - 0 - 0 |
|
189 cm
25
160
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes musicals |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunnar Grimes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cancho Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes moves into the clinch.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Lopez won't allow it.
Lopez pulls guard effortlessly.
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grimes is controlling him.
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimes is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez working for a triangle but Grimes defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes 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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grimes is pushing down on Lopez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Grimes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grimes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopez trying to hold on to Grimes 's head to control him but Grimes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Grimes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grimes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grimes .
Grimes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grimes is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grimes to get the leverage.
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grimes stops Lopez from standing up.
Lopez 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.
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Lopez's guard.
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Lopez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grimes looking to pass the guard.
Grimes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lopez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lopez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lopez!
Grimes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Grimes is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Grimes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grimes clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
Grimes decides to pull guard.
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimes working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grimes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grimes has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez controlling from the top position.
Grimes has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Grimes looking for subs off his back but Lopez has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Grimes tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Grimes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brotherhood MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Grimes looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lopez passes into side control!
Grimes is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Lopez controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Grimes is looking to reverse the position.
Grimes is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Grimes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Grimes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Lopez's guard.
Grimes won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Grimes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lopez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grimes has Lopez in his guard.
Grimes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lopez doesn't defend quickly enough and Grimes has managed to lock this one up! Can Lopez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grimes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gunnar Grimes !
Gunnar Grimes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
