PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brunch George (ranked 7488 p4p, 25161 weight class) and Frank Grant (ranked 211 p4p, 108 weight class). Grant has chosen Kamate Kamate as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

George
vs
Grant

200 cm
25
265
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
255
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brunch George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Grant!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grant moves into the clinch.

Grant breaks the clinch.
George throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
George looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grant with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily.

Grant has George up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant goes for a takedown in the clinch but George prevents it.
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from George.

George escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

George tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.

George ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. George no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as George works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grant throwing strikes but missing.
George has Grant pulled in close to control his posture.
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
George utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
George managing to control the position.
George keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown but George manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two 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.
George tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as George shoots in.
Grant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
George looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brunch George. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grant clinches with his opponent.
Grant wants a takedown but no success here.
George trying to land knees to the body.

George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant slaps away a takedown attempt from George, before circling back to the center of the mat.

George closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Grant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Grant creates some space and throws a big elbow, but George sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grant lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George taking a bit of punishment here - Grant scoring with strikes.

Grant decides to stand back up. Grant steps back and let's George get back to his feet.
George shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
George shoots in but no luck this time.
George is breathing heavily.
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Grant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
George stops a takedown attempt from Grant.

George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
George tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
George tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as George is landing a low percentage of strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George throws a head kick that misses.

George tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.
George is looking for a takedown.
Grant can't get the takedown.

Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Grant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grant tries to pull guard but George won't allow it.

Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brunch George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Grant. No joy for George on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
George misses with a low kick.
Grant throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Grant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Grant clinches with his opponent.

George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George throws a nice inside leg kick.
George shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
George displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grant.
Grant takes a head kick and keeps coming.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is trying to stall.
George tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grant avoids it.
Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
George darts in looking for a takedown but Grant gets double underhooks and turns George into the cage.
And Grant tries to counter it with a takedown but George pushes his down on his head and steps out.
George tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brunch George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant blocks a head kick by George.
George doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
George misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George has a takedown stuffed.
Grant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
George throws a low kick but Grant avoids it.
George tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grant defends well and George ends up having to push Grant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Grant clinches with his opponent.
Grant looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant is trying to drag George to the mat but George just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frank Grant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

George successfully pulls guard.
Grant cracks George with a solid left hand.
Grant stays in close to George's body and controls the position.
George keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
George is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grant is controlling him.
Grant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant won't allow George to sweep him here.
Grant wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
George is trying to hold Grant in close to prevent damage but Grant has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George wants to get back to full guard.
Grant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frank Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant 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.
George won't allow Grant to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Grant.
George wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
George is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grant trying to control from half guard but George is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Grant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and George defends it well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
George is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

George misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grant wants it to stay on the feet.
George closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.

George fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.
George has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grant after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brunch George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant wants a takedown but no success here.
Grant taking a breather.

Grant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
George looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of George's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.
George pulls Grant in close to prevent any damage.
Grant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
George keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
George throws a low kick but Grant moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
George lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
It looked like George was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

George rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from George.

George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Grant moves into the clinch successfully.

Grant pulls George into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grant kicks George off and gets to his feet.

Grant darts in and clinches George up against the cage.
Grant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as George walks away with a smile on his face. Grant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
George fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George fails with a takedown attempt.
Grant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
George shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
George fails with the takedown.
Grant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Grant with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily.

Grant closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage.
Grant looking for a takedown.
George is trying to pull guard but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Grant has George pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. George manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grant stalls.

Grant jumps guard and drags George to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grant wants to stand up but George is controlling him.
George missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Grant!
An out of breath Frank Grant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.