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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Grimace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Burn It To The Ground . Lloyd Grimace has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Corwin Anstey's chin.
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209 lbs
31 - 10 - 0 |
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183 cm
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250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lloyd Grimace!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey tries to clinch but Grimace is having none of it.
Grimace wants to clinch.
Anstey instigates a clinch.
Anstey misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grimace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anstey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anstey scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lloyd Grimace has been cut.
Grimace jumps guard but Anstey stands there with Grimace around his waist. Grimace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lloyd Grimace.
Anstey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grimace regains guard.
Anstey stands and steps away. Grimace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grimace throws the kick towards the body but Anstey avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anstey as he avoids it easily.
Anstey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grimace closes the distance but Anstey moves to the side
and Anstey counters by clinching up.
A knee to the head by Anstey.
Anstey tries a knee to the head but Grimace blocks it.
Anstey misses with a knee strike.
Anstey has Grimace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grimace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anstey avoiding damage.
Anstey tries a knee to the head but Grimace blocks it.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Anstey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anstey seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tightens his grip and picks Grimace up, before dumping him to the ground. Grimace manages to land in guard.
Grimace wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimace throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Grimace tries to clinch up
and Anstey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anstey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grimace tries to pull guard but Anstey won't allow it.
Grimace prevents the takedown attempt.
Grimace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anstey avoids it.
Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grimace pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimace drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimace tries to stall but Anstey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grimace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anstey prevents it.
Anstey misses with a knee to the head.
Grimace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anstey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anstey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Anstey for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Anstey tries to land a knee to the head but Grimace blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anstey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grimace wants to get back to striking at distance but Anstey won't allow it.
Anstey has Grimace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grimace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anstey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grimace regains guard.
Grimace wants to hit a switch here but Anstey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grimace there!
Grimace is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anstey stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Grimace throws a sloppy head kick
and Anstey counters with a three punch combo that has Grimace backing up. Grimace nods at Anstey to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lloyd Grimace's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grimace.
Anstey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grimace.
Grimace moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Anstey rushes Grimace and presses him up against the cage.
Anstey 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.
Anstey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anstey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Grimace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimace gets slowly back to his feet.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lloyd Grimace.
Anstey takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimace tries for a takedown. No joy.
A knee to the head by Anstey.
Anstey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grimace blocks it with crossed arms.
Anstey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anstey stands up and waves to Grimace to follow him.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimace shoots in but Anstey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grimace has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but Grimace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grimace tries to pull guard but Anstey won't allow it.
Grimace has Anstey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anstey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimace is trying to push Anstey away but Anstey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grimace taking a breather.
Anstey connects with a knee to the head.
Anstey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grimace blocks it with crossed arms.
Grimace is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimace is trying to push Anstey away but Anstey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimace fails to pull guard.
Grimace prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anstey slows down the pace here.
Grimace jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anstey walks away with a smile on his face. Grimace gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grimace fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey leaves Grimace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimace misses with a takedown attempt
and Anstey counters with a series of strikes. Grimace will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grimace tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anstey moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Anstey.
Anstey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anstey avoiding damage.
Grimace pressing his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lloyd Grimace's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Anstey dodges the punch combination from Grimace.
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anstey goes for a takedown attempt but Grimace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lloyd Grimace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anstey pinned against the cage. Anstey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grimace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimace tries to clinch but Anstey is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Anstey as Grimace shoots in.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lloyd Grimace.
Nice takedown defense from Anstey. No joy for Grimace on that attempt.
Anstey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anstey stalling.
Grimace can't get the takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anstey has Grimace pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anstey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grimace tumbling to the mat - Anstey dives into Grimace's guard.
Grimace is working an open guard so Anstey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimace fails to land the takedown.
Anstey drives through and clinches with Grimace against the cage.
Grimace trying to control the position but instead, Anstey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grimace into the cage.
Anstey throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey has picked Grimace up - he's going for a ride! Anstey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Anstey stands up and beckons Grimace to join him on the feet.
Anstey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grimace eats them both and turns towards Anstey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grimace is looking to clinch but Anstey is avoiding it.
Grimace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grimace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anstey pinned against the cage. Anstey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Grimace.
Grimace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Grimace misses with a takedown attempt - Anstey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grimace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
A combination from Anstey does no damage.
Lloyd Grimace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Grimace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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