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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Grimes's choice of entrance music: Alicia Keys & Jack White- Another Way to Die. Morgan Grimes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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172 cm
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163 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Price! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morgan Grimes! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grimes tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Grimes fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Price misses with a two punch combination.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes fails with a takedown attempt. Jesus Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Grimes. Price misses with a double jab
and Grimes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Price's guard now. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Grimes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Price dives on top into guard. Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard. Grimes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Price manages to get himself to full guard.
Price keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Price wants to stand but Grimes is controlling the position. Grimes tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard. Grimes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Price manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grimes has Price in his guard. Price won't allow Grimes to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Price gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Price lands a lovely overhand right. Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Grimes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Price as he avoids it easily. Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Grimes looks for a takedown but Price sprawls well. Price throws a combination that misses and Grimes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grimes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Price manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grimes has Price in his guard. Price decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grimes, up you get! Price stuffs the takedown. Grimes fails with the takedown and Price counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grimes with a poor takedown and Price counters with a left and a right that stings Grimes. Grimes looks gassed! Price throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Price lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grimes is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grimes is still on wobbly legs! Can Price finish him? Price throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease. Oooooh!!! Price has knocked Grimes down with a huge combo! Price steps away and waves a wobbly Grimes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Grimes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Price lands a right hand from hell, dropping Grimes. Price pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Price! Jesus Price managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Bills clothing, into his post fight interview.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
59% |
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