PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Jacobs 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!

Grimm
vs
Jacobs

190 cm
30
255 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
265 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riley Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grimm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BOOM! Grimm connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jacobs tries to hold on but Grimm pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm throws some wild stikes that Jacobs manages to avoid easily.
Grimm thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Grimm throws some wild stikes that Jacobs manages to avoid easily.
Grimm lands a big shot there that rocks Jacobs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jacobs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jacobs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grimm tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Grimm throws a wild left hand from mount and Jacobs manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grimm.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Grimm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimm throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jacobs to regain full guard.
Grimm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grimm throws a strike but Jacobs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grimm is trying to control the position but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grimm is pulling down on Jacobs's head to control his posture.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Jacobs lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs postures up in Grimm's guard and throws a big left but Grimm blocks it.
Grimm pulls Jacobs in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grimm wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Jacobs chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grimm is on top in guard.
Grimm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grimm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grimm throws a strike but Jacobs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grimm controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs preventing the sweep.
Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobs cracks Grimm with a solid left hand.
Grimm 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.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
Jacobs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grimm wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs working over Grimm with some ground and pound. Grimm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacobs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grimm trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Grimm's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
Grimm pulls Jacobs in close to prevent any damage.
Grimm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs connects with a couple of short punches.
Grimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
Grimm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Grimm is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Grimm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Grimm misses with a takedown attempt
and Jacobs counters with a left to the body.
Horrible takedown by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimm which made him look bad.

Jacobs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grimm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grimm tries to get to full guard but Jacobs has control of the leg.
Grimm keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grimm has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grimm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grimm.
Grimm tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
Jacobs is still trying to improve position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grimm shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacobs tries to sprawl out of it but Grimm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jacobs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobs has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Grimm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grimm throws a strike aimed at the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs avoids it well.
Grimm postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grimm misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grimm is trying to ground and pound but Jacobs uses the momentary lack of control by Grimm to regain half guard.
Grimm throws a strike but Jacobs avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Grimm throws a strike but Jacobs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grimm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs is pushing down on Grimm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimm is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacobs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jacobs is keen to just control but Grimm is a slippery customer.
Grimm is looking to improve his position.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Grimm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimm trying to control but Jacobs postures up.
Grimm is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jacobs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grimm pulls Jacobs in to control the position.
Grimm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riley Grimm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
Grimm seems keen to control Jacobs's posture.
Jacobs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grimm is trying to control the position but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs preventing the sweep.
Jacobs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
Jacobs is in close to Grimm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but Grimm blocks nicely.
Jacobs throws a big right hand that misses.
Grimm keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Jacobs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimm is retaining full guard.
Grimm controlling Jacobs's posture.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimm 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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Glen Jacobs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimm defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Grimm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grimm is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grimm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Grimm gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grimm throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jacobs to regain full guard.
Grimm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs pulls Grimm in close to his closed guard and prevents Grimm from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grimm throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.
Grimm throws a big right hand that misses.
Grimm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs can't keep his opponent in guard - Grimm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grimm throwing shots but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Grimm throwing shots but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grimm.
Grimm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grimm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacobs's head.
Grimm wants to free his trapped foot but Jacobs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grimm throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jacobs to regain full guard.
Jacobs has his hands on Grimm's head, controlling the position.
Jacobs controls Grimm momentarily but Grimm frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm lands a couple of elbows.
Grimm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Jacobs working for a triangle but Grimm defends it easily.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimm is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimm throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grimm is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grimm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacobs seems keen to control Grimm's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grimm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grimm postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimm is one step ahead there.
Grimm throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Grimm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grimm 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Riley Grimm!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Riley Grimm!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Riley Grimm!

Riley Grimm wins by unanimous decision!
Riley Grimm managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blood Bank ($10), into his post fight interview.